My name is Ruby I’m a proud Lama Lama woman from Coen, QLD (up in the Cape York Peninsula) but grew up in foster-care here in Melbourne from a very young age. I’m an artist, online known as @lifeofrubii (now changed to @rubiiredart) and I occasionally stream myself playing video games over on the streaming […]
Introducing Our Recently Appointed Content Creator, Ruby Herrmann! Read More »
The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is pleased that Treaty has passed both legislative chambers. KYC believes in the future of Treaty for Victorian communities, children, and young people. KYC wishes to acknowledge we have not previously formally released a statement on Treaty, and we recognise our responsibility to the young people we represent to stand up, show up, and speak up. As young mob, we know this
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On Tuesday 28th October, the Victorian Government announced it will reopen the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in April 2026. The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) once again strongly condemns this punitive approach; regressive decision-making only risks further entrenchment of young people within the justice system. The Victorian Aboriginal Community have tirelessly advocated to halt Victoria’s reformed
In 2025, Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is partnering with the Koorie Youth Council to help us improve engagement with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “It’s been a really genuine partnership right from the very beginning,” says Deputy CEO Leyla Quartermaine. “There’s been a genuine commitment from YSAS to acknowledge our expertise.”
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VALS, the Aboriginal Justice Caucus (AJC), the Koorie Youth Council (KYC), the Federation of Community Legal Centres (FCLC) and the Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) are urging the Victorian Government to not proceed with tranche two of the proposed bail amendments being introduced in the final sitting week of July, as announced by Premier Allan
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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 »
The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) urges the Victorian Labor Government to immediately halt the proposed bail reforms announced yesterday. We urge them to instead work with us and Victoria’s Aboriginal community to implement community-driven and evidence-based solutions to ensure the ongoing wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. KYC strongly condemns
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 »
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.
