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ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 SUMMIT KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SUE-ANNE HUNTER!

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Summit Keynote Speaker, Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman and National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, Sue-Anne Hunter.  Sue-Anne Hunter is the inaugural National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, and a Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman. She is […]

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KYC Welcomes the Passing of the Stability Bill for the Future of Young Mob in Victoria 

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is pleased that the Victorian Parliament passed the Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Bill 2025. This means that families and caseworkers will now have flexible timelines and support to help families reunite, rather than facing strict deadlines that often lead to permanent separation. Until now, the child protection system

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Announcing our 2026 Koorie Youth Summit Logo Artist, Milla Morgan!

We are excited to announce our 2026 Koorie Youth Summit artist, Milla Morgan!  Selected by our Working Group members, Milla will be working alongside our members to create this years’ Summit logo.  Milla is a proud Italian, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta artist who is committed to reframing how First Nations creators are perceived. She aims

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Farewell as Meena Singh steps down from her role as Commissioner

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) extends our heartfelt thanks to Meena Singh, Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, following her announcement that she resigned from her role on 19 December.  Meena has served at the Commission for Children and Young People since April 2022, and from March last year also undertook the role

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Koorie Youth Council Statement on Treaty

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is pleased that Treaty has passed both legislative chambers. KYC believes in the future of Treaty for Victorian communities, children, and young people.   KYC wishes to acknowledge we have not previously formally released a statement on Treaty, and we recognise our responsibility to the young people we represent to stand up, show up, and speak up.    As young mob, we know this

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Reopening Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre is Another Broken Promise to Victorian Aboriginal Young People and Communities 

On Tuesday 28th October, the Victorian Government announced it will reopen the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in April 2026. The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) once again strongly condemns this punitive approach; regressive decision-making only risks further entrenchment of young people within the justice system. The Victorian Aboriginal Community have tirelessly advocated to halt Victoria’s reformed

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YSAS & KYC Partnership

In 2025, Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is partnering with the Koorie Youth Council to help us improve engagement with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “It’s been a really genuine partnership right from the very beginning,” says Deputy CEO Leyla Quartermaine. “There’s been a genuine commitment from YSAS to acknowledge our expertise.”

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Stop Tranche Two: Another unmitigated disaster waiting to happen 

VALS, the Aboriginal Justice Caucus (AJC), the Koorie Youth Council (KYC), the Federation of Community Legal Centres (FCLC) and the Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) are urging the Victorian Government to not proceed with tranche two of the proposed bail amendments being introduced in the final sitting week of July, as announced by Premier Allan

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