UN Youth Australia runs programs across all Australian states and territories. Select your state to find out what is coming up in your area.
All of our programs are organised and run by volunteers under the age of 25. We run innovative workshops, conferences, competitions and national peak events. UN Youth Australia also runs in-school programs and workshops by request.
If you or your school is interested in having us come visit, please get in in touch with your state or territory branch.
UN Youth Voice is a public speaking competition that sees participants propose solutions to pressing global issues, lobby for their consideration, and defend its validity. The NSW Competition will take place in September and October at various locations.
The UN Youth Voice brings together Australia's brightest speakers in years 7-10 to craft and deliver their own unique and nuanced solutions to pressing global issues. Over 600 young Australians participate each year.
The Australian Youth Representative to the UN is a role appointed annually by UN Youth Australia in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Crisis Point is a one day summit structured around an Interactive Problem Solving Activity. Students will be given a briefing about an important issue in our world today, and will be posed a problem that they need to fix.
Junior Leadership Weekend is a 3 day residential conference held in Dysart, Tasmania. It is aimed at students in years 7-9, and focuses on the theme of "The Future of Disease".
If you're in year 10 - 12, register your interest for State Conference 2020 for four days of workshops, model UN and social activities!
Are you in Years 9 - 12 and passionate about global issues and human rights? Keep an eye on this page for information on our 2018 NSW State Conference.
State Conference is a weekend-long residential camp which is open to all students in years 9-12. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about international affairs, diplomacy and the operations of the United Nations, all while making new friends from across the state.
ACT Conference is a three day event bringing together high school students from across the ACT and surrounds to explore and discuss issues facing the global community today. Run entirely by young people for young people, this conference is an opportunity for ACT students to engage in workshops, speaker sessions, problem-solving programs, and also act as a diplomat for a United Nations Member State during mock General Assembly debates!
Crisis Point is a crisis simulation competition where you will attempt to solve a pertinent security threat facing the world today through diplomacy, negotiation, and compromise.
UN Youth Australia's premier one-day conferences, exploring the largest issues facing our world and society.
This July, we'll be taking 10 young leaders from across Australia to UN Youth New Zealand's Model United Nations Competition.
UN Youth Queensland hosts annual conferences in Cairns, Mackay and Townsville. This is an excellent opportunity for students living in North Queensland to engage with international affairs, develop leadership skills and meet other like minded individuals.
FunMUN is a Queensland based Model United Nations (MUN) event which focuses on light-hearted and fun introductions to debating and MUN rules and procedures, as well as diplomacy and negotiation skills.
Evatt NT is the Territory round of Australia’s largest and premier debating and diplomacy competition.
A careers morning to learn about your future in international affairs
Junior Leadership Weekend is a 2 day, 1 night residential conference for students in years 7-8. Students will learn about leadership, diplomacy and advocacy in the context of education as a human right. They will form connections and friendships with a diverse array of students and work with them to deliver change in your local communities, and beyond.
The Voice public speaking competition is an exciting opportunity for students in years 7 to 10 to broaden their knowledge of global affairs and international relationships, while developing their presentation and diplomacy skills in a unique forum.
Evatt is a Model United Nations Security Council diplomacy competition for students in Years 9-12. More than 2,000 students compete in Evatt each year.
Tasmania's premier youth summit, this conference brings together Year 9-12 students from across the state in March for a weekend of discussion, debate and inspiration on some of the globe's most pressing issues.
Take advantage of a top-quality educational experience, crafted specifically for your needs! If you’re a primary or high school teacher, or a tertiary educator, we want to hear from you!
UN Youth Australia can run anything from a one hour session for a single class, to a multiple day event for multiple grades. All our sessions are tailored to your requirements.
Schools Ambassadors Program is an initiative of UN Youth Queensland dedicated to three things: building leadership skills, educating about international issues and fun!
Passionate about global issues and social justice, and studying at university? Get involved as a UN Youth Australia facilitator!
Take advantage of a top-quality educational experience, crafted specifically for your needs! If you’re a primary or high school teacher, or a tertiary educator, we want to hear from you!
UN Youth Tasmania’s young and knowledgeable volunteers have a history of conducting visits to schools and classes of all types. These have proved to be a powerful and engaging way for students to learn about international issues of all kinds.
We offer workshops, Model UN debate sessions, interactive problem solving simulations and many more lasting from one hour sessions to day-long events.
UN Youth Victoria runs education sessions in schools across the state. Take advantage of a high-quality educational experience, crafted specifically for your needs!
UN Youth ACT can come to your school! We run several activities which aim to engage students and encourage their participation. Our visits can incorporate your curriculum or any relevant topic.
Have UN Youth run our hands-on, educational and exciting programs in your classroom.
The Schools Ambassadors Program is our fortnightly program for students looking to make change in their communities.
For Year 9-12 students, Evatt SA turns you into international diplomats as you work to solve the world's most urgent conflicts. Will you be crowned Australia's top student diplomat?
