Koorie Youth Council in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Koorie Youth Council

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9267 3707

Address: Level 2/235 Queen St 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.koorieyouthcouncil.org.au

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22.01.2022 I’m passionate about our young mob, opportunities of meaningful employment and education and want to be a voice that shares my story to help others realise their potential. Morgan Rudd is a proud Yorta Yorta woman living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country (Bendigo). Get to know more about Morgan and how she came to be part of the KYC Executive in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3gm9LHx

20.01.2022 This week we say farewell to Banok Rind, our deadly Deputy Executive Officer, who is flying the nest to take up an exciting opportunity with Lowitja Institute. Banok, thank you for your leadership, your tenacity and the extreme passion you have brought to KYC over the last 3 years. Your unwavering support for young mob has shone through in all the amazing work you’ve contributed to, as has your strength, humility and grace. Your legacy will live on in the superstar KYC team and Executive that you’ve been such an integral part of building. We wish you all the very best Here are some parting words from Banok as she reflects on her time at KYC in our latest blog: https://koorieyouthcouncil.org.au//blog-my-people-my-peop/

20.01.2022 Artwork submissions are open until 2 April We’re inviting deadly young artists aged 14-28 living in Victoria to submit artwork for the 2021 Koorie Youth Summit. The artwork will capture this year’s theme, Barring Djuwima (Sharing Journeys): Heal, Grow, Thrive, feature as the Summit logo and appear on all merch. This is a paid gig Head here for all the details and how to apply: https://koorieyouthcouncil.org.au/koor/artworkapplications/ Barring Djuwima in Dja Dja Wurrung language means ‘Sharing Journeys’. We acknowledge Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Clans Corporation for giving us permission to use their language for our 2021 Summit theme.

20.01.2022 Today is International Day of Trans Visibility, a time to send love to all the deadly Sistergirls, Brotherboys, trans, non binary, and gender diverse people in our lives. We see you, we support you, we acknowledge your strength and we acknowledge the challenges you face everyday. We stand in solidarity with you. Thank you for the amazing contributions you make to our communities. May we all continue to do the work to ensure safe and inclusive spaces for our mob, on this day and all days.

19.01.2022 We're hiring! The KYC Administration Officer is an exciting new traineeship position within KYC. The role will provide reception and administration support to the KYC team, supporting the day-to-day running of the office and other administrative duties. The successful candidate will be supported by KYC with on-the-job training and resources to complete a Certificate IV in Business or Business Administration, with guidance and mentoring by the KYC team. This opportunity is supported through the VACCHO Traineeship Program. Come join our team! Applications close 10 May 2021. Apply via EthicalJobs here: https://bit.ly/3dluJnW

18.01.2022 On International Women’s Day, we acknowledge and honour all the matriarchs, mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters and Sistergirls, past, present and emerging. We honour your strength, we honour your love, we honour your tenacity and we honour the unique and powerful roles women have played and continue to play in keeping our communities strong. Thank you for all you do for our families, our communities, and our young mob. Your legacies inspire us as we walk on our journey for positive social change. Our deadly Executive member Lily Graham reflects on her role as a mother and shares her hopes for her son as he grows up in this moving letter. Read Lily’s blog here: https://koorieyouthcouncil.org.au//blog-musings-on-intern/ #IWD2021

17.01.2022 Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Since the report was handed down and over 339 recommendations made, still we see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lives being sadly lost in custody. Over 450 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been lost since this day 30 years ago. Today, we call on the Victorian Government to take immediate action to implement all of the recommendations of the Royal Commission.... 30 years on and still we have not seen full and meaningful implementation of every recommendation. We have the solutions. These solutions have been written for government to implement since 1991. Action must follow and this action must take place in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We stand in solidarity with all families and communities who have been impacted by an unjust system. We stand with our people and we will continue to do our part to take steps towards meaningful change and join the calls for systemic reform to ensure no more of our people meet tragic ends in custody.

14.01.2022 Tune in for this live panel discussion with members of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria

12.01.2022 Remember whatever the number is on the bit of paper at the end, there is always another way to get what you want. Hard work, determination and a little bit of fire in your belly will help you work out another pathway if needed. Believe in yourself and the knowledge you have. For all you young mob who are waiting on your ATAR or school results, the KYC team want to remind you that you are MUCH more than your ATAR score. Deadly Exec Officer, Morgan Rudd shared her journey th...rough highschool on the KYC blog. We want to reshare this with you as a reminder that you can and deserve whatever life you choose to create, and that you are young, blak and deadly! Photo of Morgan with her friend Ernina on their last day of Year 12. https://koorieyouthcouncil.org.au//life-after-high-school/

