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Beyond Borders: Breaking Down the Silos is a one- day forum exploring the critical role of partnership, shared vision, and coordinated action in strengthening regional youth sector systems, grounded in the principles of collective impact.
Incorporating youth work best practice and a strong commitment to child safety, this event highlights the importance of inclusive, ethical, and culturally responsive approaches. Designed to both challenge and inspire, the day will support workers to reflect on existing barriers, spotlight regional innovation in youth participation, and identify opportunities for deeper collaboration across the sector.
What to expect
Beyond Borders will explore how regional communities can address the siloing of services and programs for young people, bringing together workers across the Southern Mallee and from a range of experience, and building our sector's capacity and confidence to advocate for meaningful change in our communities.
Featuring keynote speaker and Churchill Fellow, Katie Acheson, along with a local panellist discussion and interactive workshops, the day is designed to challenge and inspire. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on local barriers, celebrate what’s working, and develop practical strategies for deeper collaboration.
Come to learn, share, connect and leave with a plan for working together for young people in your community.
Who should attend?
This event is for people who work or volunteer with young people in the Southern Mallee and surrounding areas, providing an opportunity to hear from regional young people, learn from experts and peers, and grow your partnerships and networks.
This one-day forum will see doors open for registration at 9:00 AM for a 9:30 AM start, and finish by 3:30 PM, with catering provided thanks to Charlton College VET Hospitality Program.
We extend our sincere thanks to North Central Local Learning Employment Network and KD Solutions for their partnership in bringing together nuanced, place-based opportunities. Their locally informed approach plays a critical role in strengthening outcomes by ensuring initiatives are responsive to community needs.
Conference Logo designed by: Chelsea Crawley-Walsh
YACVic Rural is proud to deliver 'Beyond Borders - Breaking Down Silos' in partnership with:
Acknowledgement of Country and Cultural Safety
Beyond Borders will take place on the Land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Bunjil’s lore states that those who walk on this land must care for the Country and waterways as well as for the children and young people. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
Child Safety and Code of Conduct
YACVic is a child safe organisation. By attending this conference, you agree to join us in our commitment to child safety.
All participants, including attendees, speakers, staff and supervisors are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct throughout the conference.
Contact us
For further information about the conference or want to know other ways to get involved, please contact Taline Ferreira (she/her), YACVic Rural Events Officer, at TFerreira@YACVic.org.au.