The NSW Negotiations Competition is a new UN Youth diplomacy and negotiation competition that immerses students in the role of state negotiators finding practicable solutions to important international disputes. By diving deeply into the complex details of high-stakes crises', then working to satisfy the interest of their government as well as find a mutually agreeable solution in the negotiation, delegates will develop their creativity, problem solving, communication skills and teamwork as well as meet a great array of like-minded friends.
The UN Youth Queensland State Conference is our premier event, and is one of the largest leadership and diplomacy forums hosted in Queensland.
Next January, we’ll be taking 16 young leaders from across Australia on a four-week tour of the United States of America to explore the current state of American politics.
The Young Diplomats Tour is an exciting opportunity for 16 young leaders from around Australia to embark on a four-week tour of Europe exploring the complex realities of diplomacy in the 21st Century.
In January 2020, sixteen ambassadors will head to the Middle East as part of UN Youth Australia’s Middle East Experience, focused on developing a first-hand understanding of the work towards peace in the region.
The UN Youth National Conference brings together over 150 exceptional young people from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific to discuss a diverse range of international and local issues.
The Aotearoa Leadership Tour is an opportunity for high school students to explore indigenous rights, culture and reconciliation through a two-week tour of New Zealand.
The Timor Leste Project is a year-long initiative for Year 10-12 students, culminating in a 2 week exploration of Timor Leste - working on local development projects, meeting diplomats, and absorbing the country's rich culture.
Evatt ACT puts you into the shoes of an international diplomat working to solve the most pressing global issues.
Evatt is a Model United Nations Security Council diplomacy competition for students in Years 9-12. More than 2,000 students compete in Evatt each year.
Evatt NSW is the state round of The Evatt Competition, Australia’s premier debating and diplomacy competition.
Evatt Tasmania is the state round of the Australian UN Security Council Competition.
Voice SA is our flagship event for students in Years 7-10. It's a public speaking competition - with a twist. Voice invites you to create and present creative solutions to key international issues. Do you have an idea that will change the world?
Unlike any other public speaking competition, UN Youth Voice asks contestants to present their innovative solutions to some of the world’s most prominent and pressing issues.
Crisis Point is structured around an Interactive Problem Solving Activity. Students will be given a briefing about an important issue in our world today, and will be posed with a problem that they need to fix. Working in teams, they will need to work together with each other and with other stakeholders to manage the crisis, and ensure the best outcome possible!
UN Youth Voice is a public speaking competition that sees participants propose solutions to pressing global issues, lobby for their consideration, and defend its validity.
Tell us how you'd change the world. Offer solutions to local and global problems. Open to students in Years 7 to 10.
Evatt Victoria is the state round of Australia’s premier debating and diplomacy competition. Evatt places young Australians in the shoes of UN Security Council representatives, making them debate on issues of international security, human rights and current affairs. Students in Years 9-12 compete in teams of two from their own school. The competition takes the form of a simulated UN Security Council, where teams debate, amend and vote on a resolution prepared by our facilitators from the perspective of one of the Security Council’s member states.
Evatt Queensland is the state’s round of the Evatt Trophy - Australia’s largest, oldest, and most prestigious debating and diplomacy competition, with over 2000 students competing from every State and Territory.
Unlike any other public speaking competition, UN Youth Voice asks contestants to present their innovative solutions to some of the world’s most prominent and pressing issues.
The UN Youth Voice brings together Australia's brightest speakers in years 7-10 to craft and deliver their own unique and nuanced solutions to pressing global issues. Over 600 young Australians participate each year.
The Australian Youth Representative to the UN is a role appointed annually by UN Youth Australia in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
UN Youth Australia's premier one-day conferences, exploring the largest issues facing our world and society.
This July, we'll be taking 10 young leaders from across Australia to UN Youth New Zealand's Model United Nations Competition.
Evatt is a Model United Nations Security Council diplomacy competition for students in Years 9-12. More than 2,000 students compete in Evatt each year.
Next January, we’ll be taking 16 young leaders from across Australia on a four-week tour of the United States of America to explore the current state of American politics.
The Young Diplomats Tour is an exciting opportunity for 16 young leaders from around Australia to embark on a four-week tour of Europe exploring the complex realities of diplomacy in the 21st Century.
In January 2020, sixteen ambassadors will head to the Middle East as part of UN Youth Australia’s Middle East Experience, focused on developing a first-hand understanding of the work towards peace in the region.
The UN Youth National Conference brings together over 150 exceptional young people from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific to discuss a diverse range of international and local issues.
The Aotearoa Leadership Tour is an opportunity for high school students to explore indigenous rights, culture and reconciliation through a two-week tour of New Zealand.
The Timor Leste Project is a year-long initiative for Year 10-12 students, culminating in a 2 week exploration of Timor Leste - working on local development projects, meeting diplomats, and absorbing the country's rich culture.