What’s happening?
On 28 August 2025, students from 15 high schools across Queensland and the Northern Territory will gather at Queensland Parliament for the first-ever Together For Humanity Queensland and Northern Territory Youth Summit.
Led by the not-for-profit Together For Humanity (TFH), the event is themed ‘Bridging to the Future: Navigating Identity and Differences Together’. Students will collaborate to propose solutions to cultural misunderstandings, discrimination, and social divides, presenting their ideas to politicians and community leaders.
Why it matters
This is the first Queensland-based youth summit hosted by TFH, following successful events in NSW, Victoria, and the ACT. It reflects the organisation’s national growth in tackling prejudice and promoting cohesion through school programs.
Annette Schneider, CEO of Together For Humanity, said, “What better place to bring the future leaders of Australia together than Parliament House in Brisbane, where they can speak directly to the decision makers and be inspired to be change-makers themselves.”
Local Impact
Mackay State High School students will represent their region alongside other participating schools:
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Dripstone Middle School (Darwin)
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Centralian Senior College (Alice Springs)
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St Laurence’s College
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Redeemer Lutheran College
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Yeronga State High School
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Cannon Hill Anglican College
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Padua College
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Mount Alvernia College
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Islamic College of Brisbane
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Kenmore State High School
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Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
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St Thomas More College
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Wilsonton State High School (Toowoomba)
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Harristown State High School (Toowoomba)
By the numbers:
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15 schools from Queensland and the Northern Territory
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3 of 4 schools featured in SBS’s The Swap are attending as a unified team
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Over 500,000 students have engaged in TFH programs since 2002
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Over 20 years of delivering education programs tackling prejudice and division
Zoom In
Students from St Laurence’s College, Brisbane, where diversity and inclusion are school priorities are actively participating. Principal Ben Lowrie said: “At St. Laurence’s College, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every young man feels seen, heard, and valued.”
Megan Huber, Assistant Head of Faculty Diverse Learning and the lead co-ordinator for the event, added: “Our students… have voiced a powerful desire to bridge divides, challenge discrimination, and ensure everyone has a fair shot at success, regardless of their background or access to resources.
The summit is an incredible opportunity for them to share their experiences and contribute to solutions that create truly harmonious and equitable communities for all.”
Zoom Out
Together For Humanity is a not-for-profit provider of educational services that works with schools to eliminate prejudice, so all young people feel they belong.
Their diverse team of educators delivers face-to-face and online programs that help students navigate differences and support teachers in building inclusive classrooms.
Established in 2002, Together For Humanity has reached over half a million students and is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education through the Connected Youth and Communities initiative.
What to look for next
Watch for the outcomes of the 28 August summit as students pitch their diversity and inclusion ideas to decision-makers. These conversations could shape future community projects across Australia.
