The Youth Futures Summit is a virtual event that brings together thousands of people from across multiple and diverse sectors and communities to:

Engage in the biggest issues impacting young people,

Inspire ideas and actions for change,

Enable meaningful opportunities to learn, grow and connect with others,

Influence the systems and structures that impact us all.

BACKGROUND:

Over the last two years, the world has been devastated by the impacts of COVID-19. In Australia, we saw the highest levels of youth unemployment and underemployment, increasing debt for young people, disruption to school and education, serious mental health challenges, and much more.

But one thing is clear, none of these issues are new. We needed to come together to confront our generation-defining struggles and create a vision for life beyond the pandemic.

After the success of YFS2020, we’re back to shift focus towards creating long-lasting changes that will empower and embolden young people for generations to come.

Are you with us?

Now is the time to speak with young people, not over them; to invite them into the room.

This Summit has been designed by young people but it is for a wide audience. The event will create an intergenerational dialogue between decision-makers, influencers and young people and produce a Youth Charter which outlines to the Australian community their needs and hopes.

Watch this video to learn more about the NYCA and our mission:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the Summit located?
YFS2022 is 100% virtual and will be held online. You can join in from any location. Ticket holders will be sent email instructions on how to access the virtual conferencing software closer to the event date.

If you need support to access the event, please contact yfshelp@yda.org.au

Is the program available?
The YFS2022 planning group is busy putting together an incredible line up of speakers and activities for next year's Summit.

Our program is built around four blocks of content:

Engage → Multiple parallel interactive sessions such as workshops and Q&A panels that give you opportunities to meaningfully engage and contribute, while gaining skills and knowledge.
Inspire → A number of keynote speeches and performances on the main stage of the event.
Enable → Multiple opportunities and possibilities for fostering new connections throughout the event with networking sessions and delegate-led spaces.
Influence → Going beyond talk, these sessions will allow direct participation in the formation of policy ideas and resources, including the development of a Youth Charter.

To keep in the loop, make sure you check out our event website regularly as we update the Summit program and speakers.

Will there be AUSLAN Interpreters and Closed Captions?

Yes, wherever possible we will provide AUSLAN interpreters and closed captions to make this event accessible. If you have any other specific accessibility requirements please let us know via yfshelp@yda.org.au

Tickets

I have registered for my ticket, how do I get into the event?
All ticket holders will be emailed with instructions for how to access their event ticket before the event starts. Please make sure you register the email address that belongs to the ticket holder.

Are there discounted consession tickets available?

Concession tickets are available for anyone 30 years and under.

Scholarships are also available to those experiencing financial or other barriers to attend. You can apply for a scholarship here.

Can I change the name on my ticket?
You can change the name on your ticket, but all ticket details must be finalised 2 weeks before the event. After this, you will not be able to change the name of the ticket holder or associated email address. Contact us if you have any problems.

Can I transfer my ticket to another person during the Summit?
No, each ticket is valid to be used by one person only for the duration of the Summit.

I can’t attend the Summit anymore. Can I get a refund?
You are able to access a refund or reassign your ticket to someone else up to 2 weeks prior to the event. After this time, no refunds or ticket changes will be available. Contact us if you have any problems.

Will recordings of the Summit be available On Demand?
We are working to develop an event that can offer On Demand, but at this stage we cannot guarantee this as part of your ticket. Any and all announcements regarding recordings On Demand will be posted on our event website here.

I have more questions:
If you have a different question that has not been answered here please email us at yfshelp@yda.org.au and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

For more information about the Summit, please visit the website.

Acknowledgment of Country:

We acknowledge that the work undertaken to organise and run this event is on stolen land. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Diversity Statement:

We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that the Youth Futures Summit is an inclusive event. We want to develop solutions for everyone, therefore need a community of people at the Summit that is representative of the people we want to empower. For feedback, suggestions or questions please email yfshelp@yda.org.au

ABOUT THE ORGANISERS:

YFS2022 is brought to you by Youth Development Australia (YDA) and the National Youth Commission Australia (NYCA).

Youth Development Australia Ltd (YDA) was created in 2005 as a platform for change and as a way of exploring, developing and implementing innovative youth development initiatives. YDA has a foundational commitment to disadvantaged young Australians. The participation of young Australians in the building of their future is a core value. Exercising independence, YDA seeks to be a ‘platform for change’ and a vehicle that young people can use to realise their ambitions and meet their needs in the 21st Century world to come.

The National Youth Commission Australia (NYCA) is an independent, non- partisan community inquiry into the challenges faced by young people preparing for and seeking work now and into the future. It draws together the expertise and lived experience of diverse young people across the country, along with ideas from experts and the broader public, to create solutions to overcome these challenges.