Kicking off the 2022 National Landcare Conference, the NextGen Landcare Youth Forum provided a space for young people around Australia to come together and explore ways they can channel their passion and concern for the future of our planet into meaningful action.
Hosted by Costa Georgiadis and the team at Intrepid Landcare, the three sessions of the high impact forum saw a range of inspiring young leaders and school students share their stories, tips, and experiences, moving on to then discuss the many diverse ways our young leaders, communities and schools can get involved and look after the environment, in their own way.
Designed for senior primary school students, high school students and youth groups aged 18 or under, NextGen Landcare Youth participants gained access to practical tools, resources, knowledge and support from people who could help make their ideas happen.
Intrepid Landcare is an adventurous organisation that empowers young people aged late teens to early thirties to lead on stuff that matters. Providing a common space to inspire, connect and empower young people to act and lead with Landcare, Intrepid delivers a range of leadership and personal development programs, and community engagement services.
To catch up on the sessions, you can view the videos below:
Video 1 of 3
(Presentation slides for Video 1 are available at the same link)
Video 2 of 3
(Presentation slides for Video 2 are available at the same link)
Video 3 of 3
(Presentation slides for Video 3 are available at the same link)
Additional Video with thanks to Monster Children and Hawkes Brewing Co.: Former Australian Prime Minister, the late Bob Hawke.
Do stuff that matters journal - turn your ideas into action for the environment
The Do stuff that matters journal - turn your ideas into action for the environment is a resource that has been designed by young people to support more young people to turn their ideas into action for the environment. It can be used as a stand alone resource to work through your passions and ideas, or it can accompany the NextGen Landcare Youth Forum recordings or your very own mini-forum or brainstorming session.
Download the journal here
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