2026 NT Youth Week Ambassador biography: Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson is a health promotion officer leading initiatives to reduce Indigenous smoking across the Big Rivers region. A strong believer in service and leadership, he finds joy in empowering young people to speak up, step into leadership roles and connect with positive role models.

As an NT Youth Week ambassador, Jeremy hopes to inspire young people through mentorship and leadership programs, while continuing to develop his own skills in community engagement and program design. He is particularly passionate about education, employment pathways and addressing antisocial behaviour, helping young people feel confident and capable of shaping their futures.

Outside of work, Jeremy gives back to his community as a St John Ambulance volunteer, a NORFORCE defence reservist, a youth advisor for Katherine Justice Reinvestment and as a member of the 2025 NT Youth Round Table.