AYAC Fellowship

The AYAC Fellowship is empowering young people to lead and influence national policy and increase the representation of young people in public debate.

Overview

The AYAC Fellowship program includes training in policy, media and advocacy and supports participants to directly meet with government to represent the interests and experiences of young people in Australia.

Members

The members of the AYAC Fellowship include young people from across the country who are committed to advocating for the rights of young people.

Training

The AYAC Fellowship program supports participants with access to professional development and training in advocacy, policy and media to strengthen their skills and support them in their role as leaders.

Advocacy Training

How to map advocacy priorities, manage stakeholders and speak with decision-makers to influence change.

Media Training

How to use storytelling and key messages to engage the media and journalists to strengthen advocacy.

Policy Training

How to write policy, manage the policy development process, make persuasive arguments and engage with government.

Apply

We have appointed the first group of the AYAC Fellowship. You can subscribe to find out about future opportunities to join the AYAC Fellowship and other training and events. 

Partners

The AYAC Young Leaders and Advocates Fellowship is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment with media training provided by the Foundation for Young Australians.

We’re relaunching the new AYAC Fellowship at the end of 2022. You can become a member to be the first to know about applying for the new program.