Roles and responsibilities

The Northern Territory (NT) Youth Round Table is an independent advisory group to the Minister for Youth and the NT Government.

Members engage in consultation with:

  • various government agencies
  • community groups and
  • other organisations.

Read about the Youth Round Table and how to apply.

Check out the Youth Round Table alumni.

Get to know previous Youth Round Table members:

Read below to learn about the support you receive as a Youth Round Table member and to find out about the consultations conducted this year.

Professional development and training

In addition to providing advice to government, members undertake intensive professional development including:

  • media training
  • public speaking and communication skills
  • project management
  • team building and leadership
  • report writing workshops.

In 2023, Youth Round Table members have had the opportunity to engage in professional development and training sessions, which include:

  • media training
  • self-motivation and goal-setting workshops
  • social media and public speaking workshops
  • team building and leadership workshops
  • consultations.

What members did in 2022

Youth Round Table members completed professional development and training sessions in:

  • media
  • public speaking
  • self-promotion and networking
  • social entrepreneurship
  • leadership and team building
  • social media.

Consultations

Members consult and advise various government departments, community groups and other organisations on key initiatives and strategies.

In addition to this, they also lead a community-based project throughout their 12-month term.

What members did in 2022

Youth Round Table members were involved in the following consultation sessions:

  • Power and Water Corporation on the next energy price and the future of renewables
  • The NT Discrimination Commission
  • UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador Program
  • Charles Darwin University and the My Territory Connections Survey
  • Department of Education and the Career Education Strategy
  • Sabrina's Reach4Life.

Community based projects

Youth Round Table members lead a community-based project on a topic that they identify as of significant importance to themselves and their community.

The project includes researching, engaging in consultations with their community, executing the project, and summarising their findings and recommendations into a project report or presentation.

The culmination of the Youth Round Table is a presentation at Parliament House, where a diverse audience, including ministers, senior public servants and relevant stakeholders are invited to attend. During this event, Youth Round Table members present their community-based projects, share their recommendations, and discuss youth related issues that they are deeply passionate about.

For more information

To find out more contact the Office of Youth Affairs.

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