25. Why do we need youth voice?

YChat's is back! After a long hiatus, a little rebranding, and a new host - your favourite podcast is back with a new episode. In this episode, we're asking why - Why do we need youth voice? New host Maeson talks to two young people about their experience in advocacy, young people's place in decision-making, and the barriers we face to having our voices heard.  This episodes guests are Alicia from Perth, WA, and Remi from Ballarat, Victoria. Alicia is a third year university student studying Political Science, International Relations, and Anthropology. They are dedicated to social justice, being involved in many social causes. Alicia is currently co-directing and co-producing a short documentary that looks at youth homelessness.  Remi is a mental health, disability, and LGBTQ+ youth advocate. He is studying to be a radio host alongside creating music with his friends. He listens to pop punk and emo music, draws, plays video games, makes fantasy stories, creates and paints his own clothes, and doom-scrolls the internet in his spare time. He has always loved singing and dreams to perform on a huge stage one day.  Let us know what your thoughts are on youth voice and this episode! Get in touch: Facebook: www.facebook.com/YMCAWesternAustralia Instagram: @ymca_wa