Office of Youth Affairs

The Office of Youth Affairs is located in the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities.

The office provides a whole-of-government approach to policy priorities for young people aged 12 to 25 years and develops effective communication links between:

• young people
• government
• the wider community.

The office supports initiatives that:

• enhance young Territorians’ personal wellbeing
• hear young Territorians' voices
• promote their positive achievements
• assist them to reach their goals.

In addition, the office supports events and activities that provide positive recreational and developmental opportunities for young Territorians.

Programs they coordinate

• Northern Territory Youth Strategy and Action Plan
• NT Youth Round Table
• NT Youth Week
• NT Youth Week ambassadors
• School holiday activities calendars
• Darwin Youth and Community Hub
• Youth Engagement Grants program
• Sponsorship of awards
• Regional youth services program
• Regional youth action plans.

Clients and stakeholders

• young Territorians
• Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality
• Northern Territory Public Sector agencies
• non-government organisations, including the youth sector
• media
• the wider community, including the private sector and individuals that have an interest in the services they provide.

For more information

To find out more contact the Office of Youth Affairs on TFHC.OYA@nt.gov.au or 08 8999 3862.