Programs
Upcoming Events
We are excited to continue The Global Citizenship Award (GCA) in 2023, which allows delegates to earn 10 Stage 1 SACE Credits for attending a range of UN Youth events and programs.
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Welcome to the age of Digital Diplomacy; where countries are conducting online, multilateral diplomacy efforts from across the world to advance international affairs, but invisible to the human eye, new hidden threats are invading the everyday lives of our citizens.
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UN Youth Australia's National Conference is an opportunity for exceptional young people in years 10 to 12, from across Australia and New Zealand to come together to explore international issues, hear from experts in international relations, participate in interactive workshops, and advocate for change in their own communities and the world.
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Crisis Point is a whole-day interactive problem-solving simulation that puts delegates (students) in the shoes of key diplomats and stakeholders to solve global security and humanitarian crises. Broking solutions in real-time to a crisis that evolves depending on the actions you take, delegates collaborate in their teams, utilising their teamwork, negotiation and creative-thinking skills to represent their own interests while compromising in the collaboration with other stakeholders.
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Welcome to Australia’s most prestigious high school Model UN competition. The Evatt Trophy Competition engages high school students across Australia in world affairs and issues through debating mock Security Council resolutions from the position of an assigned country.
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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 1000 young Australians participate each year.
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Join us at UN Youth’s Disability Justice Summit to explore how shaping our global societies to recognise disability rights can make our world inclusive and accessible.
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17 Sep
A careers morning to learn about your future in international affairs
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10 Jan - 19 Jan 22
If you're in Years 10-12, join us as we explore the places, people and forces that have shaped the world as we know it. Starting from scratch, explore the fastest growing region in the world with us and learn Australia’s place in Asia. Filled with some of the world's largest economies and most influential decision makers, join UN Youth Australia in the Emerging Leaders Program to experience Asia like never before.
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21 Jul
29 Oct
If you're in Years 9-12, join us for a an exciting one-day summit being held in-person with a series of workshops! Governance is the backbone of society; a timeless necessity which affects how we live on a daily basis. How does the government manage all of this? Sign up for our Young Leaders Summit on Governance to find out more!
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03 Dec - 19 Mar 21
The Global Advocate is the Official UN Youth NSW Magazine, launched for the first time in September 2020.
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03 Mar - 05 Mar 23
Join us from March 3th to 5th for a weekend of diplomacy, leadership and critical thinking with over 100 like-minded students from Victoria.
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01 Apr
At our Young Leaders Summit, we’ll take you through a series of fun and engaging workshops to expand your understanding of food and water security and try to problem-solve some real life situations.
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14 Apr - 16 Apr 23
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.
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29 Apr
Join us on April 29th for a day of interactive problem-solving activities centered around diplomatic dilemmas.
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24 Jun
18 Aug - 25 Aug 23
Take part in series of interactive workshops intertwined with expert guest speakers from the university, government and the private sector.
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01 Sep - 07 Sep 23
11 Sep
This event is an exciting opportunity for young people to learn about the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament. Run in collaboration with Reconciliation WA.
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18 Sep - 02 Oct 23
The Aotearoa Leadership Tour brings together 16 young Australians in Years 10 – 12 to explore indigenous rights, culture and reconciliation during the September/October school holidays. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Australia’s relationship with its first peoples through an intercultural tour of New Zealand. The Tour focuses on the rich history and tradition of […]
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23 Sep - 24 Sep 23
Junior Leadership Weekend is a two day and one night residential conference for students in Years 7-8 to learn about leadership, diplomacy, advocacy and delivering meaningful change in their local communities.
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19 Nov
25 Nov
Fun MUN allows students to participate in MUN (Model United Nations) without the pressure of competition, in a more casual and fun (hence the name) environment.
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09 Feb - 11 Feb 24
The UN Youth Queensland State Conference is our premier event, and is one of the largest leadership and diplomacy forums hosted in Queensland.
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01 Mar - 03 Mar 24
Our flagship three-day conference bringing high school students together from all over the state to learn about leadership, diplomacy and advocacy.
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All Year
UN Youth Australia recognises the role that young people play in shaping the world around us. We aim to keep you informed with resources on topical issues facing the world.
