Community advocate Ahmed Hassan says misinformation has been impacting Melbourne's diverse communities. "We're seeing is a lot of people are waiting too long to get tested. A lot of people are even waiting too long to present to hospital."

Victoria’s Young Australian of the Year is Ahmed Hassan, co-founder of community group Youth Activating Youth which supports marginalised young people in Melbourne's north. Ahmed joined Jacqueline Felgate this afternoon. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

Incredibly proud of my Youth Activating Youth co-founder, Ahmed Hassan – just announced as Young Australian of the Year 2022 for Vic. You embrace and embody what it means to be genuine and dedicated. We’ve been through a lot, it’s been my pleasure to learn and grow with you. 📸:Herald Sun

Victoria’s next generation of leaders will share their vision for the future of Victoria at the Victorian Chamber's Voices of Tomorrow event on Tuesday! Don’t miss this unique networking opportunity! Book now! bit.ly/3d4AjKu

A powerful advocate for young people in Victoria and a fantastic representative of the changing face of multicultural Australia. Very proud moment! #Ausoftheyear

Delighted to be in Canberra for AusoftheYearAwards awards 2022.

International Women’s Day is a very important day for us here at YAY. This day is about celebrating the cultural, economic, and social achievements of women globally, especially young women. Together lets step up to #breakthebias today, tomorrow and beyond. #iwd2022

Excuse our French but... Sacré Bleu! 🇫🇷 Peter Bol OLY has lowered the Australian 800m record once again, clocking 1:44.00 to finish second at the Paris #DiamondLeague. What a run! 🇦🇺🔥 #ThisIsAthletics

What a champion!!!👏 👏 👏

Proud moment. Well done @AkecMakur 👏 👏 👏

Congrats on your achievements as the inaugural Chair of YAY Greg Lee . You have established a solid foundation for the incoming Chair Mark Stone AM. Mark, I am excited about your appointment and looking forward working with you to continue our growth with your leadership.

The Victorian Chamber is proud to partner with @VicGovDJPR and Youth Activating Youth Youth Activating Youth to co-deliver an internship program, which will deliver career opportunities for youth experiencing barriers to employment. Read more victorianchamber.com.au/news/new-progr… Tim Pallas Hon. Jaala Pulford

We CAN'T WAIT to get started on this much-needed employment project working with Victorian Chamber 🎓🤝

It was great to meet with Danny Pearson MP to share YAY’s work and to personally thank him for his advocacy of our work in my tenure at Youth Activating Youth.