We are a national youth-led organisation that aims to educate and empower young Australians on global issues. All of the work that we do is rooted in the belief that young people can and do make a difference in their communities. We foster ideas and innovation, and we give young people the inspiration and support they need to create change.
How does the freedom of the press impact political and social empowerment? How does it change democracy? And finally, how does it affect you? Join UN Youth Queensland for their final Summit of 2020 – Our Press, Our Freedom- and voice your solutions to shape our future! Within its Constitution, UNESCO advocates for the basic […]
National Recycling Week 2020 I never thought too much about recycling in Australia until I learnt about China’s ban against foreign waste in 2018. At the time, China was the largest purchaser of plastic waste and instituted its ban against foreign waste in response to the threat to their environment posed by the large amounts […]
Remembrance Day 2020 I have always shied away from blind patriotism; I cast no blanket statements that Australia is the “greatest nation on earth”, quite honestly it makes me cringe. As a history major at university, the World Wars have always been an interest of mine (and many others) for the sheer volume of geo-political […]
The UN Youth Voice brings together Australia's brightest speakers in years 7-10 to craft and… See details ›
Evatt SA is the South Australian round of the UN Youth Australia Evatt Competition, Australia’s… See details ›
How would you solve the problems of today’s world? In UN Youth's Voice, choose an issue that… See details ›
Welcome to Australia’s most prestigious high school Model UN competition. The Evatt Trophy… See details ›
Junior Leadership Weekend is a two day and one night residential conference for students in Years… See details ›
A one-day conference exploring corporate social responsibility through interactive workshops and… See details ›
This November, Young Leaders Summit in NSW will be focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility and… See details ›
The press plays an important role in the distribution of information for people around the world.… See details ›
Schools Ambassadors Program is an initiative of UN Youth Queensland dedicated to three things:… See details ›
The Australian Youth Representative to the UN is a role appointed annually by UN Youth Australia in… See details ›
The Global Advocate is the Official UN Youth NSW Magazine, being launched for the first time in… See details ›
Voice asks students to present pitches of their innovative solutions to real-world problems.… See details ›
