A young leader from Gorton, Gunmay, has been selected to represent the local community at National Youth Parliament in Canberra, joining around 150 young Australians taking part in the national youth leadership programme.
The selection gives Gunmay an opportunity to represent the voices, ideas and aspirations of young people from the Gorton electorate on a national platform.
The programme brings together young people from across Australia to learn about the country’s democratic system, engage with parliamentary processes and discuss issues that matter to them.
Gunmay will have the opportunity to share his perspective on issues affecting young people while meeting other youth delegates from communities around Australia.
The achievement has been welcomed by the local community, with Gunmay’s participation providing an example of how young people from Melbourne’s west can contribute to wider conversations about their communities and their future.
Gunmay is also keen to share more about his experience, including what motivated him to apply, the issues he is passionate about and what he hopes to contribute during the National Youth Parliament programme.
With around 150 young Australians taking part, the programme gives participants the chance to make their voices heard while developing their understanding of leadership, civic participation and Australia’s democratic institutions.
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