Fierce young First Nations Voice advocates gather for referendum push
The young campaigners gathering in Brisbane are drawn from throughout the country and are all fierce advocates of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the First Nations Voice. (Image credit: The Uluru Dialogue)
A group of more than 30 impressive and committed young First Nations leaders is meeting in Meanjin (Brisbane) this weekend to focus their efforts on winning the referendum for a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
At the conclusion of the historic three-day gathering from Friday, 21 July to Sunday 23 July, the Uluru Youth Dialogue – the youth led campaign working under the leadership and guidance of the Uluru Dialogue since 2019 - will officially launch the Uluru Youth Dialogue Ambassadors.
The Ambassadors will work alongside and in support of Uluru Youth Dialogue Co-Chairs, Cobble Cobble woman Allira Davis and Wiradjuri woman Bridget Cama.
Uluru Youth Dialogue Co-Chairs, Cobble Cobble woman Allira Davis (left) and Wiradjuri woman Bridget Cama. (Image credit: Ben Fry / The Uluru Dialogue)
Those gathering in Brisbane are drawn from throughout the country and are all fierce advocates of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the First Nations Voice.
Uluru Youth Dialogue Co-Chair Bridget Cama said the campaign for a First Nations Voice is about to launch and the Uluru Youth Dialogue will be doing its part to ensure the referendum is successful.
“Our young people are committed to this pragmatic reform that will achieve a better future for First Peoples and for this country,” said Ms Cama.
“The purpose of this event is to arm our young leaders with the skills and information they need to persuade Australians of the urgency and necessity of the Voice and create better outcomes for our young mob and future generations to come.
“The Uluru Youth Dialogue Ambassadors will draw upon the skills and information they gain across the three days to continue having conversations at a grassroots level in their communities.
“We started the Uluru Youth Dialogue in 2019 because we felt it was crucial for young people to have a place and platform to have their voices heard and contribute to the Uluru Statement movement.
Co-Chair of The Uluru Dialogue, Aunty Pat Anderson AO, is in Brisbane to inspire the next generation of First Nations leaders. (Image credit: The Uluru Dialogue)
“We are really excited to launch this program and have First Nations Ambassadors out in community, working with Allira and I to continue the work of the Uluru Youth Dialogue.”
Uluru Youth Dialogue Co-Chair Allira Davis said giving young First Peoples more opportunities to raise awareness about the Voice and its benefits will be key to ensuring the success of the upcoming referendum.
“The recent Australia Institute poll confirmed more than 73 per cent of young Australians support the Voice. We know young people want to make sure this happens and see a successful referendum,” said Ms Davis.
“As we get closer to the referendum, our young people will play a critical role in harnessing this support and educating the wider population.
“This has been a long-term goal for us, and we are looking forward to working with the Uluru Youth Dialogue Ambassadors who will play a key part in the education piece leading up to the referendum.
“There is more to come from youth! We are excited and looking forward to getting to work.”
