It only takes one action

to start a ripple effect.

Employing Young People Stories

Our Youth Coordinators help deliver programs, events, campaigns and resources that inspire change.

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Our Stories

We work on three levels to change the world.

We employ young people.
Our programs empower people to step up.
Our work ignites leadership.

Here, we share stories from our journey.

Empowering People to Step Up Stories

Through our programs, people are given the opportunity to contribute to a better world.

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Igniting Leadership Stories

Many of our program participants go on to start movements, initiatives and projects that create a better world.

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"I came away inspired and ready to take on new challenges"

- Participant, Resilient Communities Facilitator Run Workshops, 2022
"I love feeling like what we are doing is making an impact to support our river, and especially the turtles, to be healthy. I also enjoy the testing and being outside in nature with my son testing together."

- Bellingen Riverwatch WQM Volunteer, 2022
"I love meeting like-minded people and discovering new forms of life."

- Macro Tester Volunteer, Macro Muster Round 2, 2022
"“It's a really fun way to do science."

- Student, Orama Public School Macro Workshop, 2022
"The sessions are really interesting and easy to follow. Very well structured and they are also very welcoming. After the isolation due to Covid-19 - it was amazing to meet like-minded people face-to-face, it really helped me."

- Participant, Resilient Communities North Coast, 2022
"I will be growing Microgreens on a regular basis now."

- Participant, Resilient Communities Facilitator Run Workshops, 2022
“It is a wonderful program you have developed. I look forward to seeing how it develops and inspires action amongst the community. I'm inspired to be working alongside you all."

- Participant, Resilient Communities Resilient Byron Training Sessions, 2022
" I didn't really know what to expect when walking into this program. But now I feel like I have such a big potential to make change, not only in my everyday life but in my community."

- Participant, Youth Leading the World Bellingen, 2022
"I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I was provided, and am overwhelmingly appreciative of all the effort put in, and the benefits I've gotten from it."

- Participant, Youth Leading the World Facilitator Training, Victoria, 2021
"This program gave me the belief that even I can do something even if it is small."

- Participant, Youth Leading the World North East Victoria, 2021