Our Voice, Our Way: Youth Voice Report, Phase 1 (2025-2026)

About this document

The Youth Voice Engagement Plan has been developed to work closely with young First Peoples to design a youth advisory model to Gellung Warl. As part of the Listening Phase (Phase 1), we aim to build relationships and capture insights from young people about their values, aspirations and ideas for how a youth advisory body to Gellung Warl could work. 

 Between September and November 2025, we ran a Youth Voice Survey to hear from young First Peoples on their experiences with youth leadership and engagement. The survey was open for two months and we received 58 responses from young First Peoples residing in Victoria or Traditional Owners of Country in Victoria. This report highlights key insights from the survey data. 

Across December 2025 and February 2026, we delivered a series of online mini workshops to deepen engagement with young First Peoples and create space for honest conversations about Treaty and youth participation. These workshops were designed in two age-specific streams, one for 12-17 year olds and the other for 18-28 year olds, to ensure age-appropriate discussions and accessibility. The sessions provided opportunities for young people to receive updates on Treaty, reflect on the information presented and engage directly with our Youth Voice Conveners.