Youth learning programs

A youth and young professional’s conference aimed at establishing strong relationships between young leaders from Australia and India.

Gives you a chance to have your voice heard and to influence the development of Australian Government policy.

For young people aged 14 to 24 who want an exciting, international, youth development program where you choose your own activities and set your own goals.

Fora Global Summit

(formerly G(irls)20 Summit)

In advance of the G20 each year since 2010, this summit is the only platform for young women to speak directly to G20 leaders about the urgent issues facing girls and women around the world.

This Smith Family program offers leadership opportunities to Indigenous youth, focusing on Indigenous Australians from remote locations. You can participate in leadership workshops, apply for education scholarships, learn how to turn your educational goals into reality and speak with positive Indigenous role models.

This Smith Family program provides emotional, practical and financial support to help disadvantaged children and young people with their education.

The Oaktree Foundation is Australia’s largest youth-run organisation. They can teach you the skills needed to actively fundraise and campaign against world poverty. Money raised is invested to educate people living in developing countries.

This program is an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders aged 18 to 25 from remote, regional and urban communities to develop leadership skills and learn how to make a change in your community.

Scouts Queensland

Provides young people aged 6 to 26 with fun, exciting and dynamic youth programs filled with challenging opportunities to grow through adventure.

A cultural exchange program connecting more than 250 young people from around the world. Held over 2 months on a cruise ship funded by the Japanese Government, the aim is to equip you with skills to contribute to creating culturally aware youth across the world.

Teaches you first aid and also gives you the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and social skills.

If selected, you will have the opportunity to travel around Australia speaking with young people about the issues that mean the most to you. You’ll visit the UN headquarters in New York, as the voice of Australian youth at UN meetings and discussions. On your return, you will write a detailed report and travel once again around Australia to share your experience with other young people.

You must be 15 to 25 to apply. As a member of this program you'll learn about government, politics and the political process and find out how you can have a say on issues affecting young people. The program is apolitical, which means political views don't play a part in the way it is run.

Gives young people aged 16 to 23 the opportunity to work with the Royal Australian Navy and disadvantaged people from around the country. You’ll also learn how to sail, develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

Invests in people aged 18 to 29. Develop your leadership skills and learn how to contribute to social change.