The teaching of civics and citizenship is set to be overhauled in Victoria, following a campaign by students who are concerned young people are disengaged from politics.

The state’s peak student body, the Victorian Student Representative Council, has called for youth-run "Politics 101" workshops to be rolled out to secondary schools, professional development sessions for teachers, and resource packs that detail how to vote and why it's important.

Year 12 student Elin Murray is calling for an overhaul of civics and citizenship education in schools Credit:Daniel Pockett

Education Minister James Merlino has responded to their calls, instructing the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority to work with students to improve civics and citizenship education.

"If we want to get the best out of our students, we need to listen to them," he said.