Raise your voice to reinstate Melbourne Youth Orchestras' state government funding

Raise your voice to reinstate Melbourne Youth Orchestras' state government funding

For over 50 years, the Victorian Government has supported Melbourne Youth Orchastras (MYO). This year, all government funding was cut.

The 2024 funding was dedicated to aiding students facing access challenges, including those from financially strained families, with disabilities, in regional areas, and attending schools with inadequate music programs. 

Without this support, talented young musicians will struggle to access quality music education.

We urge you write to your Local Member of Parliament (MP) and stress the importance of reinstating funding for MYO.

We’ve written a draft for you, but the most impactful emails are unique and personalised. We encourage ...

For over 50 years, the Victorian Government has supported Melbourne Youth Orchastras (MYO). This year, all government funding was cut.

The 2024 funding was dedicated to aiding students facing access challenges, including those from financially strained families, with disabilities, in regional areas, and attending schools with inadequate music programs. 

Without this support, talented young musicians will struggle to access quality music education.

We urge you write to your Local Member of Parliament (MP) and stress the importance of reinstating funding for MYO.

We’ve written a draft for you, but the most impactful emails are unique and personalised. We encourage you to add a few lines at the beginning of the email about who you are, and why MYO matters to you. 

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Email your local member of parliament

Let your local MP know that the Victorian Government must reinstate ongoing funding for MYO.

Compose your email

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For greater impact update this sample email using your own words and include an attention-grabbing email subject. 

At a minimum, include an opening paragraph about who you are and why you support MYO. For example, include:

  • How MYO helped with your child’s music and general education
  • What you gained from participating in MYO - educationally, professionally or personally
  • The role MYO plays in Victoria's music sector
  • What MYO offers that goes beyond what’s available in Victorian schools