We are excited to announce that on Thursday 10 April, we will be hosting the 2025 QFCC Youth Summit!
The 2025 Youth Summit will be a one-day event amplifying the voices of young people. Each speaker will be given a 6-minute time period to present their advocacy piece on stage to an audience of decision- and policy- makers. Ideas for positive change will be presented with the aim of improving the lives of children, young people, their families and communities. Key leaders in the sector will provide reflection speeches after each of the six speaker sessions.
There will be an opportunity to network with attendees, sector leads, the QFCC Commissioners and the young speakers during the morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea breaks.
Speech topic sessions are based on the ARACY Nest Wellbeing Framework:
- Valued, loved and safe
- Healthy
- Participating
- Learning
- Material basics
- Identity and culture
Last year’s event was a great success with 38 incredible young speakers! Check out the speeches of the 2024 Youth Summit here.
Keep an eye out for when you can express your interest in attending the summit – opening in soon.
Ruby, 17, Gold Coast
The Butterfly Effect
Peter, 25, Brisbane
Refugee with commitment to community impact
William, 18, Brisbane
Empowering Youth through Education and Advocacy discussing the transformative power of education and advocacy especially when working with young people
Mo, 19, Logan
The Cutcast podcast
Jess, 18, Brisbane
Community Engagement Beyond Tokenism
Liam, 22, Mount Cotton
Recovery and education
Jordyn, 14
Social media influence on self image
Elma
Infrastructure Upgrade
Bailey, 18, Brisbane
Mental health
Leo, 25, Ipswich
How can we make staying healthier easier than ever for young people
Rachel
Shantelle
Caroline, Brisbane
Alyssa, 18, Redbank Plains
Lived Experiences in the care system
Caleb, 14, Springfield
Behind the scenes of decision making
Emma, 22, Sunshine Coast
Unofficial caretaking in the family home
Lily, 14, Rockhampton
Breaking free from the medical model of disability: An autistic person's perspective
Claudia, 16, Gold Coast
What I have learnt and would like to see as a young carer for someone with a disability
Ash, 21, Brisbane
Content reference group
headspace Youth Committee
Maroochydore & Gympie Youth Engagement Committee Members
Nel, 19, Kallangur
Mental Health
Teanna, 9, Rochedale South
Stella, 15, Warwick
When School Isn't the Answer: Finding a New Way Forward
Olivia, 19, Brisbane
Engaged in Education
Grace, 18, Brisbane
School is the Real World
Kynesha
Rhea, 23, Brisbane
Torres Strait Islander perspective on climate crisis (6 mins)
Masoumeh, 22, Brisbane
Roots of Resilience: A Celebration of Identity and Culture
Magenta, 23, Waterford West
World of disability
Lea, 20, Sunshine Coast
From Surviving to Thriving: The Lifesaving Nature of Gender-Affirming Healthcare
Estre
Jahmaica, 22, Mabuiag Island
Our Islands, Our Home
Oli, 17, Logan
Digital Marketer
Amelia, 18, Greenbank
Mental Health in Childhood trauma survivors.
Last updated
28 March 2025
