October 4th, 2024A little extra help for younger Victorians to navigate life

The state government says it is helping young Victorians navigate important aspects of life with an online platform that is fun to use and includes information about a range of topics. 

Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman in recent days has launched the new YouthNav website which has been collaboratively developed with younger Victorians.

The Labor Government has invested $750,000 to deliver the life skills resource designed to help younger Victorians aged from 12 to 25. 

YouthNav asks users about their skills using interactive prompts and provides guidance on life topics using clickable information presented in an engaging way. 

The platform teaches users skills to plan for and succeed in getting a job, moving out of home, travelling, having their say and managing money. 

Over 160 people aged from 13 to 25 were consulted during development of the platform and provided feedback that has shaped the information and topics it covers. 

Financial counsellors and youth practitioners, including South East Community Links, also provided insights. 

The platform was co-designed and tested with members of the Victorian Youth Congress, an advisory group made up of 20 young people aged 12 to 25, who work with the Labor Government to make sure a youth perspective is embedded in policies and decisions that affect Victoria’s young people. 

Victorian Youth Congress members were involved in concept and prototype testing of the online platform over a 12-month period, helping to create a resource that meets the needs and interests of young people. 

For more information, or to try YouthNav, visit youthcentral.vic.gov.au/youthnav. 

Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman: “Young people have been involved in the design of this online platform every step of the way – the outcome is fantastic and this new resource will make a difference for young people across our State.”