Young members of the Wyndham community have the chance to experience the heart of Australian politics in the capital of the nation.
Open to residents aged 18-25 who have an interest in politics and the governance of the country, the Wyndham Youth Civic participation project will offer two successful candidates a tour of Canberra.
The initiative aims to connect young people with an interest in how Australia is governed, and take them on a journey to learn and get a close-up experience of the role and responsibilities of the three levels of governments.
Interested parties are encouraged to submit an application detailing their future goals and interest in Australian politics, previous community involvement and how they would benefit from participating in the project.
The experience will consist of travelling to Canberra for a four-day tour across September 8-11, visiting Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy, High Court of Australia and the Australian War Museum.
Wyndham mayor Mia Shaw said the project was a great way to learn how governments actually work on a day-to-day basis and how they shape our community.
“This project is a great opportunity for young people to engage with like-minded people who have an interest in government and civic duties and want to find out more about the democratic process.”
“I encourage aspiring young leaders in the community from various backgrounds who would like to find out about the three levels of government to apply and be part of this.”
Both participants will also be given the opportunity to spend a full day at Parliament House Victoria and visit Wyndham council after the event.
There the participants will have the opportunity to speak with councillors, senior public servants, and council staff about their responsibilities.
Applications will close on Monday, May 26.
Details” wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/youth-services/awards- competitions/youth-civic-participation-project
