Connecting Year 9 students across Victoria and the Asia-Pacific 

The Global Youth Forum program is a virtual, three-session learning program for Year 9 students in Victorian schools. It connects students in Victoria with their peers across the Asia-Pacific to develop global citizenship, intercultural understanding, and leadership skills.

• Appreciate and understand what it means to be a global citizen 
• Identify local and global issues and determine the policies and systems which influence these
• Strengthen awareness of their own biases and the biases of others and recognise that this awareness is needed to create cohesive communities 

• Identify and implement strategies to address differing views and behaviours, emphasising their impact on fostering social cohesion within both local and global communities.

   

Further Information:

The forums assist students in developing global competencies and are aligned with the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0) and the Victorian Curriculum (Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Design and Technologies and the Victorian Capabilities), including global citizenship, intercultural understanding, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Prior to the forum, teachers and students are provided with briefings and a comprehensive information pack with all activities and learning materials.

Cohort 1

KEY DATES

Registrations close Friday 20th of September 2024

Teacher Briefing via Zoom - Wednesday 9th October 2024 (3.45pm - 4.30pm)

Student Briefing via Zoom - Thursday 10th October 2024 (12pm - 12.45pm) 
 

FORUMS 
Session One: Wednesday 16th October (9am - 3pm) 
Session Two: Choice of Friday 18th October OR Monday 21st October (9am - 3pm)

Session Three: Wednesday 23rd October (9am - 3pm)

KEY DATES

Registrations close Friday 1st of November 2024

Teacher Briefing via Zoom - Wednesday 6th November 2024 (3.45pm - 4.30pm)

Student Briefing via Zoom - Thursday 7th November 2024 (12pm - 1 2.45pm) 
 

FORUMS 
Session One: Wednesday 13th November (9am - 3pm) 
Session Two: Choice of Friday 15th November OR Monday 18th November (9am - 3pm)

Session Three: Wednesday 20th November (9am - 3pm)

FACE-TO-FACE EVENT 
A face-to-face session will be held at The University of Melbourne, bringing together students from the two Global Youth Forum cohorts. This day will connect students with youth leaders and change-makers through keynote presentations, interactive and collaborative activities and networking opportunities.

Face-to-face event: Friday 22nd November (10am - 2pm)