Media releases: 19 May 2023
More than 30 school-aged students will ‘Takeover’ Mildura from 22 May to 26 May to share their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Youth Summit.
The Summit is a partnership between the ABC, VicHealth’s Future Healthy program, the Victorian Government and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Thirty-five students have been selected to have their stories and ideas featured on ABC Local Radio during the Summit and beyond. The winning stories showcase the diversity and bravery of young people in the region.
To further back these ideas, FRRR will offer support to community organisations to adopt and adapt the ideas developed by Summit participants.
Deb Samuels, FRRR’s People Team Lead, said, “These are our leaders of tomorrow. FRRR is inspired to be part of their journey and to invest in the local community so young people’s ideas can become a reality.”
Takeover Mildura winners will be featured across the ABC during the week of 22 May.
To read the full media release and find out more information about the program please visit: abc.net.au/takeovermildura.