Welcome to Youth.NSW

Youth.NSW is the NSW Government's website for young people and workers in the youth field. Find out more about this site.


Info for Young People

Use the category index for links to government and community information or visit the events, competitions and opportunities calendar.


Youth Workers

Access the Youth Workers Area for information and resources on working with young people, view the Youth Workers Calendar and subscribe to the bi-montly youth workers e-newsletter.

 

 

  

Youth workers who have an interest in improving the sexual health and well-being of young people, can now join the Youth Sexual Health Network by visiting www.yhn.org.au.


What's New?

Beyondblue has launched a new Youth Campaign to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in young people and where to get help.

The Youth Advisory Council report to the Minister for Youth on Cyberbullying has been released. Visit the Minister and Policy page to access this report.

 Have your say
The NSW Commission for Children and Young People
's website now includes a one-stop-shop where kids can find out about participation opportunities. When your organisation is looking to get kids involved, or seeking their ideas and opinions, you can now submit your news for inclusion online. Kids and others can also subscribe to receive a free email each fortnight letting them know when new items have been added. For more information, see www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/thezone/haveyoursay.cfm

West

 

 

Check out the latest press releases from Graham West MP - Minister for Youth. 

 

 

Youth Space NSW

Youth Space NSW is a newly created space to feature and acknowledge young people across NSW.  Find out more!

 


 
 
Feature area

Youth Participation - a Government priority

The Premier announced Best Practice Principles for Youth Participation (20/06/07) directing Government decision makers to encourage young people to participate in Government decision-making. The Commission for Children and Young People outline ways to engage young people in their report Taking Participation Seriously.  You can register your interest by applying to be on a Government Board or Committee.

For more information on how to involve young people in decision making please visit the Youth Participation section of this site.