Youth Week has been part of the NSW calendar since 1989. Following the success of the NSW Youth Week program, Youth Week became a National event in 2000. National Youth Week is a joint Australian Government, State, Territory and Local Government Initiative.

The overall theme for National Youth Week is Celebrate and recognise the value of all young Australians to their communities.

The objectives of National Youth Week are to:

• Provide an opportunity for young people aged 12 to 25 to express their ideas and views, raise issues of concern to them, act on issues which affect their lives and create and enjoy entertainment.
• Provide an opportunity for the wider community to listen to young people, and to acknowledge and celebrate the positive contributions made by their efforts and achievements.
• Promote a community focus on issues of concern to young people.

Who is responsible for Youth Week in New South Wales?

The NSW Government invites all Local Councils in NSW to jointly fund Youth Week activities in their area. The funding agreement requires Councils to involve young people in all aspects of Youth Week, including the planning, development and management of activities.

In Youth Week 2008, Councils in New South Wales supported events and activities in their local government area. More than 4,000 young people across the state were involved in the planning, development and running of around 900 events and activities, which over 220,000 young people attended or participated in.

Youth Week in NSW is managed by the NSW Youth Week Young People’s Advisory Committee, which is supported by the NSW Youth Week Coordinator.

How can I get involved in Youth Week activities?

• To get involved in planning and running activities in your area, contact your Local Council
• Here’s some ideas - 20 Top Ideas for 20 Years of YW in NSW
• Here are some Environmental Ideas
• To find out more about National competitions, head to the National Youth Week website at http://www.youthweek.com/

When is 2010 National Youth Week?

10th-18th April 2010

What is the slogan for 2010 NYW?

"Live It Now"