CONNECTION AND ACTION STARTS HERE…
Future Connect is a directory of individuals and organisations working around Australia for a better future. We’re always looking for new people or entities to feature on our page, if you or your org would like to be a part of Future Connect, please get in touch with us!
Explore our different categories, or search for something specific:
CLIMATE CHANGE
Discover individuals and organisations doing amazing things in the climate space.
Australian Youth Climate Coalition
The Australian Youth Climate Coalition Is A Youth Movement Tackling The Climate Crisis. You can join a local group, be a member, volunteer, and more!
FOUNDED BY AMANDA MCKENZIE & ANNA ROSE IN 2006.
Project Planet
We make climate action easy! Learn about what's going on and discover practical, simple steps to ease your existential dread and help fight the climate crisis.
FOUNDED BY TEGAN LERM & LIZZIE HEDDING IN 2023.
Climate Action Network Australia
Climate Action Network Australia are nonprofit organisations who collaborate for better climate solutions, to protect people from climate change, to safeguard our natural environment.
FOUNDED IN 2000.
ECONOMICS
Movers and shakers looking our economy and how we can make it better.
Think Forward
Think Forward works to see intergenerational fairness and dialogue centred in Australian policymaking. A group of young people fighting for an economy that works for all generations. Advocacy, Education, Research.
FOUNDED BY SONIA ARAKKAL & MEGAN SHELLIE IN 2018.
POLICY
Discover individuals and organisations that are working to give young people input and experience in policymaking and writing.
Global Voices Australia
Global Voices is a youth-led Australian not-for-profit committed to developing the next generation of leaders by providing practical experience in policymaking, international relations, and diplomacy.
FOUNDED BY THOM WOODROOFE IN 2011.
FORE Australia
We make climate action easy! Learn about what's going on and discover practical, simple steps to ease your existential dread and help fight the climate crisis.
FOUNDED BY LUCY SKELTON IN 2024.
Young Australians in International Affairs
A national not-for profit organisation committed to engaging emerging leaders in international affairs. We facilitate career resources and publications to build the high calibre leaders necessary to navigate Australia's future.
FOUNDED BY MERCEDES PAGE IN 2014.
YOUTH
Discover individuals and organisations dedicated to empowering young people.
UN Youth Australia
A youth-led organisation that brings young people, community and global leaders together to equip the next generation of young leaders with the skills and inspiration to create meaningful change.
FOUNDED IN 1970.
Australian Youth Affairs Coalition
AYAC is the national body for young people aged 12–25 and the sector that supports them. As a member-driven organisation, we unite a powerful coalition to create meaningful change for young Australians.
FOUNDED IN 2002.
Foundation for Young Australians
FYA backs young Australians. They remove barriers by creating and scaling projects where individual young people are put in decision-making and leadership positions.
FOUNDED IN 2000.
Global Shapers Community
Global Shapers Community is a network of young people driving dialogue, action and change. With seven hubs across Australia, they engage young people from all walks of life who are drawn together by their commitment to finding tangible ways to volunteer to improve their local communities.
FOUNDED BY KLAUS SCHWAB IN 2011.
Year13
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of all young Australians by fixing the school-to-work transition.
Y13 offers a range of services and products for youth. Helping young people find what it is they’re passionate about and turn that passion into and actionable plan for the future.
FOUNDED BY SAXON PHIPPS & WILL STUBLEY IN 2011.
GenZ Abroad
Whether it’s finding you overseas opportunities, providing practical resources, inspiring you about new places, helping you land your dream internship, connecting you with a mentor, publishing your writing or linking you with a pen pal oceans away, we help you thrive.
Connecting, inspiring and supporting youth across the globe.
FOUNDED BY CHARLOTTE CARLES IN 2024.
MEDIA
Discover media and news companies run by young Australians.
The Daily Aus
We offer young Australians a digestible and engaging way to access the news. Our objective is to provide the context to a news story making the rounds.
FOUNDED BY SAM KOSLOWSKI & ZARA SEIDLER IN 2017.
Cheek Media Co.
A multi-platform, digital media project amplifying voices, stories and ideas that are first and foremost, real. Its purpose is to discuss serious concepts in dynamic, accessible and light-hearted ways.
FOUNDED BY HANNAH FERGUSON, KRISTIN PERISSINOTTO & CATHERINE STUBBS IN 2020.
EDUCATION + SKILLS
Discover organisations and individuals working to improve our education and employability in Australia.
Elucidate Education
We are a student-run WA charity, aimed at making education more accessible for everyone. Our organisation is run by volunteers with a passion for learning and teaching.
FOUNDED BY JACK ANDERSON & CHRISTIAN BIEN IN 2022.
Future Minds Network
We help young people learn 21st century skills to enter the workforce. We’ve helped 1000s globally to build their own businesses, practise future skills and land jobs.
FOUNDED BY NATHANIEL DIONG IN 2018.
Australian Council for Student Voice
We're building a national body whose purpose is the promotion and development of student voice. Sharing knowledge, resources, and leading practice, and support students to initiate local action.
FOUNDED BY MITCHELL SPRAGUE IN 2023.
Inspire Tomorrow Education
We are a movement fuelled by a profound belief in overcoming the barriers to Australian tertiary education to enable future change makers. Through our tutoring, technology and scholarship programs, we help students access University by giving them the tools to carve out their own paths to success.
FOUNDED BY PHOEBE BRITTEN IN 2024.
FEMINISM, LGBTQIA+
Discover organisations and individuals advocating for better outcomes for women, girls, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Teach Us Consent
A not-for-profit on a mission to eradicate normalised sexual violence. We believe in creating a world where future generations understand the concept of consent, and are empowered with knowledge, empathy and respect.
FOUNDED BY CHANEL CONTOS IN 2021.
What Were You Wearing?
An Indigenous, youth-led, not-for-profit organisation fighting to end sexual violence in Australia. Advocacy, Education, and Awareness.
FOUNDED BY SARAH WILLIAMS IN 2021.
Plan International Australia
Plan International Australia is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Working with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face.
ESTABLISHED (in Australia) IN 1970.
