Youth

Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards Recognising achievements in community work, sport, education, science, culture, the arts and the environment.

ACT Youth Assembly Canberrans aged 12 to 25 meet to talk about youth issues and to share their ideas with government.

ACT Youth Advisory Council Young Canberrans who are appointed to give advice on youth issues to the ACT Government.

Youth InterACT Scholarships Funding to help young people attend events, courses or other activities for their personal or professional development.

Help to pay your rental bond Interest free loans to pay your bond for a private rental property.

Help if you're homeless If you're 15 to 25 and homeless or might become homeless, get help from OneLink to find a safe and affordable place to stay.

Your rights as a young worker Learn about your rights at work and use the work checklist to get ready to start a new job.

Employing young people Know your legal requirements when you employ people under 18 and the extra rules for employing under 15s in the ACT.

Youth Coalition of the ACT Representing the rights, interests and wellbeing of young Canberrans and those who work with them.

The Children and Young People Commissioner Talk to the commissioner about issues that matter to you and decisions that affect you.

Free legal advice Free legal advice with the Youth Law Service for young people aged 12 to 25.

Mental health services Mindmap website helps young people find the right mental health service and support.

Healthcare services People aged 12 to 25 with a Medicare card can get healthcare at no cost from Junction Youth Health Service.

Carers Someone to talk to and help to deal with day-to-day problems for people up to 25 who care for a family member.

Office for Youth Engagement We work with young people in the ACT to make sure their voices are heard on the issues that affect them.