12.01.2022 In everything I do, I strive to be a voice for First Nations people as we have a unique experience constantly finding ourselves suspended between two worlds. I hope by being one of many voices, I can help promote awareness of the issues facing First Nations young people and communities. Welcome to the team Hope! We’re excited to introduce deadly new team member, KYC’s Event and Partnerships Officer, Hope Kuchel! Hope belongs to the Barkindji Nation located in West New Sout...h Wales along the Darling River, was raised on Latji Latji Country (Mildura) for 17 years and has called Melbourne home for the past four years. Learn more about Hope on the KYC blog: https://koorieyouthcouncil.org.au//introducing-our-new-ev/

12.01.2022 Important update from VACCHO! Check out the latest restrictions updates: www.vaccho.org.au/.../cor.../what-we-all-need-to-know

11.01.2022 We welcome the Victorian Parliament’s decision to decriminalise public drunkenness in a long overdue, historic passing of legislation. We acknowledge and congratulate the Aboriginal community who have advocated tirelessly for this reform for decades. We wish to particularly acknowledge Aunty Tanya Day’s family, whose strong fight has left a lasting legacy which will see public drunkenness treated as a health and safety issue rather than a crime. We want to see this change b...ring justice for families of those who have tragically lost loved ones in custody. We know this is an important step towards supporting our communities and ensuring further social change. #JusticeforTanyaDay Illustration from Ngaga-dji report @Jkcomments

11.01.2022 We acknowledge the Victorian Government’s announcement with the investment of nearly $12 million in culturally specific services and programs to support Aboriginal children and young people. We’re very glad to see support for Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service - VALS to re-launch Balit Ngulu, a dedicated legal service for Aboriginal children and young people. Funding has also been announced for many community based services across the state, along with legal services, interv...ention programs, and initiatives to help steer Aboriginal young women away from the justice system and connect them with school, health and cultural supports. We’re proud to announce this funding also includes investment for KYC to lead an Aboriginal youth voice initiative to ensure Aboriginal children and young people have a voice in youth justice. This initiative will be a continuation of the Ngaga-dji project and all it stands for, with many of the commitments in this funding announcement also strongly aligning with its recommendations. We commend the Government for funding these crucial services and look forward to working with the community and young people to progress this important work. Bringing action to Aboriginal young people’s voices is at the centre of the work we do at KYC, and this investment ensures we can continue to forge meaningful change for our young mob. Read the full announcement here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/supporting-aboriginal-childr Illustration from Ngaga-dji report @Jkomments

10.01.2022 In partnership with YIRRAMBOI Festival and The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas, we're hosting a live Young Mob Yarns event for young mob to come together in person to have a yarn, share knowledge, and form meaningful connections. Thursday 13 May 2021 at 6:00PM at The Wheeler Centre In light of the recent announcement of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission, named after the Wemba Wemba/Wamba Wamba word for ‘truth’, this Young Mob Yarns event will explore what truth and... justice look like to young people. Speakers will discuss the process leading up to this announcement, and what it means to members of the Victorian Aboriginal community. Book tickets now! https://my.wheelercentre.com/4649/4923

09.01.2022 The KYC team are taking a break over the holiday period! The office is closed from 24 December to 4 January 2021. You might still see some social media posts from us, but otherwise, we will see you all back in 2021! We can't wait to connect with you in the new year. Thanks for the deadly illustration Youth Affairs Council Victoria!

08.01.2022 We’re excited to introduce another new team member, KYC’s Communications Officer, Laura! Laura grew up on Gundangara country in the Southern Highlands, NSW and lived in Sydney, London and Belfast before moving to Wurundjeri country in Melbourne. Having worked in communications roles in the non-profit and youth sectors for many years, she’s passionate about working with young people and believes in the power of stories to create meaningful change. Laura feels very fortunate to be joining the KYC team, her allyship is out in full force and she can’t wait to elevate young mob’s voices!

07.01.2022 Remember that we are young, BLAK & deadly. Yarning Safe'n'Strong 24 hours/ 7 days a week on 1800 95 95 63 Lifeline 131 114 Kids Helpline Official 1800 551 800... In a medical emergency call 000 See more

05.01.2022 Are you our next artist? Submissions are now open for the 2021 Koorie Youth Summit! Each year we invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in Victoria to submit artwork that captures the Summit theme. This year’s theme is Barring Djuwima (Sharing Journeys): Heal, Grow, Thrive. Barring Djuwima in Dja Dja Wurrung language means ‘Sharing Journeys’. We acknowledge Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Clans Corporation for giving us permission to use their language... for our 2021 Summit theme. The selected artwork will feature as the 2021 Koorie Youth Summit logo. This is a paid opportunity. Artwork submissions close 2 April 2021. Link in bio for all the details! We’re super excited to host the Koorie Youth Summit later this year. Watch this space! Apply here: https://koorieyouthcouncil.org.au/koor/artworkapplications/ Past artwork: 2020 - Rubii Red, Lama Lama woman from Cairns, QLD and raised in Melbourne. 2019 - Nakia Cadd, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Bunitj woman living on Wurundjeri country. 2018 - Hayley Millar-Baker, Gunditjmara woman. 2017 - Rochelle Patten Jnr, Yorta Yorta and Gunai Kurnai woman.