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Young Queenslanders Strategy: Empowering young Queenslanders for a bright future

Our vision: Queensland’s young people are empowered to actively participate, cultivate their futures, live their best lives and thrive in our communities.

The landscape of our society is constantly changing, and this evolution is more significant for our young people, aged 12 to 25, who are on their journey towards adulthood. As a government, we recognise that as times change, so do the most important issues faced by young people.

The Young Queenslanders Strategy (PDF, 3.6 MB) (DOCX, 4.9 MB) provides a broad framework to ensure the present and future needs of our young people are honoured by a government that listens, responds dynamically, and meets them where they are.

Key documents that support this strategy include:

1. Action Plan 2024-2026 (PDF, 2.5 MB) (DOCX, 4.2 MB) :
   As the first of several action plans, this document outlines specific steps the Queensland Government will take to bring the strategy to life over the next few years. It features new initiatives, collaborations, and resources designed to support young people on their individual pathways.
2. Government Activities Statement (PDF, 1.5 MB) (DOCX, 2.1 MB) :
   This document showcases what the Queensland Government is already doing to support young people by highlighting existing or ongoing actions and investments that address issues raised by young people during consultation.
3. Consultation Report (PDF, 2.4 MB) (DOCX, 2.1 MB) :
   This report summarises the key findings and common themes raised by young people across Queensland during consultation on the strategy, using both numbers and personal stories.

Accompanying this strategy will be the periodic release of Youth Sentiment Snapshots. These reports will unpack a point-in-time record of the unique experiences and needs of our diverse young people – including their ideas for a brighter future.

Every young person, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. These reports will be co-designed with diverse young Queenslanders and serve as a tool for understanding and addressing the needs of our young people – ensuring that all young people feel supported on their individual pathways.

This process will unfold throughout the lifespan of the strategy, informing future Action Plans, ensuring our enduring commitment that young people are our partners in this process and will be involved every step of the way.

Every young person has the power and potential to thrive in Queensland and as a government we have a responsibility to remove the barriers which stand in their way. Building stronger, more resilient communities isn’t just about responding to issues as they arise – young people need flexible policies, programs and services that support them before a problem may present. We acknowledge that young people come from all walks of life, and we are committed to ensuring each of their diverse experiences and perspectives are recognised as we support them on their individual journeys.

Young people across Queensland have told us that they want to feel safe, connected with their communities and to have meaning in their lives. While many young people are already well on their journey to success, some feel they are unprepared for adulthood and want to obtain real-world skills that will better equip them to be ‘ready for life’.

It is time young people felt empowered to take control of their lives and to design the map that will guide their individual pathway towards self-determination, regardless of their circumstances, lived experiences, abilities, age, culture or where they are on their journey.

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