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Youth Affairs Network of Queensland Inc

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Children Citizenship and Governance Criminal Justice Human Rights Humanitarian Affairs Justice Minority Rights Youth Social Development: Social policy Youth
Geographic scope:	Local
Country of activity:	Australia
Millennium Development Goals:	Achieve universal primary education Reduce child mortality
Mission statement:	The Youth Affairs Network of Queensland Inc (YANQ) is the peak community youth affairs organisation in Queensland, representing individuals and organisations from Queensland's youth sector. We promote the interests and well being of young people across the state by: * Disseminating information to members, the youth sector, and the broader community * Undertaking campaigns and lobbying * Making representations to government and other influential bodies * Resourcing regional and issues-based networks * Consulting and liaising with members and the field * Linking with key state and national bodies * Initiating projects * Hosting forums and conferences * Input into policy development * Enhancing the professional development of the youth sector We advocate on behalf of young people in Queensland, especially disadvantaged young people, to government and the community. We promote and support cultural diversity. We encourage the development of policies and programs that respond to the rights and needs of young people.
Year established:	1991
Year of registration:	1991
Number and type of members:	YANQ has 130 Financial Members, who have signed up to the organisation's values and are able to vote at the Annual General Meeting. There are 40 Financial Subscribers, who have not signed up the organisation's values and do not have the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting.
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Donations and grants from domestic sources

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