Even without a VOTE.
Tell us what’s most important to you this Federal Election.
Together, we’ll amplify your voice to create real change.
Your Voice Matters
Raise Our Voice Australia (ROVA) is amplifying the voices of young Australians under 18 this Federal Election.
The Forfeit campaign asks eligible voters to consider forfeiting their vote in the name of our collective future.
By gathering insights on the issues young people care about most, we aim to influence politics and policy decisions for generations to come.
Did you know? Over 1.5 million young Australians aged 13 to 17 will inherit the government chosen this election. Let’s ensure their voices are heard.
Leading Today. Shaping Tomorrow.
Leading Today. Shaping Tomorrow.
Are you under the age of 18?
This is your opportunity to make an impact.
What are the issues you care about most? Is it climate action, mental health, education, or gender equality? We want to hear from you! By completing our quick form, you’ll help shape the narrative for Australia’s future.
Your voice is powerful, and together, we can amplify it to ensure decision-makers pay attention to what truly matters.
Don’t wait—submit your priorities today and be part of the change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s required of my child to participate?
We’re asking young people to fill in a survey response to questions about the issue they want to see prioritised by voters in this year’s Federal election. Once this survey is submitted, your child’s summary of the issue, along with their first name and age will be shared on our website. for eligible voters to consider. Our call to action will be to voters, to ask them to pledge their support for a future that prioritises the issues that matter most to the young people this election.
The survey also requires participants to fill in personal information, demographic data and questions related to their experience of politics in Australia. This information is not shared publicly on the campaign platform. However, it is de-identified and used in ROVA’s research and impact reporting. More information about our privacy policy can be found here.
What information will you be sharing publicly?
We will only share:
First name
Age
Pronouns
State
Keeping your child safe is our priority. If, at any stage, you or your child would like to withdraw from participation on the campaign, please email hello@raiseourvoiceaustralia.com.
What’s involved with the media opportunities that are mentioned?
ROVA works closely with journalists and the media to platform the voices across all of our programs. It’s important to us that the individuals engaged in our programs or campaigns have a positive and safe experience sharing their views and perspectives, especially when this is done in public spaces. Not everyone who agrees to be contacted for media opportunities will be contacted due to the volume of participants engaged and the opportunities that arise. Where we do support children and young people to speak publicly or to journalists, we provide training, support, debriefing and liaise with the media involved to ensure safety is paramount.
From the Polling Booth to Parliament House.
Our Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign is officially in its 5th year, and we’re so pumped to keep giving young Australians the chance to make real waves in politics and policy. Over the years, we’ve heard some amazing ideas and bold perspectives that have started conversations and made change happen.
This year we’re asking:
What should the government do today to make life better for young Aussies tomorrow?
Raise our Voice in Parliament open to anyone who is 25 and under Your voice isn’t just important—it’s powerful. Whether you’re fired up about climate change, mental health, housing, education, or something else, this is your moment to speak up and get heard. Real change starts with people like you stepping up and sharing your ideas.
Let’s do this together. Let’s shake things up and create the future we all want to see.
Your voice. Your future. Your moment. Let’s make it count.