About Youth Week
Youth Week 2009 was held from 28 March to 5 April 09. Over 100 events were held across the state and young people from across Queensland had their say in the Make a Move online competition.
Youth Week 2010 will be held 10-18 April. The theme for 2010 is "Live it Now". Check back here for regular updates on how you can take part in Australia's biggest celebration of youth. The Queensland Young Member will promote the interests of young people in Queensland during Youth Week.
What is Youth Week?
Youth Week is the largest annual celebration for young people in Australia. It is supported by Australian, State, Territory and Local Governments to promote a positive profile of young people in their communities. It is a unique opportunity for young people to highlight their issues and concerns and express their ideas and opinions.
What happens during Youth Week?
Youth Week is a special celebration for all young people aged 12-25 in every part of Queensland. It offers lots of opportunities for young people to:
- showcase their talents, contributions and achievements
- exchange their ideas and views
- attend live events
- raise issues of concern to them
- act on issues that affect their lives
- participate in new activities and learn new skills.
If you're after ideas on how you can participate we have 59 of them!
Youth Week also gives the wider community an opportunity to:
- hear what young people have to say
- promote and celebrate the positive contributions young people make to their communities
- address issues that concern young people.
Contact the Office for Youth about Youth Week
The Office for Youth (Department of Communities) coordinates Queensland's involvement in Youth Week and supports young people to participate in, and organise events through annual Youth Week grants.
For more information about Youth Week in Queensland contact the Youth Week Coordinator at the Office for Youth:
Email: nyw@communities.qld.gov.au
Mail: GPO Box 806
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Telephone: 1300 555 954 (toll free) or (07) 3008 8625
Fax: (07) 3008 8784
Last reviewed: 04 August 2009
