Northern Territory Youth Week

Northern Territory Youth Week is the single largest celebration of young Territorians aged 12 to 25 years! The event provides a platform for young Territorians to connect, express their ideas, address issues that matter to them, and engage with the wider community through a diverse variety of programs and events.

NT Youth Week also seeks to promote a positive view of young people, celebrating their talents, achievements, and their positive impact in the community.

The countdown is on! NT Youth Week 2026 will run from 2 to 15 April 2026.

Find out what's on in your region on the Northern Territory Government website.

NT Youth Week Ambassador program

The Ambassadors for NT Youth Week play a huge part in the success of the event, working closely with the Office of Youth Affairs to drive engagement and deliver meaningful initiatives. The ambassadors receive the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, get involved in community life, and have their say on important topics impacting young Territorians.

Applications for the 2026 ambassador program are closed.

Learn more about becoming a NT Youth Week Ambassador.

Grants

The grant round for NT Youth Week 2026 is now closed.

You can find more information about other grants for young people on the Northern Territory Government website.

All Youth Conference and Festival of Youth

This year, the All Youth Conferences made their way through the NT, hosted in the Top End (Darwin), Big Rivers (Katherine), East Arnhem (Nhulunbuy), Barkly (Tennant Creek) and Central Australia (Alice Springs) regions.

The Northern Territory Government has proudly sponsored the All Youth Conference and Festival of Youth since 2022, as part of its commitment to enhance opportunities for young people to engage and participate meaningfully in their community, aligning with action 3.2 under domain 1 of the Northern Territory Youth Strategy Action Plan 2024-2027.

Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards

The Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards is an annual event coordinated by Awards Australia that acknowledges, encourages, and promotes the positive achievements of young Territorians aged up to 29 years.

The Northern Territory Government has proudly sponsored the Young Achiever Awards since 2000, as part of its commitment to promoting and celebrating the achievements of young Territorians, aligning with action 2.1 under domain 1 of the NT Youth Strategy Action Plan 2024-2027.

Nominations for the 2026 NT Young Achiever Awards are open. If you know a young person who is making a positive impact in the community, a leader, an innovator, or an inspiration to others, now is your chance to highlight their incredible achievements.

For more information or to submit a nomination, go to the Awards Australia website.

More information

• Find out about NTYW Ambassadors
• Read about the Office of Youth Affairs who manage NTYW.