On 19 March, 2026, the Australia Tibet Council delegation visited the Tibetan Youth Congress for a meaningful engagement with Tibetan civil society representatives. The delegation included Ms Emma Davidson (Former Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly), Ms Sarah Redshaw (Councillor, Blue Mountains Local Council), Ms Brittney Henderson (Melbourne candidate for VIC State Parliament and an Australian Indigenous woman of Wiradjuri and Bunurong heritage), Ms Siobhan Isherwood (Councillor, Newcastle Local Council), Mr Michael Osborne (former Newcastle councillor and climate academic at Newcastle University), Ms Janet Rice (Co-Chair, ATC), and Dr Zoe Bedford (Executive Director, ATC).
The meeting was held in the presence of Mr Tsering Chomphel, President of the Tibetan Youth Congress, along with representatives from various Tibetan civil society organizations.
The discussion was both productive and engaging, focusing on the ongoing Tibetan movement and the vital role of civil society in advancing the Tibetan cause. The delegation shared valuable perspectives and insights, contributing to a meaningful and constructive exchange of ideas.
