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KYC condemns the decision made by the Victorian Labor Government to implement an electronic monitoring trial, disregarding tireless advocacy of Aboriginal Community and experts in the field. 

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The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is deeply concerned about the safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people following the Victorian Labor Government’s announcement to trial electronic monitoring.   KYC calls for the government to drop surveillance tactics and instead invest in Aboriginal community-driven programs that have shown positive impacts within our communities […]

KYC condemns the decision made by the Victorian Labor Government to implement an electronic monitoring trial, disregarding tireless advocacy of Aboriginal Community and experts in the field.  Read More »

Introducing our recently appointed Marram Nganyin Program Coordinator, Drew Paten!

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I’m Drew Paten, a proud Gunai/Kurnai man, raised on Boonwurrung country but forever rooted in the sways of gippsland hills and waterways, with ties through Papakura, Aotearoa. As I navigated life’s journey, I was fortunate to have remarkable mentors—Aunty Sharon Paten, Nada Aldobasic, and Benjamin Abbatangelo—guiding me, Instilling values of empowerment, joy, prosperity, and protection

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Introducing our recently appointed Regional Youth Engagement Officer (Barwon South-West), Yalanda Edwards!

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I am a Proud WaddaWurrung, Gunditjmara & Arrernte Woman, lucky enough to have been born and raised on my homelands of WaddaWurrung country. I feel very privileged to now live close to Eastern Marr Country. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fierce passion for the youth sector, in particular

Introducing our recently appointed Regional Youth Engagement Officer (Barwon South-West), Yalanda Edwards! Read More »

We advocate for the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in Victoria.

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.

@2024 KOORIE YOUTH COUNCIL

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