Youth Week (ex South Australia and Victoria)
Starting: April 2025
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Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect their lives, and create and enjoy activities and events. It is a time to celebrate their contribution and encourage their participation in community and society. As the Aussie of the Month program is about recognising young Australians, it is a great combination with Youth Week. The Aussie of the Month award could be given to a student who displays leadership and involvement in their community.
Youth Week takes place during April in all States and Territories except South Australia in March and Victoria in September.
Have a student or group perform in an assembly. It could be a musical or play portraying a social issue or significant moment in Australian history, or a speech on current affairs affecting young people. This is an opportunity to showcase the talents of young people, and their potential to learn new things while they are young.
Are your students part of a band or do they play any musical instruments? If so, this is a perfect event for your school! Celebrate young students and their skills by holding a school-wide battle of the bands.
There are plenty of tools and ideas from each state and territory youth organisation/department to help your students get involved in Youth Week. Click below to access them.
To celebrate Youth Week, you could invite a former student from your school or an inspiring young person from the local community.