Jordon Humphreys
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| Born | Jordon Humphreys 2005/2006 (age 19-20) |
| Years active | 2021-present |
| Known for | Legislative change, youth advocacy, work in politics |
| Awards | 2024 NT Young Achiever of the Year, 2023 Nominee for Young Australian of the Year |
Jordon (Jordy) Humphreys (born 2005/2006) is an Australian youth, disability, and mental health advocate.[1]. He is known for his work in developing Northern Territory youth policy and anti-bullying legislation, as well as community engagement initiatives. He was named the 2024 Northern Territory Young Achiever of the Year for his advocacy and contributions to youth leadership.[2][3]
Career and advocacy
In 2022, Humphreys was appointed to the Northern Territory Youth Round Table, a government advisory body that provides input into policies affecting young people.[4] He later became co-chair of the NT Youth Strategy Project Reference Group, helping develop strategic frameworks for youth engagement in the Territory.[5]
Humphreys has been active in public debates over youth policy, including opposition to punitive curfew measures in Alice Springs, instead advocating for long-term preventative strategies and more youth drop-in centres.[6][7] He has also participated in consultations for the Northern Territory Education Engagement Strategy and played a key role in the creation of the Department of Education's Youth Voice Peak Group.[5]
Recognition
Humphreys received the 2024 NT Young Achiever of the Year Award and the Minister for Youth Excellence in Youth Leadership Award for his contributions to youth leadership and advocacy.[2][3] He was also named the 2023 Young Centralian of the Year, and was a nominee for 2023 Young Australian of the Year..[8]
Future plans
Humphreys has stated his intention to enter Northern Territory politics in the future, aiming to translate his advocacy into legislative action.[3]
References
- ↑ Humphreys, Jordon (12 August 2025). "LinkedIn". Jordon Humphreys - LinkedIn. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Jordon Humphreys wins 2024 NT Young Achiever of the Year Award". Courier Mail. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Jordon Humphreys: NT Young Achiever winner hopes to enter politics". Territory FM. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "2022 Youth Round Table Members Announced". RCN Australia. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Young people to have voice heard". Mirage News. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "Young NT leaders say curfew bill risks discrimination". ABC News. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "Calls for more youth drop-in centres in Alice Springs". ABC News. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ↑ "Jordon Humphreys | Australian of the Year". australianoftheyear.org.au. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
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