MYAC Events
The Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee has planned and ran a number of events for young people in the municipality over the past year.
See these events below:
Western Regions Youth Forum 2025
On Wednesday 16 July, the Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) participated in the Western Regions Youth Forum, an important event that brings together young leaders from six Local Government Areas: Maribyrnong, Melton, Hobsons Bay, Moonee Valley, Brimbank, and Wyndham.
In preparation for the forum, MYAC engaged in four workshops to explore and refine their chosen topic: Youth Crime.
Workshop 1 – Initial meeting of all young people. Set expectations, hear from previous participants and set up what the forum is and what they will be delivering. Facilitated by 2 young leaders from Hobsons Bay.
Workshop 2 – Focus on leadership and presentation skills/public speaking. Refinement of topics. Facilitated by the Youth Engagement Project (YEP)
Workshop 3 – Focus on finalising presentations and preparing young people for the Youth Forum. Facilitated by the Youth Engagement Project (YEP)
Youth Forum Day – The Forum took place at The Substation in Hobsons Bay. Facilitated by the Youth Engagement Project (YEP) with special guests Albee Damnics (2025 Hobsons Bay Young Citizen of the Year) and Hon. Melissa Horne MP (Member for Williamstown)
After carefully selecting their topic, MYAC examined the impact Youth Crime has on young people and the broader Maribyrnong community. Members collected their own data through an online survey that was circulated to family, friends and other members of the community. They worked together to create their presentation, ensuring they capsulated the severity of this issue.
During the Forum, MYAC presented their findings and engaged in meaningful discussions with Mayor Pradeep Tiwari, CEO Celia Haddock, and Cr Mohamed Semra. Together, they began shaping a one-year action plan to address the issue.
See below the proposed program “Rise Up: Youth Empowerment Proposal”.
In total, 62 young leaders participated in the Forum, using their platforms to amplify youth voices and advocate for change within their communities.
Huge shout out to Hobsons Bay City Council for hosting this year’s Forum!
'RISE UP!' Youth Empowerment Proposal(PDF, 18MB)
39th Victorian Youth Parliament 2025
"Change doesn't ask for permission. And neither did we. Victorian Youth Parliament gave us the floor, and we made history".
Tiernan Ali (2025 participant)
What is Youth Parliament? Find out more here
Members Tiernan, Taihan, Patrick, Vivianne Ava and Rafael from the Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) proudly represented the voices of local young people through their participation in the YMCA Youth Parliament program. An initiative that empowers young leaders to influence real-world policy change.
Their journey began in February 2025 where members attended multiple online workshops with their delegated Taskforce member from The Y to develop and finalise their proposed Bill.
Members landed on the following Bill titled 'Increased Accessibility of Non-Car Centric Transport' which calls for a shift towards more sustainable, inclusive, and people-friendly urban design. The Bill advocates for standardised and enforceable planning guidelines to support active and public transport, reduce reliance on cars, and improve accessibility across Victoria’s cities.
Patrick, Vivianne, Ava, Taihan, Tiernan and Rafael presented their Bill during the Youth Parliament residential camp, held from Sunday 6 July to Friday 11 July, in the chambers of the Victorian Parliament.
In the weeks following, members presented their Bill to Councillors, Executive Leadership, and Local Members of Parliament, continuing to champion youth-led ideas for a more connected and sustainable future.
Help the team share and advocate for their Bill through sharing with friends, family and members of the Maribyrnong municipality.
To see more information view MYAC’s presentation and Bill below:
MYAC Youth Parliament 2025 Presentation(PDF, 1MB)
Increased Accessibility of Non-Car Centric Transport Bill 2025 - Victorian Youth Parliament(PDF, 136KB)