Chosen for national youth committee

Bradley Martin-Death from Umina has been chosen as one of 11 young Australians to be a member of the steering committee for the Australian Youth Forum for 2011.

Federal Youth Minister Mr Peter Garrett announced the 2011 committee on Wednesday, February 10, as it met for the first time at Parliament House, Canberra.

"Bradley is an inspiration for all young people in NSW," said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O'Neill.

"I am proud and delighted that this young man from Umina has been chosen to be part of the committee to drive this important national forum, which supports young people's engagement with Government.

"The forum allows young Australians from all over the country to have their voices heard on the most important issues and challenges that affect them," said Ms O'Neill.

The Australian Youth Forum is the formal communication channel between the Australian Government, young people aged between 15 and 24 and the youth sector.

"Bradley is 18 and studying in his first year a Diploma of Education in Aboriginal Studies and is a young Indigenous leader and advocate for his local community," Ms O'Neill said.

"Bradley's passion for drama and the arts is expressed in his new advocacy service, Y-CAD (Youth Cultural and Arts Development), a youth Indigenous organisation that promotes the importance of education, cultural awareness and cultural arts."

Media Release, 10 Feb 2011 Matt Pulford, Office of Deborah O'Neill MP