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Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington with 2018 Youth Parliament Member for Nanango Belinda Spencer (Nanango SHS) and South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff … after her experience at Youth Parliament, Belinda was also invited to speak at the QRRRWN Conference held in Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 25, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aspiring young political leaders are being invited to nominate to represent the Nanango Electorate in the 2019 YMCA Youth Parliament.<\/p>\n

The Youth Parliament is an opportunity for young people aged 15-25 to put their hands up and make their voices heard.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis program is a fantastic opportunity for our young Queenslanders to learn leadership skills and speak about the issues they really care about,\u201d Youth Minister Di Farmer said.<\/p>\n

The Youth Parliament program has been running for 24 years, connecting young people with their peers, community and MPs,\u00a0creating important networks for their later life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe experience can provide participants with opportunities to build important life skills like public-speaking, decision-making, and teamwork,” Ms Farmer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYouth Parliament offers our best and brightest young minds the chance to speak passionately on the subjects that inspire them.”<\/p>\n

Students in Year 11 and 12 can receive one point toward their Queensland Certificate of Education for completing the program.<\/p>\n

The program runs from April until October.<\/p>\n

Nominations open on Monday (January 28) and close on Friday, February 22.<\/p>\n