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Kate is passionate about contributing to public debate on a wide range of important issues. Here are some of the issues she has touched on in the past.
- Should successful athletes have to pay back the AIS 10 Jun 2009
- Let's give youth voice now for a better future 12 Oct 2008
- Organ donation it's the greatest gift of all 21 Sep 2008
- Is safe sex message falling on deaf ears 31 Aug 2008
- Grassroots funding is key to Olympic glorys 10 Aug 2008
- Easy to overlook big issue of homelessness 20 Jul 2008
- Trailblazer Natasha leaves lasting legacy 29 Jun 2008
- Heavy hitters boost our World Cup hopes 01 Jun 2008
- Youth Forum Discussion Paper 17 May 2008
- We can't take sport for granted 11 May 2008
- Women truly can do anything be anything 20 Apr 2008
- Let the Games begin with all our athletes 30 Mar 2008
- Proud past but future a challenge for women 09 Mar 2008
- Young people will be heard at highest level 17 Feb 2008
- Our nation has changed dramatically in three weeks 16 Dec 2007
- Mobile Phone Towers 23 Sep 2007
- Bradken Foundry 01 Jul 2007
- Full Fees 03 Jun 2007
- Eating Disorders 17 Dec 2006
- Iraq 27 Jul 2006
- Electoral Laws 26 Jun 2006
- Dental 08 Jan 2006
- Make Poverty History 18 Sep 2005
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2010 | 2009 | 200830 Jun 2009 - Australian Youth get a Voice Around the Country
In partnership with the Salvation Army, the Australian Government is reaching out to young Australians, including many facing disadvantage and other significant challenges.
The Australian Government is committed to being a Government for all Australians - and that includes young Australians and people facing serious challenges in their life.
The 'youTHINK: Your Say' event brought together around 1000 young Australians, contributing to four themes: youth homelessness, the impact of the global recession on young people, the Compact with Young Australians and access to government services.
Utilising the national network of the Salvation Army, the event was held in more than 40 locations across Australia, with the main event taking place in Melbourne Town Hall.
The event encourages young people to speak out on important issues and engage in conversations about practical solutions. This event is the newest initiative of the Government's Australian Youth Forum (AYF), established to provide genuine engagement and outcomes for young Australians.
"The experiences and opinions of young people will help shape Government policy and we want to engage with as many young Australians as possible, right across the country," Ms Ellis said.
"In these difficult economic times, we know that young people can often be the hardest hit and we want to ensure that we are in touch with the challenges facing young Australians right around the country," she added.
The event was organised in partnership with The Salvation Army, which worked with other community organisations to reach as many young people as possible, from a range of backgrounds and locations.
The Salvation Army is recognised for its important work around the country to support disadvantaged Australians and this event provides a real avenue for young adults to have access to decision makers and have their say.
"We in The Salvation Army continue to hear from young Australians, particularly those who face great challenges, as we engage with them on a daily basis," said Major Brad Halse, Communications Director.
"Their opinions are important and need to be heard by our policy makers, and for this reason we think these forums have the potential to provide really important information."
For more information visit: www.youth.gov.au/ayf/home.htm.