Jakob Zaleski. Last year our club gave a small donation [$300] to Jakob to assist him participating in the 2023 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament. This is an apolitical program coordinated by the YMCA NSW, and acts as an advocacy platform for young people in New South Walesaged 15 to 18. Participants spend time in Committees developing mock Bills, which they debate during a week-long camp in the NSW Parliament. Bills are given Royal Assent by the Youth Governor and handed to the NSW Government and Opposition for consideration.
Josh Bell RYLA candidate. Josh is 22 years old attended Mosman HS and has been working as a content creator. However he has recently resigned from his position as he is preparing to study for a music degree commencing in 2025 but beforehand is going overseas to visit his sister in Europe. He was nominated and re-elected for the full term as Chair of Canteen Australia’s Youth Advisory Team and is still an active member. He is also a Youth Ambassador and organises programs for young people affected by cancer as a Youth Leader. Our club will be responsible for the cost of Josh participating in the Youth Parliament [$2000]