Compulsory Participation Plans and Support for Teenage Parents

A new trial will commence from 1 January 2012 to help teenage parents in disadvantaged communities.

Government response to House of Representatives inquiry

Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians, tabled.

The results are in!

Congratulations to all our winners of the National Talent Competition, industry and People’s Choice, and the Win Free Stuff Competition!

Message from Minister Garrett

A message from the Minister for Youth Peter Garrett has been added to the Youth.gov.au website.

Young Refugees discussion topic

We want to hear your thoughts and opinions on what you think are the main issues affecting young refugees in Australia and Internationally?

Mental Health discussion topic

The AYF wants to know what you have to say about the issue of mental health in Australia today. What impact do you think mental health issues have on your community?

Youth and Transitions

Completing Year 12 or an equivalent qualification gives young people a solid foundation for success in the future. View more information at the YAT website.

National Youth Strategy

The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis launched the National Strategy for Young Australians on Wednesday, 14 April 2010.

For more information, visit the Youth.gov.au website.

National Conversation

On 22 October 2009, the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP and the Hon Kate Ellis MP, launched the National Conversations.

Compact with Young Australians

A Compact with Young Australians has been established to ensure all young people are skilled for a more productive and rewarding life.

State of Australia's Young People report

The State of Australia’s Young People report recently released by the Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, presents a positive picture, showing how important young people are to our country.

Changes to Youth Allowance (Other)

Do you get Youth Allowance (Other) or think you might start claiming Youth Allowance (Other)?  If the answer is yes, then you need to know Youth Allowance (Other) is changing and these changes may affect you.

Giving Young People a Vote

The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis has written to Special Minister of State, the Hon Senator Faulkner to provide suggestions on increasing civic engagement by young people, specifically civic education and electoral engagement.

First meeting of National Advisory Group on Body Image held

The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis held the first meeting of the newly established National Advisory Group on Body Image in Sydney on Tuesday, 3 March 2009.