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All Year
Schools Ambassadors Program is an initiative of UN Youth Queensland dedicated to three things: building leadership skills, educating about international issues and fun!
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All Year
UN Youth Australia runs education sessions in schools across the country. Take advantage of a high-quality educational experience, crafted specifically for your needs!
We supplement the curriculum by giving students meaningful and insightful experiences, invigorating their passion and building their capacity to engage in the most important humanitarian and environmental issues facing our world.
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All 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.
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Jul - Aug 2023
The NSW Negotiations Competition is a diplomacy and negotiation competition that immerses students in the role of state negotiators finding practicable solutions to important international disputes.
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July - September 2023
Evatt QLD is the state's round of the largest UN Security Council Competition in Australia. The competition is open to students in years 9-12 from all over the Brisbane metropolitan and outer metropolitan suburbs, as well as regional areas.
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May 6-8 2022
Are you an ACT or regional NSW student from Years 9 to 12 who is passionate about raising their voice and learning valuable leadership skills? Do you want to make a change? Are you interested in global affairs, international relations or diplomacy? Are you interested in making friends from across the territory? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, we’d love to see you at ACT Conference 2022.
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November 2022
The Voice Public Speaking Competition is for students from years 7-10. The competition allows them to deepen their understanding of global political and social issues whilst developing presentation skills in a unique way.
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Ongoing
The Student Ambassadors Program is a unique opportunity for students in Years 9-12 to develop key leadership, teamwork and communication skills, as well as meet new friends and mentors.
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TBD
FunMUN is a unique UN Youth Queensland event that allows delegates to participate in MUN in a more casual and fun (hence the name) environment.
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Term 2
This FREE educational program aims to enhance delegates’ knowledge about personal, societal and ecological wellbeing.
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Programs
National Programs
Welcome to the age of Digital Diplomacy; where countries are conducting online, multilateral diplomacy efforts from across the world to advance international affairs, but invisible to the human eye, new hidden threats are invading the everyday lives of our citizens.
Find out more
UN Youth Australia's National Conference is an opportunity for exceptional young people in years 10 to 12, from across Australia and New Zealand to come together to explore international issues, hear from experts in international relations, participate in interactive workshops, and advocate for change in their own communities and the world.
Find out more
Crisis Point is a whole-day interactive problem-solving simulation that puts delegates (students) in the shoes of key diplomats and stakeholders to solve global security and humanitarian crises. Broking solutions in real-time to a crisis that evolves depending on the actions you take, delegates collaborate in their teams, utilising their teamwork, negotiation and creative-thinking skills to represent their own interests while compromising in the collaboration with other stakeholders.
Find out more
Welcome to Australia’s most prestigious high school Model UN competition. The Evatt Trophy Competition engages high school students across Australia in world affairs and issues through debating mock Security Council resolutions from the position of an assigned country.
Find out more
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 1000 young Australians participate each year.
Find out more
Join us at UN Youth’s Disability Justice Summit to explore how shaping our global societies to recognise disability rights can make our world inclusive and accessible.
Find out more
10 Jan - 19 Jan 22
If you're in Years 10-12, join us as we explore the places, people and forces that have shaped the world as we know it. Starting from scratch, explore the fastest growing region in the world with us and learn Australia’s place in Asia. Filled with some of the world's largest economies and most influential decision makers, join UN Youth Australia in the Emerging Leaders Program to experience Asia like never before.
Find out more
21 Jul
18 Sep - 02 Oct 23
The Aotearoa Leadership Tour brings together 16 young Australians in Years 10 – 12 to explore indigenous rights, culture and reconciliation during the September/October school holidays. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Australia’s relationship with its first peoples through an intercultural tour of New Zealand. The Tour focuses on the rich history and tradition of […]
Find out more
All Year
UN Youth Australia recognises the role that young people play in shaping the world around us. We aim to keep you informed with resources on topical issues facing the world.
Find out more
All Year
UN Youth Australia runs education sessions in schools across the country. Take advantage of a high-quality educational experience, crafted specifically for your needs!
We supplement the curriculum by giving students meaningful and insightful experiences, invigorating their passion and building their capacity to engage in the most important humanitarian and environmental issues facing our world.
Find out more
All 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.
Find out more