Who? What? When? Where? How?

Who?

QYP is open to any person from the ages of 15 to 25 (inclusive). The only prerequisites are interest and enthusiasm, as we teach you about anything you’ll need to know about Parliament. To apply fill out a nomination form here, and applicants will be chosen by the executive to represent each electorate. If you miss out one year we encourage you to reapply, as selections are always very close, but unfortunately there are a limited number of places in the program.

What/Where?

                Forum and Launch

Forum is held over two days in Brisbane where Youth Members can meet for the first time to form committees and discuss ideas. The program also has its official launch held at Queensland Parliament House.

                Meetings Phase

Committees meet either in person, via phone or via internet to write their Bills and design and implement community action plans. GoogleApps is used so that Youth Members can edit documents online and easily share ideas, which is ideal not only for rural Youth Members who may not be able to attend meetings in person, but for busy Youth Members who find it easier to contribute online.

                Residential

Residential week is where all Youth Members stay at YMCA Camp facilities at Petrie and go into Queensland Parliament House to debate Bills in the House of Representatives. Various social activities are also organised to ensure a fun, albeit busy, week for everyone.

                Reunion Dinner

The reunion dinner is an opportunity for Youth Members past and present to reaffirm their friendships and reflect on the last years program.

When?

How is it Run?

The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament is an initiative of the State Council of YMCA’s of Queensland Inc. and is operated by the YMCA of Brisbane. The Brisbane YMCA employs a co-ordinator who works with the executive team to run the program. The executive are a team of volunteers selected from past participants by a panel of the co-ordinator, the past Youth Governor (who is elected by the executive at the beginning of each year) and a YMCA representative.