National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest celebration of young people in Australia. Thousands of young people aged 12-25 from across Australia get involved in NYW each year.

Applications for the 2013 National Youth Awards CLOSING SOON!

Applications for the inaugural National Youth Awards for young Australians aged 12-25 and the Australian media CLOSE Sunday 23 June! Get your application in NOW! Visit National Youth Awards for information on how to apply.

NYW 2014

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian Government Representative

Each year, the Australian Government appoints a young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representative to be part of the National Planning Group for National Youth Week.

More information is available here if you would like to apply.

Theme for National Youth Week 2014

Each year National Youth Week has a new theme – this year we are asking young people to give us some ideas!! If you have a catchy phrase that you think would work for NYW2014 please let us know.

National Youth Week 2013…what a ride!

We all knew this day would come. After ten days of events, activities and fun NYW 2013 has officially come to an end!

Thousands of young people followed the NYW theme of Be active. Be happy. Be you by taking part in NYW all around Australia. Don’t worry, preparations will soon begin for next year’s youth extravaganza.

A massive thanks to everyone who got involved. From the National Planning Group including our Young Members to all states and territories, event organisers and especially all of those who attended. We ALL made NYW the biggest celebration of young people in Australia for 2013!

Don’t forget to put this into your diary for next year: the dates for NYW 2014 are Friday 4 April to Sunday 13 April 2014!

News and Articles

13, June 2013
National Youth Week

@NYWau

Time is running out to get applications in for 2013 National Youth Awards. Get in before Sunday 23 June! bit.ly/11X0eVL

12, June 2013
National Youth Week

@nywAU

Have you created a successful safety initiative? Nominate for Safer Communities Award in the National Youth Awards at youthweek.com/nya

07, June 2013

Calling all graphic designers! We're on the hunt for talented young designers to create artwork for the official design/look and feel of NYW 2014!

29, May 2013
National Youth Week

@NWYau

Applications for 2013 National Youth Awards for young people aged 12-25 are now open. Visit youthweek.com/nya for more information.

24, May 2013

Applications for the inaugural National Youth Awards for young Australians aged 12-25 and the Australian media are now open! Visit National Youth Awards for information on how to apply.

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