VIYAC is a state-wide network of volunteer Indigenous young people between 12 and 25 years who provide a voice to government and community on issues of importance to them.
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VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL - EXCITING ROLE AVAILABLE
POSITION: Project Officer (part time at 22.8 hours per week negotiable to 30.4 hours per week).
STATUS: YACVic pays above Award rates ($23.65 per hour and $25.72 per hour).
LOCATION: Melbourne CBD
VIYAC is a statewide network of Indigenous young people who volunteer their time to meet regularly to provide a voice for Indigenous young people to government and community on a range of issues that impact upon them and their communities. VIYAC provides a forum for Indigenous young people to come together to develop their ideas, their passions and interests, in a culturally safe, structured and supportive environment. VIYAC is committed to supporting its members to build their skills and capacity and operates on youth participation and self–determination principles.
The project officer will be working in collaboration with the State Coordinator and VIYAC members to develop and implement VIYAC activities and events. The main events the project officer will be responsible for is the VIYAC Community Spirit Police Award and a State-wide Gathering of Indigenous young people.
The right person for this role is one that has passion; drive and commitment to ensuring Indigenous young people’s voices are being heard.
Applicants must address each of the key selection Criteria. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in particular young people are encouraged to apply. Download 'VIYAC Project Officer PD - Final.pdf' (212 KB)
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VIYAC Voices Telling It Like It Is: Indigenous Youth People on Education
This report is the second of a series of publications that VIYAC aims to produce.
'VIYAC Voices Telling It Like It Is: Indigenous Youth People on Education' provides insight into the personal experiences of Indigenous young people when participating in an education system developed primary for non-Indigenous people. It generates a deeper level of understanding by the non-Indigenous and wider community.
As an advocacy service for Indigenous young people in Victoria, this publication provides VIYAC and Indigenous youth with an opportunity to talk about the issues they face when attending mainstream education institutions.
This publication explores the challenges faced by Indigenous young people in education, as well as the positive factors that assist them in engaging and succeeding.
VIYAC aspires to see more support provided to Indigenous young people within the education system.
We anticipates this publication to be utilised by mainstream and Indigenous organisations to assist in developing a deeper understanding of the issues faced by Indigenous youth in education and to gain ideas for effective improvement.
'VIYAC Voices Telling It Like It Is: Indigenous Youth People on Education' was launched on Tuesday 2nd of August by Parliamentary Secretary, Inga Peulich. Photos of the event can be found in the picture gallery. Download 'VIYAC_Research_Print_WEB.pdf' (2752 KB)
Community Spirit Police Awards 2011
In June 2011, VIYAC hosted the Community Spirit Police Awards Event at Federation Square (ACMI) in Melbourne CBD.
This award is an effort by VIYAC to recognise the work of some police members who are doing good work with Indigenous young people and their communities in Victoria.
The event was successful with many community members, Indigenous young people and government representatives in attendance to support VIYAC's initiative and acknowledge the awarded police members.
Victorian Police Deputy Commissioner, Kieran Walshe, attended the event on behalf of Victoria Police.
Winners of this years event:
- The "Acknowledgement Award" was awarded to Acting Senior Sergeant Brian Buckley from Collingwood Police Station
- The "Runner Up Award" was awarded to Senior Constable Les Power from Horsham Police Station
- The "Community Spirit Police Award" was awarded to Leading Senior Constable Ray Moreland from Lakes Entrance Police Station
VIYAC would like to provide a special acknowledgement to all police nominees who are each demonstrating great leadership and positive relationships in working with Indigenous youth in their local areas.
