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The Global Youth Forum program is a virtual, three-session learning program for Year 9 students in Victorian schools. It connects students in Victoria with their peers across the Asia-Pacific to develop global citizenship, intercultural understanding, and leadership skills.
The program involves exploring global citizenship concepts and addressing 21st century challenges, proposing solutions and activities aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. At the conclusion, students will present their projects and celebrate their learning journey alongside their peers from across the Asia-Pacific.
The forums provide a 3-session virtual learning program for Victorian schools, connecting students with peers in Asia and the Pacific. The forums assist students in developing global competencies and are aligned with the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0) and the Victorian Curriculum (Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Design and Technologies and the Victorian Capabilities), including global citizenship, intercultural understanding, collaboration, and leadership skills.
COHORT 1
BRIEFINGS Teacher Briefing via Zoom - Wednesday 9th October 2024 (3.45pm - 4.30pm) Student Briefing via Zoom - Thursday 10th October 2024 (12pm - 12.45pm) FORUMS Session One: Wednesday 16th October (9am - 3pm) Session Two: Choice of Friday 18th October OR Monday 21st October (9am - 3pm) Session Three: Wednesday 23rd October (9am - 3pm) FACE-TO-FACE EVENT A face-to-face session will be held at the University of Melbourne which will bring together students from the two Global Youth Forum cohorts. This day will connect students with youth leaders and changemakers through keynote presentations, interactive and collaborative activities and networking opportunities. Face-to-face event: Friday 22nd November (10am – 2pm) COHORT 2 BRIEFINGS Teacher Briefing via Zoom - Wednesday 6th November 2024 (3.45pm - 4.30pm) Student Briefing via Zoom - Thursday 7th November 2024 (12pm - 12.45pm) FORUMS Session One: Wednesday 13th November (9am - 3pm) Session Two: Choice of Friday 15th November OR Monday 18th November (9am - 3pm) Session Three: Wednesday 20th November (9am - 3pm) FACE-TO-FACE EVENT A face-to-face session will be held at the University of Melbourne which will bring together students from the two Global Youth Forum cohorts. This day will connect students with youth leaders and changemakers through keynote presentations, interactive and collaborative activities and networking opportunities.
Face-to-face event: Friday 22nd November (10am - 2pm)
Open to all Victorian Year 9 Students. Up to 10 students per school.
This forum will be delivered online via Zoom and on campus at the University of Melbourne (Parkville).
With funding from the Victorian Department of Education, participation in this forum is free for all Victorian schools.
For all enquires, please email VIC-YouthForums@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional speakers will be announced over the coming weeks
The Victorian Young Leaders: Global Youth Forum is funded by the Victorian Department of Education and implemented by the Asia Education Foundation at Asialink, The University of Melbourne. View a copy of our Privacy Notice here.
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