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?

 Young BizStar Competition
Got a great business idea you want to get off the ground? Young BizStar is an annual business competition which gives young entrepreneurs, and budding entrepreneurs with great business ideas, the chance to win a $6000 business support package to help kick-start their business. There are three categories, including one for regional NSW entrants. Entries close 22 August and finalists pitch their ideas to a panel on 18 September. Visit www.bizstar.business.nsw.gov.au to download an application form now!

Gambling Hangover campaign
A new NSW Government responsible gambling campaign aimed at young men 18-24 years has recently been launched, offering a new range of help and support options.  The Gambling Hangover is designed to reach young men in the 'morning after' phase following a gambling binge, because that is when they are most likely to recognise the problem and be willing to take action.  Visit the Gambling Hangover campaign site for a range of self-help and support options.


Aged 12-24 and live in the South or East of Bankstown LGA?
The Transition Development Project organises programs for young people to assist them in their transition to adulthood. For more information about the project and to find out how to join the project’s Youth Advisory Committee call the Project Officer Meri Carovska on 9750 7982 or 0433 000 418.

2008 National Survey of Young Australians
Mission Australia is surveying young people 11-24 to do a survey on the views, concerns and issues of young Australians.  The survey can be completed online at www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey.

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

Burney

 

Check out the latest press releases from The Hon. Linda BURNEY 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.