Youth Parliament

Carolyn Male MP, State Member for Pine Rivers, today met with the YMCA Youth Parliament representative for Pine Rivers, Kurt Hopkins.

Pictured below:  Carolyn Male and Kurt Hopkins, Youth Parliament representative for Pine Rivers.

“It was a pleasure meeting Kurt and discussing with him the issues surrounding transport options for young people, new drivers’ licence requirements and safety for young people whilst out in our local area” Carolyn Male MP said.
“I am extremely keen to represent the views and concerns of young people in the Pine Rivers area at Youth Parliament” Kurt Hopkins said.
Youth Parliament is for interested young people aged 15 to 25.  It places participants in the role of a Member of Parliament – representing the community, debating and speaking in Parliament, lobbying for new policies, changing laws and creating new ones.
The Youth Parliament program teaches young people skills such as how government works, public speaking and debating, how to communicate issues, and how to work with the community to achieve positive results.
YMCA has operated the Youth Parliament program since 1996 as a non-party political program that aims to educate young people about the political process and allows them a voice in the decision that affect their lives.
The Youth Parliament itself is held in the Legislative Assembly Chamber in Brisbane while other activities such as a residential camp are held at other venues.
“I encourage young people from the Pine Rivers electorate to consider applying for next year’s Youth Parliament,” Carolyn Male MP said.
For more information please ring 3253 1704 or visit www.youthparliament.ymca.org.au .