The Hon. Linda BURNEY MP - Minister for Youth
Hello, I’m Linda Burney and I am delighted to have Youth as part of my portfolio. I am committed to hearing what you have to say and I hope that Youth.NSW is just one of the ways that I can communicate with you and hear from you.
Youth.NSW is the New South Wales Government’s website designed specifically for young people and people working in the youth sector. This site provides a portal of links to information, services, grants and activities for young people.
One of the ways I hope to hear from you is via the Have a Say online forums and surveys. But I am also keen to hear from you directly about your issues, concerns and goals. You can email me at: minister@burney.minister.nsw.gov.au
If you are a youth worker or work in the youth sector, Youth.NSW provides information and links to current research in the youth field as well as funding opportunities. A Youth Workers Calendar is also available to inform you of events and training opportunities that may be of interest.
If there is anything that you feel should be included on this website that will benefit young people please let me know so that this site can continue to service the needs of young people and those people working with young people.
I hope that you find Youth.NSW valuable and informative.
Linda Burney
Minister for Youth
Press Releases
May 2008
- $6.73 million towards Better Futures - More than 50 projects for young people across NSW will benefit from a total of $6.73 million Better Futures funding over the next three years.
- Twentieth Youth Week a Huge Success - Youth Week 2008 was a huge success in NSW with thousands of young people across the state planning, developing and staging events that benefitedtheir local communities and showed off their talents.
- Better Futures funding continues for Cringilla Youth Project - MInister for Youth Linda Burney visited the Cringilla Youth Project today with local MP, Ms Noreen Hay, where she announced that the project would receive $28,500 this year to continue with its outstanding work.
- $950,200 towards Better Futures in the Illawarra and South Coast - Minister for Youth Linda Burney visited the Dapto Koonawarra Youth Connect project today with local MP, Ms Lylea McMahon, where she announced over $950,200 Better Futures funding for six projects for young people in the Illawarra and South Coast over the next three years.
Apr 2008
- Putting Youth Week in the Hands of Young People - Minister for Youth, Linda Burney, today launched Youth Week 2008 at the Royal Easter Show's Youth Stage, promising it will be the biggest celebration of its kind in NSW.
- Tenancy Skills for Young People - Coinciding with Youth Week, NSW Fair Trading Minister and Minister for Youth, Linda Burney, today announced the launch of a Gosford-based program providing young people with invaluable information and advice on tenancy.
- Inner West Celebrates Youth Week - Young people in the inner west are expected to join almost 200,000 young people across the state in celebrating the 20th Youth Week in NSW.
- Marrickville celebrates 50 years of youth festivities - Young people in the Marrickville area joined almost 200,000 young people across the state in celebrating the 20th Youth Week in NSW.
- Ashcroft puts Youth Week in the hands of young people - Young people in the Liverpool area are expected to join almost 200,000 young people across the state in celebrating the 20th Youth Week in NSW.
- Burney urges Local Councils to consult with young people - The Iemma Government has released a report during Youth Week to encourage more councils to involve young people in decisions that affect them.
- Richmond youth project to receive $83,000 - Young people aged 9-14 years in the Richmond/Hawkesbury area will benefit from funding granted to the North Richmond Youth Project worth $83,000 over the next three years.
Mar 2008
- Every Young Person in Australia Can Have Their Say - NSW Youth Minister, Linda Burney, today encouraged young people to get involved in the Rudd Government's 2020 Youth Summit by responding to the YouthSpeak survey, the largest-ever consultation with Australian young people.
Feb 2008
Jan 2008
- Getting More Women into Government - The Iemma Government is spearheading a push to encourage more women to stand at the local government elections in September this year. Acting Minister for Local Government and Minister for Youth Linda Burney said the Government was keen to increase the representation of women.
Dec 2007
Nov 2007
June 2007
Other Downloads
Download the Youth Action Plan (PDF 1,234 KB) download Word Version (191 KB) or download Plain Text Version (56kb)(56kb)
Download the Youth Action Plan Progress Report (Word Version 179KB)
You can download the previous Government Youth Policy: Youth Policy 2002-2006, Working Together, Working for Young People (PDF 1594kb);
Download Premier's Memorandum - Best Practice Principles for Youth Participation (180KB)
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