Truganina student Aariyan is representing Melbourne’s west at the National Youth Parliament in Canberra this week, joining young people from across Australia to take part in the national youth program.
Western Melbourne MP Tim Watts congratulated Aariyan in a post, highlighting his participation alongside 150 students from around the country.
The Youth Parliament program gives participants an opportunity to learn about Australia’s democratic system and develop their understanding of parliamentary processes. Students also prepare and deliver speeches on issues that matter to them.
Watts said Aariyan and other delegates demonstrated a strong commitment to their communities during a welcome reception in Canberra.
“It was clear at the welcome reception this morning that Aariyan and all of this year’s youth delegates are deeply passionate about their communities,” Watts said.
The program provides students with an opportunity to discuss issues they care about, hear different perspectives and take part in a parliamentary-style debate.
For Aariyan, the week provides an opportunity to bring a perspective from Truganina and Melbourne’s west into a national forum, while gaining first-hand experience of how democratic participation works.
Watts wished Aariyan well ahead of his debate and congratulated all of this year’s delegates for taking part and making their voices heard.
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