Young Yarners Program engages young First Nations voters

A program making sure Indigenous Australians vote matters is encouraging young people to participate in future elections.

Funded by the Electoral Commission, the idea of the Young Yarners program was established after the voice campaign found many first nations peoples in communities were not fully informed on the voting process.

Participants across Australia will co-design a community project to promote electoral participation and encourage youth and mob to enrol and vote.

Image: Image: Supplied/ Micah Kickett

Produced By: Micah Kickett

Featured In Story: Leanne Bonner – Engagement Officer, Australian Electoral Commission, Tim Tuikaba – Young Yarners Support Person, Shaye Baker – Young Yarners Participant, and Sam Clarke – Young Yarners Participant

First aired on The Wire, Monday 7 April 2025