Young people

Young Queenslanders are among the worst affected by the Global Economic Crisis and will remain among the most vulnerable well after the economy begins to recover. Unemployment has reached 18.6% for young people in Queensland in late 2009, and by June 2010 it is predicted that at least 27,800 young people will be looking for full time work.

QCOSS advocates for an increased focus on early intervention initiatives that strengthen the resilience and life chances of disadvantaged young people, particularly those in contact with child protection, youth justice, homelessness or poverty. QCOSS supports the representations of colleagues, such as Youth Affairs Network Queensland (YANQ) and the Queensland Youth Housing Coalition in providing a voice on behalf ofQueensland’s youth.

Policy Paper Young People
Nov 2009
QCOSS' 2009 policy position paper outlining the key issues facing young Queenslanders and our recommended actions and reforms.
Submission National Human Rights Consultation, 2009
Jun 2009
The National Human Rights Consultation aimed to seek a range of views from across Australia about the protection and promotion of human rights. The Consultation was run by an independent Committee, who were supported by a Secretariat in the Attorney-General’s Department. The QCOSS submission primarily focusses on economic, social and cultural rights, and a human rights charter. It also contains information relating to homelessness and poverty, health, Indigenous rights, immigration and refugees, children and young people’s rights, and race discrimination.
Useful Links to External Resources
May 2011