KYC is the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria. Guided by our Executive of 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and our state-wide network, KYC values the diversity and strength of young people as decision-makers. We advocate to government and community to advance the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

By hosting events like the annual Koorie Youth Summit, we bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people together to amplify our voices for social change.

KYC’s work is dynamic and broad. Our core purpose is to bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people together to create a culturally safe space to amplify our voices for positive change. Below are some of the projects we do:

• Ngaga-dji (Hear Me) – Young voices creating change for justice
• Marram Nganyin – We are strong, youth mentoring program
• Past projects

Check out our range of COVID-19 Resources, including

• Young Mob Yarns: Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine  A deadly yarn about the COVID-19 vaccine with medical professionals Dr Ngaree Blow, Yorta Yorta, Noonuccal and Goreng-Goreng woman, and Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) Nurse Kalina Brown, Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta woman. Hosted by Leyla Quartermaine, Ballardong-Noongar woman and KYC’s Marram Nganyin Project Officer.
• It is a stressful time. You might be feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Keep strong and healthy during these challenging times with our Ways to keep ourselves connected and grounded

For workers, organisations and government:

Wayipunga (supporting young people) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander youth participation framework provides strategies to support young people’s participation in decision-making processes.  The framework is made up of three interrelated sections: Values, Knowledge and Actions.

Wayipunga calls on everyone who works with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people to join us in sharing their voices & practising the principles of meaningful engagement to ensure they are empowered to participate in matters that are important to them.  Wayipunga recognises Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander ways of doing business.  Youth participation was a fundamental principle of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community operations and how we kept our children, young people & families strong for 80,000 years.