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[Speaker 1] The Young Queenslanders Strategy is a living framework which leads the Queensland Government's 8-year plan to drive meaningful change for young people.
[Speaker 2] Guided by our foundational principles, our vision to empower young Queenslanders will be delivered through 3 action plans that will evolve over time to respond to their emerging needs, with the first action plan to initiate the changes from 2024 to 2026.
[Speaker 1] As we move towards the future, we want to do so together, embracing the diversity, creativity and abilities of all young Queenslanders. Our shared pathway includes a commitment to truth-telling and healing is important that the pain of the past as well as its continued impact on First Nations communities in the present is recognised.
[Speaker 2] Acknowledging the inherent beauty of our cultures will be instrumental in building and fostering mutual respect between non-indigenous and First Nations Queenslanders. This mutual respect must extend to the recognition and respect of closed practices and will be paramount in continuing a positive relationship. Cultural respect is not a closed practice, and it must be universally applied as we journey towards the shared future of equality, honesty, healing and respect.
[Speaker 1] The successful delivery of the Young Queenslanders Strategy and its associated plans is a collective responsibility. We are committed to working collaboratively with our young people across government and with non-government partners and the sector, as we navigate this journey to ensure that young people are at the centre of design every step of the way. Each action plan will comprise tangible solutions to support our young people in the areas that they tell us are the most important to them, both now and in the future. Empowering them to actively participate, cultivate, live their best lives and thrive in our communities now and into the future.
[Speaker 2] We're committed to the continuous monitoring and reporting on the progress of actions to ensure we remain on track to deliver the best outcomes for young Queenslanders and will deliver summary reports outlined in each respective action plan. We acknowledge that as Society transforms, so do the pressing challenges and needs of our young people. While we cannot predict what the world will look like in the next 8 years, we're committed that young people will participate throughout the journey of the Young Queenslanders Strategy to ensure that the actions we create together are effective, relevant and continue to respond to our current and emerging needs.
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Acknowledging the inherent beauty of our cultures will be instrumental in building and fostering mutual respect between non-Indigenous and First Nations Queenslanders. This mutual respect must extend to the recognition and respect of ‘Closed Practices’ and will be paramount in continuing a positive relationship. Cultural respect is not a closed practice, and it must be universally applied as we journey towards a shared future of equality, honesty, healing, and respect.