Kick off our free Advocacy & Arts program with Youth Pride Network discussing the importance of advocacy! Learn about the different levels of advocacy and how to build a campaign focusing on the challenges facing young LGBTQIA+ people.
In the second part of the workshop, the Vic Park Young Leaders will host a pot painting and planting session with Colour Co, perfect for all skill levels! Paint your way to a colourful planter in a design of your choosing, ready to house your plant of choice. All materials and plants included.
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About Youth Pride Network
A committee is a group of young LGBTIQA+ people from across Western Australia who are working to improve the lives of all young LGBTIQA+ people in the state through systemic advocacy, education, and events. Established in 2017, during the marriage equality plebiscite.
About Vic Park Young Leaders
The Young Leaders work to generate youth-based events and communications strategies with the Town. They will be the first port of call to provide advice and feedback on policies and procedures, deliver youth-engagement activities and work with the Town on relevant initiatives.
About Colour Co
Get colourful and creative with a brand new, Perth-based creative workshop group ready to bring some colour to your world. Specialising in creating vibrant and bold pieces, you'll always leave Colour Co Workshops with a smile and a beautiful work of art! Their workshops are fun, engaging, and suitable for all skill levels.
About Advocacy & Arts
A FREE program of workshops for young people that combines LGBTQIA+ advocacy with the arts. Over six workshops across August to October, learn practical approaches to LGBTQIA+ leadership and allyship and make something arty. It’s crafty and educational!
These workshops are designed for younger folks, ages 16–26.
Advocacy & Arts is presented by the Town of Victoria Park in partnership with Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) and Victoria Park Community Centre.
