The Office for Youth was established in 2008 to work across Government to bring a youth specific focus and drive a concentrated, coordinated approach to policies, programs and services which affect young people.
The former Minister for Youth, the Hon Kate Ellis MP, led the Government’s efforts to re-shape the national youth affairs agenda and re-focus attention at the highest levels on the important issues and needs of young Australians. The current Minister for Youth, the Hon Peter Garrett, will continue to manage the Government’s agenda for national youth affairs.
The Office’s guiding principles are to:
- recognise the importance young people have to Australian life;
- understand the diversity of young people’s life circumstances; and
- acknowledge the challenges and opportunities that are unique to this generation.
Youth Related Websites