YOUNG people in Flagstone, Greenbank and New Beith can now apply to represent the Jordan electorate in the 2019 Queensland Youth Parliament.
The YMCA Youth Parliament has been running for the past 24 years, offering people aged 15 to 25 the opportunity to learn about parliamentary process and represent their communities.
Jordan MP Charis Mullen said the initiative promoted greater political engagement with young people since 1996.
“This is a fantastic program which helps young people develop lifelong skills, while also having the potential to open them up to new employment pathways,” she said.
“Each year the program brings together 93 young people representing each electorate in the state to hold workshops and debate issues they feel strongly about.
“I strongly encourage people from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to nominate this year, because we need to hear from a diverse cross-section of our young Queenslanders.”
Last year’s youth member for Jordan Francis Ildenfonso from Springfield Central State High School had the opportunity to work closely with Ms Mullen.
“Francis was really engaged in the program – we worked together on some significant “legislation” that was close to his heart and he also joined me at a number of community events,” Ms Mullen said.
Youth members in years 11 and 12 can receive one point towards their Queensland Certificate of Education upon completion of their term.
The program runs from April to October.
Nominations opened on January 28 and close on Friday, February 22.
