YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament– Nominations are Open!  

Nominations are now open for the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. It is open to young Queenslanders aged 15 - 25 who would like to represent their community, have their voice heard and make a difference.    

The prestigious YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament is the only official youth parliament in Queensland which has run for over 25 years. It provides an amazing opportunity and a platform for young people’s voices to be heard, as well as to network with inspirational young people from all over Queensland and politicians. 

The highlight of the program is sitting in the Parliamentary Chamber in Brisbane, sitting in the same seats as the real parliament. Although, the tea and scones on the parliamentary balcony are also memorable!    

Marymount College has had a long involvement with the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament – many College Alumni have represented their community through the program in the past, including: Kate Coombes, Jack McLintock, Monnie Esmond (2013), Nikara Rangesh (2014), as well as former student and staff member Miss Janie-Marie Burgess (class of 2012). In addition to current teacher, Mr Garrett Fitzgerald who participated as the Youth Member for the Greenslopes Electorate in 2009 and 2010. And was previously involved with running the program as Community Engagement Officer in 2011.  

However, Marymount College is not currently involved with the program, it is merely being promoted it to Marymount Students. Marymount College is supportive of the YMCA Youth Parliament, but please note that it is not a school activity and no staff will be present. 

Nominations are now open! They can be made through the website. For more information check out: the website, Facebook page or ask Mr. Fitzgerald for more details.

Garrett Fitzgerald
Humanities Teacher and United Nations Convenor