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.
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 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 1000 young Australians participate each year.
This July, we'll be taking 10 young leaders from across Australia to UN Youth New Zealand's Model United Nations Competition.
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.
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".
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.
While we're all staying at home, keeping safe, healthy and happy, make sure to keep an eye out on our WA events and opportunities so you don't miss out!
Evatt NT is the Territory round of Australia’s largest and premier debating and diplomacy competition.
The UN Youth Queensland State Conference is our premier event, and is one of the largest leadership and diplomacy forums hosted in Queensland.
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.
Are you in Years 9 - 12 and passionate about global issues and human rights? Keep an eye on this page for information on our 2020 NSW State Conference.
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.
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.
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 Evatt Competition is a Model United Nations Security Council diplomacy competition for students in Years 9-12. Registrations are currently open and more than 2,000 students compete nationally each year.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Global Advocate is the Official UN Youth NSW Magazine, being launched for the first time in 2020!
Evatt Tasmania is the state round of the Australian UN Security Council Competition.
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 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 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.
Evatt NSW is the state round of The Evatt Competition, Australia’s premier debating and diplomacy competition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This July, we'll be taking 10 young leaders from across Australia to UN Youth New Zealand's Model United Nations Competition.
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.
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.
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.