Youth Week began as a NSW Government initiative in 1989, and has since grown to be a celebration of young people in every state and territory across the country.
It is organised by young people, for young people, in communities across NSW and Australia. Following the success of the NSW Youth Week program, Youth Week became a national event in 2000. National Youth Week is jointly supported by the Australian government, state and territory governments and local governments.
If you’re aged between 12 -24, Youth Week is an opportunity to:
share ideas
attend live events
have your voice heard on issues of concern to you
showcase your talents
celebrate your contribution to the community
take part in competitions
have fun!
In 2019, an estimated 73,900 young people participated in Youth Week activities which took place between 10-18 April 2019. Over 740 events of varying sizes and activities were held.
