Our Young Advisors are a group of young people aged 13-18 who provide expertise and insight that informs and guides our work. The group is diverse in age, cultural background and life experiences – but they share a deep commitment to making rights real for all children and young people.
I joined Young Advisors because I wanted to be part of upholding the rights of children and young people in the real world.
"I wanted to add my voice for young people in Victoria."
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"I joined the Young Advisors at 54 reasons to be a voice for youth and to help drive meaningful change for the next generation."
"I think it was a good opportunity to help young people's voices be heard about things that matter to them. It is important to me that everyone can gain information and help about the things that matter to them."
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"To give myself a better understanding of what child rights really are, and to use the knowledge I've learnt through struggles to help other people in those positions"
"I joined Young Advisors 2 years ago. I was in year 7 and felt like I wanted something bigger to belong to, making more meaningful connections, and having the opportunity to make more important decisions to give myself the feeling of responsibility. "
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"I’m at 54 reasons to help people who went through what I went through and to seek equality for children and teens."
"To help kids who were just like I was."
"I joined young advisers because I strongly believe in empowering young people to have a voice and advocate for their own future."
54 reasons acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land on which we work, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their lore, and to their Elders past, present and emerging.
54 reasons is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of the LGBTIQ+ community.
