ACT Youth Assembly

The ACT Youth Assembly is an annual youth forum that brings together young Canberrans aged 12 to 25 years to share ideas, lived experiences and solutions on issues that matter to them. Delivered regularly since 2018, the Assembly provides a space for young people’s voices to be heard, documented and shared.

Who can attend?

When applications are open you can register to attend. Anyone aged 12 to 25 who lives, studies or works in Canberra and is passionate about making a positive difference for young people can attend.

The ACT Youth Assembly is a free event, but numbers are limited.

If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must give consent for you to attend the ACT Youth Assembly.

The next ACT Youth Assembly

The ACT Youth Assembly is a one-day event where young people explore key issues through discussions with each other and government. These group discussions are a type of deliberative democracy.

The next ACT Youth Assembly is expected to take place in April 2027. The exact date will be confirmed on this webpage closer to the event.

Register for the assembly

When registrations are open:

• schools or organisations can register up to 5 young people. If any participants are under 18, parent or guardian consent is required.
• young people can register individually. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must give consent for you to attend. They can do this in the registration form.

Register for other consultation opportunities

Want to stay in touch to share your views on ACT Government consultations between Assemblies? If you’re comfortable providing your contact information, we may reach out throughout the year with surveys, polls or to let you know about consultations. Your participation will help ensure we hear from a wide range of voices, including yours.

If you would like to be contacted about future ACT Government consultation opportunities, you can fill out the online form.

Publications

Read reports and responses from previous Assemblies.

• 2025 Youth Assembly report: Our Voice, Our Impact [PDF 2MB]
• ACT Government response to the 2025 Youth Assembly report: Our Voice, Our Impact [PDF 424kB]
• 2023 Youth Assembly Report [PDF 1.9MB]
• ACT Government Response to the 2023 ACT Youth Assembly Our Voice, Our Impact report [PDF 520kB]
• 2021 Youth Assembly Report: Our Voice, Our Impact [PDF 1.2MB]
• ACT Government Response to the 2021 ACT Youth Assembly Report: Our Voice, Our Impact [PDF 546kB]
• 2018 Youth Assembly Report: Our Voice, Our Impact [PDF 1.3MB]
• ACT Government Response to the 2018 ACT Youth Assembly Report [PDF 785kB]

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