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Thinking outside the tank

8 April 2009

Michael Koss, Thom Woodroofe, Aaron Green, Charles Firth, Danielle Galvin, Tim Udorovic, Roj Amedi and Hayley Caulfield at the Left Right Think Tank launch.

Seven Monash students will lead the call for broader political debate with the launch of a new youth organisation called Left Right Think Tank.

Left Right was launched last month at BMW Edge, Federation Square by television personality Charles Firth from 'The Chaser.'

Left Right is the brainchild of Arts (Global) student Thom Woodroofe who developed the organisation to provide young Australians with the opportunity to contribute to government policy.

It is Australia's first independent and non-partisan think tank for young people.

The organisation's executive is made up entirely of student volunteers including Arts students Hayley Caulfield and Danielle Galvin, Arts (Global) student Roj Amedi, Arts/Law student Michael Koss, Arts/Commerce student Aaron Green and Commerce/Law student Tim Udorovic.

"We have developed an amazing team of dedicated volunteers who all bring diverse skills to the organisation," Thom said.

"From Monash we have people who have worked in Israel's emergency services, been radio reporters, and those who have served on advisory boards for other organisations."

Thom said he believed the work with Left Right would benefit and enhance their university studies.

"We are all doing such different things with Left Right," Thom said.

"Hayley is one of our company directors, Danielle has driven an incredible media campaign that has included coverage in the major newspapers and on TV, and Aaron is running our organisation's budget."

Left Right has also recently initiated a fellowship program. Aimed at first-year students, the fellowship will provide 12 people with the opportunity to work with Left Right for a period of five months.

For more information on how you can get involved or to apply for the fellowship visit the Left Right website.