Youth Action Plan |
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The way forward: supporting young people in NSW
Message from the Premier and Minister for YouthYoung people want to belong and be part of the decisions that affect their lives. And that is why one of the best things government can do for young people is to listen. That’s exactly what we’ve been doing in developing the NSW Youth Action Plan. This Plan has been shaped by wide-ranging consultations with young people across New South Wales – with the assistance of the Youth Advisory Council. While every young person is different, many common themes have emerged from those consultations: young people want the best possible opportunities for work and study. They want to be healthy and safe. They want more opportunities to enjoy culture, sport and recreation. But, above all, they want to be taken seriously and treated as full citizens not patronised or blamed for social problems. This Youth Action Plan outlines many of the steps the NSW Government will take over the next four years to help achieve these ideals. Our efforts will have a special focus on prevention and early intervention, assisting young people who face problems to get help earlier before things get out of hand. The Plan also places huge importance on increasing opportunities for young people to participate in decision-making and in the design and delivery of public services. We value the fresh insights and perspectives that young people bring to the way our community operates – and we need to ensure those voices are heard more so that together we build a better and more inclusive future.
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