My name is Kalijah Lovett, I am a proud Gunditjmara man, and I was raised up on Boandik country of South Australia where I lived for 16 years as ward of the state for 14 of those years, before coming back to country. I spent my whole life in the system until 2022, which has, […]
Introducing our recently appointed Program Facilitator, Kalijah Lovett! Read More »
The Koorie Youth Summit is back! For the first time, Victoria’s largest gathering of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will take place on Yorta Yorta Country in Shepparton. Scheduled for May 19-21, 2025, this transformative event will bring together young people aged 18-28 from across the state to connect, learn, and be inspired.
This year, we’re proud to launch the Regional Summit Artist series, uplifting regional artists and young people. At KYC, we know the importance of connecting with and honouring local communities when we visit, ensuring that respect, care, and understanding guide our time on Country. That’s why we’re passionate about commissioning artists from the lands where
ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 KOORIE YOUTH SUMMIT LOGO ARTIST: DYLAN J CHARLES! Read More »
I am pumped to join KYC as Policy and Advocacy Officer, where I will be focused on improving justice system outcomes for Aboriginal young people in Victoria. I was lucky enough to be born and raised in Wurundjeri Country here in Naarm. I’ve hung around the area to make sure I’m always close enough to
Introducing our recently appointed Policy & Advocacy Officer, Max Gust! Read More »
Alongside the groundswell of condemnation from the Victorian Aboriginal community, organisations, leaders, and experts in the field, the Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is deeply disappointed by the Victorian Government’s announcement that they will abandon their promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14. Read our Media Release below:
I’m a proud Yorta Yorta Man, born on Yorta Yorta country in the small town of Mooroopna; just a short drive from Shepparton. I’ve got ties to Bundjalung, Wiradjuri and Gunai/Kurnai mob through my nan and pop. Most of my extended family still reside in and around Mooroopna/Shepparton. My immediate family moved to beautiful WaddaWurrung
Introducing our recently appointed Community Engagement Officer, Jye Charles! Read More »
I’m Drew Paten, a proud Gunai/Kurnai man, raised on Boonwurrung country but forever rooted in the sways of gippsland hills and waterways, with ties through Papakura, Aotearoa. As I navigated life’s journey, I was fortunate to have remarkable mentors—Aunty Sharon Paten, Nada Aldobasic, and Benjamin Abbatangelo—guiding me, Instilling values of empowerment, joy, prosperity, and protection
Introducing our recently appointed Marram Nganyin Program Coordinator, Drew Paten! Read More »
Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is based on the lands of the Kulin Nation in Naarm (Melbourne). KYC gives our deepest respect to people of the Kulin Nation, in particular, to all Elders past and present for their knowledge, wisdom and legacies that continue to drive us as we walk a path toward positive social change.
We also acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and pay respect to the knowledge, cultures and continued history of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations. We respectfully acknowledge and thank the custodians and communities across Victoria who continue to support all KYC projects.
