Young people driving meaningful global change

because our world needs us, and we need it too

Trending concern in Australia

Climate Change

“I feel like because I come from a country where the education system is still very old, I value education. Education helps grow the next generation, it is a tool in maintaining a sustainable future.” 15, Queensland

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Our societies experience global problems that threaten how we live

Climate change & Sustainable living

Inequality and Discrimination

War and Conflict

Australian Youth Representative consultation about the UN Youth Office.

Young people are affected but often left out of solutions. We know we can make a difference.

UN Youth aims to equip us with the skills, knowledge, and passion to make meaningful change in our societies.

UN Youth Australia’s National Confererence 2023 in Boorlo (Perth), Western Australia on Whadjak Noongar Country.

Our Programs

For young people, by young people. Designed for those aged 12 to 18, in High School across Australia

Evatt Competition

Australia’s Model United Nations competition, immersing young people into the world of peace and security on the international stage.

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State/Territory Conference

Overnight events bringing together a group of students from across a region to explore a complex and interesting topic in the fields of international affairs and law, and global politics.

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Our full list of programs and activities is not yet available on our new website. All events will be uploaded shortly.

For teachers and schools

School Visits

School Incursions designed to bring an international civics perspective to the Australian Curriculum and your scope and sequence.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Opportunities for young people 17 to 25 to lead young people

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What matters most to young people in Australia in 2024.

Live insights from the Australian Youth Representative Program

Climate Change

55%

Education

54%

Mental Health

54%

Housing Affordability

47%

Australian Youth Representative Program

Gavin Choong

2024 Youth Rep to the United Nations

This year’s Australian Youth Rep to the UN is 22 year old Gavin Choong from Melbourne, Victoria.

This year, Gavin plans on connecting with young Australians in a way that resonates with them, recognising “not all young people have the same opportunity or privilege to tell their story” and that “it is too often the case where the stories left untold are the ones most worth hearing”.