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We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Summit Keynote Speaker, Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman and National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, Sue-Anne Hunter.  Sue-Anne Hunter is the inaugural National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, and a Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman. She is […]

We are excited to announce our 2026 Koorie Youth Summit artist, Milla Morgan!  Selected by our Working Group members, Milla will be working alongside our members to create this years’ Summit logo.  Milla is a proud Italian, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta artist who is committed to reframing how First Nations creators are perceived. She aims

My name is Ruby I’m a proud Lama Lama woman from Coen, QLD (up in the Cape York Peninsula) but grew up in foster-care here in Melbourne from a very young age. I’m an artist, online known as @lifeofrubii (now changed to @rubiiredart) and I occasionally stream myself playing video games over on the streaming

On Tuesday 28th October, the Victorian Government announced it will reopen the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in April 2026. The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) once again strongly condemns this punitive approach; regressive decision-making only risks further entrenchment of young people within the justice system. The Victorian Aboriginal Community have tirelessly advocated to halt Victoria’s reformed

The Koorie Youth Summit is back! For the first time, Victoria’s largest gathering of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will take place on Yorta Yorta Country in Shepparton. Scheduled for May 19-21, 2025, this transformative event will bring together young people aged 18-28 from across the state to connect, learn, and be inspired. 

This year, we’re proud to launch the Regional Summit Artist series, uplifting regional artists and young people. At KYC, we know the importance of connecting with and honouring local communities when we visit, ensuring that respect, care, and understanding guide our time on Country. That’s why we’re passionate about commissioning artists from the lands where

I am pumped to join KYC as Policy and Advocacy Officer, where I will be focused on improving justice system outcomes for Aboriginal young people in Victoria. I was lucky enough to be born and raised in Wurundjeri Country here in Naarm. I’ve hung around the area to make sure I’m always close enough to

Alongside the groundswell of condemnation from the Victorian Aboriginal community, organisations, leaders, and experts in the field, the Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is deeply disappointed by the Victorian Government’s announcement that they will abandon their promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.   Read our Media Release below:

I’m a proud Yorta Yorta Man, born on Yorta Yorta country in the small town of Mooroopna; just a short drive from Shepparton. I’ve got ties to Bundjalung, Wiradjuri and Gunai/Kurnai mob through my nan and pop. Most of my extended family still reside in and around Mooroopna/Shepparton. My immediate family moved to beautiful WaddaWurrung