Raise Our Voice Australia

Mobilising young women and gender diverse people through education, campaigns and community to transform policy and politics.

Welcome to Year 5 of Raise Our Voice in Parliament!

Bigger, bolder, and more powerful than ever—this is your chance to speak up, spark change, and make your voice heard where it matters most.

This year, we’re challenging young Australians to tackle the big questions shaping our future. What steps should the government take today to build a better tomorrow for young Australians?

It’s time to bring your ideas, your passion, and your voice to the table. This is your opportunity to influence real decisions and drive action on the issues you care about most—whether it’s climate change, housing, mental health, education, or beyond.

Your voice matters. Your ideas inspire change. Don’t just watch history happen—be a part of it. Let’s make 2025 the year your voice shapes the future.

Our Work

  • A Movement for Youth Voices

    The Forfeit Campaign 2025 is your chance to make a difference this Federal Election. With over 1.2 million young Australians aged 14–18 inheriting the government chosen this year, their voices are too important to ignore. This campaign collects the priorities of young Australians who can’t yet vote and asks eligible voters to consider forfeiting their vote to amplify these critical issues. Together, from the polling booth to Parliament House, we’re shaping a brighter, more inclusive future. Share your priorities today and join a movement that puts youth voices at the forefront of politics and policy.

  • Raise Our Voice in Parliament 2025 is your chance to make an impact. Open to anyone aged 25 and under, this campaign gives young Australians the platform to share their ideas and influence politics and policy.

  • Book a workshop to further your leadership and civic engagement journey

    Our educational workshops develop young change makers, encouraging authentic, values-led leadership.

    We build knowledge around politics and policy processes, and equip change makers with the skills to catalyse change.

  • 1) New research by Raise Our Voice Australia finds that young women and gender diverse people are less likely to aspire to political and government careers due to lower likelihood to identify as a leader, lack of role models, and low confidence in their qualifications.

    Young people are politically engaged, and doing politics differently

    2) A new report released by the Global Institute of Women’s Leadership, supported by Raise Our Voice Australia, finds that young politically engaged Australians care passionately about key issues, but don’t feel represented or listened to by our political leaders.

    3) Research by Raise Our Voice Australia in partnership with The Body Shop shows young women and gender diverse people are less likely to engage in political spaces as a result of media reporting over the last 12 months.

  • Raise Our Voice Australia's Community is a vibrant space where young Australians come together to share ideas, spark conversations, and drive meaningful change. Whether it’s through storytelling, policy advocacy, or grassroots action, this community empowers young people to amplify their voices and shape a better future.

    Here, your passions turn into purpose, and your ideas become the foundation for progress. Together, we’re building a movement that’s bold, inclusive, and unstoppable.

  • Our Impact is measured in voices amplified, conversations sparked, and change created. Through campaigns like Raise Our Voice in Parliament, we’ve empowered young Australians to influence policies, challenge norms, and shape their futures.

    From the ideas shared to the actions taken, we’ve seen young people lead the way on critical issues like climate change, mental health, equality, and more. With every voice we amplify, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive, and empowered generation ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Together, we’re turning passion into progress.