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Office of Youth Affairs

The Office of Youth Affairs is a central co-ordination agency within the Department of Children and Families. The office provides a whole-of-government approach to policy priorities for young people aged 12 to 25 years and develops effective communication links between young people, Government and the wider community.

The office supports initiatives that improve young Territorians’ personal wellbeing, promotes their positive achievements and assists them to reach their goals. In addition, the office supports events and activities that provide positive recreational and developmental opportunities for young Territorians.. More Information on Programs

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Youth Round Table

The Youth Minister's Round Table of Young Territorians is a direct communication avenue between young Territorians and the Northern Territory Government. The Round Table consists of 16 members who are aged 15 to 25 years who are appointed yearly. Round Table members are representative of the geographic, cultural and ethnic diversity in the Northern Territory.

The Round Table is your chance to get involved and have your views heard by the Minister for Young Territorians about issues that interest or affect you. More Information on Youth Round Table

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National Youth Week

National Youth Week (NYW) is an annual event held around April each year in every Australian State and Territory. In the Northern Territory it has become our largest celebration of Youth allowing young people to get involved, have fun and participate in loads of events and activities.

The theme for NYW has always been to celebrate and recognise the value of all young Australians to their communities. All NYW activities aim to reflect this theme and encourage the participation of young Australians in this annual event. More Information on National Youth Week

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Youth Grants

Do you need funding for an innovative event, program or project that engages young Territorians aged 12 to 25 years? If so, the Office of Youth Affairs may be able to help make your idea happen!

The Office of Youth Affairs manages the Youth Engagement Grants Program. The program engages young Territorians through a variety of drug and alcohol free entertainment and youth development and leadership programs. More Information on Youth Grants

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NTG Youth Policy

Building a Better Future for Young Territorians, the Northern Territory Government's Youth Policy Framework guides the delivery of programs and services to young people aged 12 to 25 years. The framework contains key principles that have been developed to underpin policies, programs and service delivery for young people.

A progress report is composed annually which outlines progress to date against each of the key directions in the youth policy framework as well as any new initiatives which have been developed in response to emerging needs and evidence based best practice. More Information on NTG Youth Policy

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