Blacktown Youth Forum

On the 21st of February, 10 members of the SRC participated in the Blacktown Youth Forum. With other young people in the Blacktown region, we spoke about the many things we face as a whole. Topics such as: Violence in Youth, Mental Illness and Racial and Gender Inequalities, were talked about throughout the day.

In the beginning, we were introduced to many people, whether it was someone who was a part if the council, or the youth ambassadors, everyone had a say in what the future could hold for Blacktown. To put it simply it was a day where kids, just like us, were able to speak and to be heard.

Overall it was a good day and we had many heated discussions. Something to take from the experience that i hope others do as well is, it’s up to our generation to change what the next one should learn. Even if it is a small change it affects how the world sees us, and how in turn, we see the world.

Annie Kereopa

School Captain