Youth Voice and Participation
Investigating avenues for youth participation in civic life and policy-making, from local to national levels.
Key Questions
- Explain the importance of youth perspectives in policy development.
- Analyze the barriers to youth civic engagement.
- Design a program to empower young people in their communities.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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