Thrilled to be at the Global Citizen ⭕ NOW conference here in Naarm today, as one of the 32 Youth Leader Awardees. Over the next two days, we’ll be driving impact to combat extreme poverty.

If you’re also here, come and say hi! #GlobalCitizenNOW #YouthLeadershipAward

Thank you for this inclusion Caitlin Cassidy - it means a lot to our Raise Our Voice Australia and the wonderful young people we get to work with #YouthVoiceInParliament

As part of Youth Voice in Parliament week, politicians will read speeches written by young Australians | Raise Our Voice Australia Ruby Cornish ABC News

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Did you see Raise Our Voice in Parliament on ABC News this morning? A huge thank you to Ruby Cornish for amplifying the voice of our young speech submitters! 📣 #YouthVoiceInParliament #AusPol #YouthLeadership

This week marks the beginning of Youth Voice in Parliament week for 2023

Join us to hear over 70 federal politicians from across the aisle amplify the voices of the young people they represent #YouthVoiceInParliamentWeek

I am so thrilled to be a Vic Young Australian of the Year finalist! Bring on 14 November #AusOfTheYear

I’m often asked what people can do to drive change

One of the things I always say is listening. Passing the mic. Amplifying the voices of others, particularly when they have a lived experience of the topic that you don’t

We don’t value this form of change making enough

The news is gut-wrenching at the moment. It’s been an incredibly difficult period for people, particularly those whose identities have been discussed in the most abhorrent ways.

If we can, we should absolutely show up. But it’s important we do it well.

I say this as someone who’s worked in foreign affairs & domestic policy areas, and who’s been prohibited from publicly discussing issues I’ve worked on.

Yes it sucks, that’s the price I’ve paid to try and make a difference through that means. I know others experience this too.

I’ve seen people chastised as a result of appearing silent.

There are many reasons why people may not post their views on social media. It doesn’t mean people aren’t having important conversations - it can even be because they’re working on the issue that they can’t share a view

When I was a younger activist, I felt the pressure to be on the forefront of social issues, to give that spicy hot-take.

With more maturity, I know that hot-takes aren’t just unhelpful, they’re often ill informed and can spread misinformation.

One of the most important things I’ve learned in activism is that the world does not need people (me included) to have a hot take on everything, ESPECIALLY when it doesn’t involve me.

It’s okay to listen, to learn. To strategically amplify those who we should be listening to.

When I die, I want someone to greet me and give me back ALL OF THE TIME I’ve spent standing in queues to women’s bathrooms

'Parliament should implement more support to regional kids leaving home...increased funding in regional education could one day give regional kids the opportunity to commence university not far from home.'

David Littleproud sharing Benjamin's speech in Parliament last year 📢

Young people are smart, switched on, & deserve a say in their futures.

This is the 3rd year we’ve run Raise Our Voice in Parliament & as always, I’m blown away by the ideas and passion in the speech submissions. How lucky we are to have great young leaders.

#AusPol #youth

'We want to be involved. Together we can change the way young people seek support and services.'

Thank you to Aaron Violi for amplifying Caitlyn's words in Parliament in 2022

If you’re 25 or under, head to raiseourvoiceaustralia.com/youthvoice to submit your speech! #AusPol

If you’re 25 and under, or know someone who is, we want to hear from you!

#AusPol #YouthVoiceInParliament