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Read what students had to say about attending the Active Citizenship Convention:
I learnt that it isn't just about us all having an equal voice, but about educating everyone on the issues we all face and allowing them to make educated decisions.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
I was really inspired by saying and knowing I could potentially do something great at my age. Feels good
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
People don't have to agree with each other to reach a mutually respectful consensus and make decisions.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
That we, the people have the power, not just the leaders.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
It doesn't always have to be super big to be a change, things can start small.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
This event has it has made me think that nothing is going to happen if I sit there and wait
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
The convention has taught me that even though we are young people, we can still have a positive impact on the community
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
That there are so many ways you can play a part in democracy, it doesn't just mean voting
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
That disagreement is good because it helps build democracy
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
Now I will take time to assess sources for credibility and reliability, distinguishing between legitimate reporting and misinformation.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
[The voting experience] is very relevant for young people as we are the next generation and will play a big role in choosing who will lead us, and I was able to learn how to do it safely and smartly.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
It has given me new perspectives on how democracy functions and the things that can threaten it.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
The voting experience was the highlight of the event, given that it had a lot of similarities to real life and introduced me to a voting process, without the importance of a real candidate
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
A highlight of the event was lunchtime where we were able to speak to inspirational people in sports, politics and music
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
I loved the musical performance at the end of the conference as it offered a great celebration for everything we had learned.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
It has inspired me to take action and make a difference even just through small actions everyday
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
It is not something I would normally go for, so I am glad I went. I am also glad that as a country school, we were included.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
I quite liked the memo: delivered by young, for young people. It gave an instant sense of connection and engagement.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
As a facilitator, I found the convention really rewarding, and it was a really good opportunity to meet some new faces in the youth space.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
I really enjoyed the peer teaching aspect of the Youth Facilitator Program.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
I personally enjoyed the interactive activities led by the youth facilitators the most. It was also great being able to talk to the students and gain a perspective into who they were and what they believed in and concerns that they cared about
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
This kind of event [makes] teenagers aware about democracy and give them a chance to show their interest
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
My highlight was being able to share ideas with such a range of people and meet so many different people.
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
I learnt that democracy relies on ordinary people being involved in what goes on
- 2025 Active Citizenship Convention student attendee
