Meet Kate Ellis MP: VGen Ambassador

In late 2008, we had the privilege of having Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Youth and Sport become VGen’s Ambassador. Our connection with Kate began through VGen members in Kate’s electorate of Adelaide meeting with her regularly to highlight the Make Poverty History campaign as well as World Vision’s Don’t Trade Lives campaign.

Kate’s interest and passion for social justice, along with her belief in the power of young people to influence change make her the perfect ambassador for VGen, particularly through her ability to represent VGen’s (and World Vision’s) campaigns in parliament.

Watch: VGen's Alana and Brett enjoyed the opportunity to meet Kate in early 2009 and ask her thoughts on Ethical Consumerism.

In her role as VGen’s Ambassador, Kate will be adding value to many of our initiatives and campaigns nationally. 2009 is set to be an exciting year.

Keep an eye out for VGen events and initiatives where Kate will be speaking and presenting…and watch this space – you will soon have a chance to ask Kate a question too.

In the meantime:

• Check out Kate's own website, or
• Take part in the discussion on the Australian Youth Forum