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A national network for young people working on place-based change in their communities.
We’re inviting young people from across Australia to join a new Youth Impact Network.
What is it?
It’s a network built around relationships, learning and collective influence.
This is a space to:
- Connect with other young people working on place-based change
- Share what’s happening in your place
- Learn from each other’s experiences
- Influence systems to work better for young people.
Read below for more information
Register your interest now
Why is this network being set up?
Young people are already doing important work in their communities, but often:
- Without enough support
- Without clear influence on decisions that affect them
- While navigating multiple systems at once.
This network provides a space for connection, learning and influence.
Who is it for?
We’re looking for young people (18–28) who:
Young people involved in or connected to place-based work and practice – formally or informally.
How it works
- Regular online sessions and hubs to stay connected, including to other PLACE networks
- Space for reflection, sharing and learning
- Opportunities to be more involved over time
Participation is flexible and shaped around your capacity.
What you can expect
We will:
- Respect your time, experience and knowledge
- Create a safe and supportive space
- Be clear about how we make decisions and share what comes up in the network
- Offer support if there are barriers to participation.
How to join
We’re starting with:
- Invitations to place-based initiatives across Australia
- A request for a short Expression of Interest (EOI) from anyone who wants to join
We’re inviting people to answer three questions:
- Who are you? Tell us your name or how you’d like to be known in our community
- Share a story about what brought you to place-based work? We would love to hear the experiences, people, or moments that led you to care about local action and community empowerment.
- Why do you want to be a part of this network? Share your hopes for connecting with fellow young leaders and how you see yourself shaping positive change together.
You can share your answers with us via a written submission, a short voice recording emailed to enable@placeaustralia.org, or you can make a time with us to have a chat by emailing enable@placeaustralia.org
When reviewing EOI’s, we will be making decisions guided by five key criteria:
- Geographic diversity
- Sector representation
- Identity
- Lived experience
- Cultural representation
This helps us:
- Keep the network at a size that ensures a meaningful experience for everyone
- Make sure there is a mix of diverse experiences and perspectives in the network.
EOIs will be open until July 30 2026.
Want to know more?
For more information, read through our FAQs below or reach out for a chat with the team by emailing enable@placeaustralia.org