Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is excited to announce the release of a draft Zenadth Kes Inner Island Youth Strategy (youth strategy), aimed at capturing the voices and views of our young people aged 12 to 25 who are living, studying or working, in the inner islands of the Torres Strait.
The draft youth strategy provides a strategic framework that can be used to enhance opportunities, strengthen and support the delivery of culturally responsive and youth-centred programs, services and policies, with the aims of improving options and opportunities for young people in the region.
This work is a culmination of input, advice and information received from extensive community consultations, including the voices and views of young people submitted through the Zenadth Kes Youth Survey in August 2024.
The draft Strategy’s foundational principles of Culture, Identity and Well-being have been identified as core priorities and enablers for success across key areas of focus, including cultural knowledge and guidance, voice and change, explore and participate, opportunities and options, being connected and holistic health.
TSRA’s Chairperson Mr Napau Pedro Stephen encourages all community members and stakeholders to submit feedback on the draft youth strategy.
“Your input is invaluable as we work together to create a supportive environment for our young people. We believe that by actively listening to our youth, we can develop a strategy that not only meets their needs, but works to mobilise effort by all respective agencies and departments delivering or supporting youth services in the region,” he said.
We invite all community members and stakeholders to provide their feedback via the TSRA feedback form by 5pm Thursday 31 October 2024.
For more information, visit the TSRA website or follow updates on social media.
Attachments
Zenadth Kes Inner Islands Youth Strategy – Draft for Community & Stakeholder