2025 National Youth Consultations

We’re running youth consultations all across Australia and we want you to be part of it! This is your chance to speak up about the things that matter most to you. 

At a youth consultation, you’ll get to: 

• Hang out in youth-friendly spaces with other young people 

• Share your thoughts in real, meaningful conversations 

Who can attend? 

This consultation is for young people age 12 to 25. 

🧠 What can we talk about? 

Anything that’s important to you! Some of the big topics we’re hearing about include: 

• Mental and physical health 

• The cost of living 

• Housing and renting 

• Education, training, and jobs 

But that’s just the start - whatever matters to you, we want to hear about it! 

We’re also really keen to chat with you about: 

• The 2026 National Youth Forum and how can we make it accessible and supportive for young people  

• The Digital Youth Hub and what would make it more useful for you 

• The National Youth Survey 

🗣️ Why does this matter? 

At the Office for Youth, we’re all about making sure young people are heard and involved in Australian Government decisions that affect their lives. We do this by: 

• Creating spaces like youth consultations where you can speak directly to government about what’s important to you  

• Offering opportunities to get involved, through Youth Advisory Groups and Youth Steering Committee  

• Making sure your voices shape our work, like with our youth engagement strategy, Engage! A strategy to include young people in the decisions we make  

🍕 What will we provide?

Need some brain food? We’ve got you covered! Snacks and drinks will be provided during the consultation. 

📍Where are we going?

You can pick the event that’s best for you when you select your ticket. Don't see a consultation near you? Stay tuned as more dates and times are announced over the coming weeks.

Accessibility 

We're committed to making this event accessible to everyone. You can tell us about any access requirements when you register or you can contact us at youth@education.gov.au. You can also register by email or contact us if you have any questions at youth@education.gov.au. 

Privacy 

We collect your personal information in accordance with our Consultation Privacy Statement. 

About the Office for Youth 

The Office for Youth connect young people and government. We provide opportunities for young people to share their ideas and be included in government decisions. You can find out more about the Office for Youth at youth.gov.au. 

👉 Register Now

Register now to secure your spot!