The Office of Youth Affairs (OYA)
This website includes information about programs coordinated by this office and how young Territorians can get involved in activities across the Northern Territory.
OYA helps young Territorians keep informed and actively involved in making things happen in their community.
OYA's key programs are Youth Engagement Grants, the Northern Territory Youth Round Table (Round Table), Northern Territory Youth Week (NTYW), Youth Policy and Regional Youth Services.
NT Youth Week
Northern Territory Youth Week (or NTYW) is an annual celebration of young people across the Territory and features a range of fun and exciting activities from the 8-18 April 2019.
NT Youth Round Table
The Northern Territory Youth Round Table (Round Table) is a direct communication avenue between young Territorians and the Northern Territory Government.
NT Youth Grants
Do you need funding for an innovative event, program or project that engages young Territorians aged 12 to 25 years? If so, the Office of Youth Affairs may be able to help make your idea happen!
The Office of Youth Affairs (OYA)
The Office of Youth Affairs is located in Territory Families. 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 and the wider community.
The office supports initiatives that improve young Territorians’ personal wellbeing, promotes their positive achievements and assists them to reach their goals. In addition, the office supports events and activities that provide positive recreational and developmental opportunities for young Territorians.
Guiding Principles
The Office of Youth Affairs believes that the following principles should underpin any program or service that is developed for young Territorians:
- Respect
- Diversity
- Access
- Empowerment
- Equity
- Co-ordination
- Our Programs and Services
Programs the Office of Youth Affairs coordinates:
- NT Youth Week
- Sponsorship of Awards
- Youth Engagement Grants Program
- Northern Territory Youth Round Table
- Youth Policy and Regional Youth Services Co-ordination
Our Clients and Stakeholders
Our main clients and stakeholders include:
- Young Territorians
- The Chief Minister and Minister for Young Territorians
- Northern Territory Public Sector agencies
- Non-government organisations, including the youth sector
- The media; and
- The wider community, including the private sector and individuals that have an interest in the services we provide.
Feedback - Contact
We know that most people like to go straight to the source, so if you’d like to know more about the Office of Youth Affairs you can contact us in any of the following ways: