- Author:
- Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
- Date:
- 11 Aug 2022
Thank you to the thousands of young people who contributed to developing this strategy, including the 2020–21 and 2022 Victorian Youth Congress.
Thank you for generously sharing your stories and providing us with your vision and ideas for Victoria.
You elevated your voices during the hardest years in our recent history, which took a significant toll on young people across Victoria. We are so grateful for your commitment to ensuring this strategy reflects your voices and makes a difference to the lives of millions of young people across our state.
A five-year strategy to redefine how we work
This strategy sets out a framework that will inform every step of our work over the next five years. We aim to make meaningful and sustained action over time. Shifting how we go about our work and delivering genuine change does not always happen quickly or easily. This strategy marks the start of a new chapter in how we work with young people and the youth and community sectors to improve young people’s outcomes.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waterways on which we live.
Language statement
Language is important and can change over time, and words can have different meanings for different people.
Victorian Government foreword
Young people bring strength, energy and optimism to Victoria. They are leaders in our schools, universities, TAFEs, workplaces and communities.
A message from the Victorian Government’s flagship youth advisory body – Victorian Youth Congress
This strategy has listened to and learnt from young people right across Victoria. It is written with every Victorian young person in mind.
Listening to Victoria’s young people
Thousands of young people and community members shared their experiences and ideas with us. These diverse voices and experiences have fed into this strategy.
Our priorities and commitments
This strategy recognises that all issues that matter to Victoria matter to young people.
Measuring and reporting on progress
An outcomes framework sets out the intended end result of this strategy.
Definitions
We define key terms below and acknowledge that people have different definitions. Language has changed and continues to evolve.
Bibliography
A complete list of the books and scholarly works referred to in Victoria’s youth strategy 2022–2027: Our promise, Your future
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