The Minister for Youth the Hon Senator Dr Jess Walsh launched the report yesterday at our annual National Youth Forum, revealing what young people told us about a wide range of issues in late 2025.

Close the Gap Day this year falls on 19 March 2026 – and we want to take this opportunity to recognise some of the amazing work of our First Nations Youth Advisory Group.

Each year the Office for Youth celebrates the National Youth Forum to connect government officials with members of our Youth Steering Committee and Youth Advisory Groups in-person here in Canberra.

The Office for Youth is excited to announce the appointment of 48 young Australians to the 2026 Youth Advisory Groups.

On Sunday 25 January 2026, Nedd Brockmann was named the Young Australian of the Year at the 2026 Australian of the Year Award ceremony in Canberra.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Youth Advisory Groups.

Are you a young person aged 12 to 25? We want to hear from you!

Today, the Minister for Youth, the Hon Dr Anne Aly appointed members to 2025 Youth Advisory Groups.

The Australian Government’s new Digital Youth Hub is a dedicated online space for young people to get support and find information on government services.