OPEN Mini Symposium 2026

Join the Centre’s Outcomes, Practice and Evidence Network and YACVic’s Youth Participation Practice Network for a collaborative mini symposium exploring how organisations can meaningfully engage young people while strengthening outcomes, leaning and service improvement.

This interactive online event brings together practitioners, researchers, evaluators, participation professionals, service leaders and young people to share practical examples or participation in action. Through a series of case studies, facilitated discussions and breakout conversations, participants will explore.

• How youth participation can strengthen programs, service and decision-making
• The role of evidence, evaluation and feedback in improving outcomes
• Practical approaches to embedding participation in everyday practice
• Lessons learned from organisations navigating challenges, change and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to connect with peers across sectors and disciplines