ASEAN Youth Ambassadors
Promoting the voices of young people and building a robust platform for their leadership has been a founding objective of this Network since its inception. We recognize that any effort to champion Australian values and foster social cohesion remains incomplete—and ultimately unsustainable—without the energy, insight, and active participation of the next generation.
Our youth are mentored to advocate for the broader community, including First Nations peoples, ensuring their leadership is grounded in deep respect and cultural awareness.
Our platforms empower young people to take leadership roles and advocate for their communities. In doing so, we put into practice the core values of respect, compassion, and inclusion enshrined in our Constitution.
The Youth Team is proactive in their advocacy, taking the initiative to engage directly with government stakeholders. By positioning themselves at the strategic intersection of policy and community.
Photo: Members of youth from diverse backgrounds, including Burmese, Cambodian, Armenian, Lao and African held a meeting with the Department of Home Affairs, December 2025.
Photo: ASEAN Ltd Ambassadors and Directors presented a copy of the
Constitution to the Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister
for Immigration and the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
at a roundtable consultation on Cambodia, November 2025
A core priority of the Network is to provide advocacy platform accessible for Young Ambassadors a seat at the table. This inclusive strategy is designed to ensure the values enshrined in the Network's Constitution benefit the community beyond our young people by:
▪︎ Broaden the Leadership network
▪︎ Foster Cross-Cultural Solidarity
▪︎ Scale Advocacy Impact
Photo: Unveiling of the Constitution at Parliament House NSW, on 14 October 2025 in the presence of the:
* Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG
* Prof. Sev Ozdowski AM FRSN
* Prof. Fleur Johns, Dean and Head of Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
* Prof. Stephen Rodda, Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Innovation, University of NSW
* Craig Foster AM
* Dr Patricia Jenkings AFM
* Minister Hon. Jihad Dib MP
* Minister Hon. Janelle Saffin MP
* Roby Preston MP
* Kylie Wilkinson MP
* Tim Crakanthorp MP