Young people in Canberra are encouraged to participate in ACT Youth Week 2025, which will be held from 10 - 20 April. The 10-day celebration features a vibrant program of free, fun and informative events across the city.
"ACT Youth Week is a prime opportunity to celebrate the invaluable role that young people play in our community," Minister for Children, Youth and Families, Michael Pettersson MLA said.
"Every day young people are making a real difference in Canberra. Young people are some of our most creative, energetic, passionate and committed citizens with their constant desire to make this world a better place. As Minister for Children, Youth and Families I am continually amazed at young people's generosity for community work, activism and achieving personal goals."
"I hope that young people in Canberra will get involved with the incredible line-up of events and activities to meet new people, celebrate being young and to share their incredible stories."
To support ACT Youth Week, the ACT Government provided grants of up to $2,000 for youth-led initiatives that:
- strengthen community connections;
- celebrate young people's diversity;
- encourage participation across all backgrounds and interests, such as sporting days, creative programs, movie screenings and cultural celebrations.
There are several exciting events being held over the next 10 days, which received funding through the ACT Youth Week Grants Program. These include:
- The 12 Hour Theatre Project – a creative challenge where young people will write, rehearse and perform short theatre works in just 12 hours.
- Melanesian Film Fest Day - a two-day event celebrating Melanesian culture through films, workshops and panel discussions.
- Your Moments Captured – an art project inviting young people to explore their surroundings and experiences through drawings and photography, with selected works exhibited at the Belconnen Gallery.
