Youth
Find out how to have your say on issues that matter in Canberra, come to programs and events and get support for your health, work and housing.
Get involved
Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards
Recognises 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 with housing
Working if you're under 18
Advocacy and legal help
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 and confidential legal advice with the Youth Law Centre for young people aged 12 to 25.
Health and wellbeing
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.
Young 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.
ACT Government contacts
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.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
CAMHS provides assessment and treatment for children and young people under 18 experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Children, Youth and Families
Provides support through services and policy for youth justice, safety, wellbeing and early intervention.