Youth urged to help guide govt plan

The panel will help develop a three-year Youth Action Plan for SA, which will be used by the government to ensure the best outcomes for young South Australias, including in the areas of education and employment.

Human Services Minister Michelle Lensink said the Youth Panel will bring up to 50 young people to the centre of the plan's development and the youth will be involved in all stages of the process.

"The Youth Panel is a crucial part of building this plan for the next three years," she said.

"It's an exciting opportunity for young people to tell us how we can work better together so we can achieve the best outcomes for our youth in SA now and in the future."

Ms Lensink said it was important to make sure the plan represented all South Australians and could make a real difference in young people's lives.

"This includes hearing from young people living in the regions, young people with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from our LGBTIQA+ communities," she said.

"The government has a strong focus providing better opportunities for our young people in SA and we want to ensure there are jobs and employment options for youth now and into the future."

Young people interested in joining the panel will need to be available to attend a workshop during the weekend of August 11-12.

Find out more about the Youth Panel and nominate to join before 9am Monday, July 29 yoursay.sa.gov.au/youth-action-plan

"In addition to the Youth Panel, there will be a range of opportunities for the public, government and non-government organisations, to contribute to the action plan later in the year, as well as checking back in with young people," Ms Lensink said.

Young South Australians can complete an online survey to help us understand what is important to them and what they want to see addressed in the Youth Action Plan.

The survey can be completed until August 2.