This program supports rural and regional local governments in Victoria to develop youth engagement strategies, activities and solutions that better support young people who are not well represented to participate in community life in rural and regional Victoria.
These young people may include:
Young people living in areas of high socio-economic disadvantage
Indigenous young people
Young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Young people experiencing mental or physical health issues
Young people living with a disability
Newly arrived young people
Same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people.
Up to $30,000 is available, with applications closing 7 October.