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Information about the website, how to use it and how to use and share our content.
Welcome to the Office for Youth
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The Australian Government is committed to engaging with young people on the issues that matter most to them.
Youth Steering Committee
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The Australian Government's Youth Steering Committee works with the Office for Youth on engaging young people. The Youth Steering Committee has 15 young people aged 13–24. They represent the diversity of young Australians.
Youth Advisory Groups
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The Office for Youth runs five Youth Advisory Groups with young people aged 16–25. They work with the Australian Government on the development of policies or programs that matter to young people. Each group has a specific area of focus.
Recognition
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Australian of the Year
The Australian of the Year Awards celebrates the achievements of inspiring Australians who contribute to the community. Their stories remind us that we can all make a difference.
Get involved
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Consultations
The Australian Government wants to hear from you! We are developing a youth engagement strategy to improve how we work with young people now and into the future.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Youth Advisory Group
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Working partners: Department of Health and Aged Care, the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) and the National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO)
Promotion of STEM Youth Advisory Group
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Working partners: Department of Industry, Science and Resources and Questacon - the National Science and Technology Centre
Climate Change and COP28 Youth Advisory Group
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Working partner: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Youth representatives meet for the first time in Canberra
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The Youth Advisory Groups and Youth Steering Committee travelled from across Australia to meet in Canberra on 29 March.
2023 Young Australian of the Year announced
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On Wednesday 25 January, Awer Mabil was named the Young Australian of the Year at the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.
Applications for new Youth Advisory Groups now open
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Applications are now open for young people aged 16 to 25 to join the Australian Government’s new Youth Advisory Groups.
New Youth Steering Committee meets for first time in Canberra, and with Youth Minister Dr Anne Aly
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Minister for Youth, the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, today welcomed the 15 young people who form the Australian Government’s new Youth Steering Committee.
Young Australian of the Year state and territory recipients announced
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The 2023 Young Australian of the Year state and territory recipients have been awarded at local ceremonies across the country between 31 October and 15 November.
Applications open for young people to engage with government
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Applications are now open for young people aged 12 to 25 to join the Australian Government’s Youth Steering Committee.
Current consultation opportunities
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The Australian Government is committed to engaging with young people on the issues that matter most to them.
Privacy statement
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The Office for Youth is a function of the Australian Government Department of Education.