Three inspiring young Territorians have been named as ambassadors for Northern Territory Youth Week 2022.
The annual celebration of young people across the NT - to be held from 4-14 April 2022 - provides opportunities for young Territorians to express ideas, raise concerns and attend drug and alcohol-free events.
The 2022 NTYW ambassadors are:
Izzy Craven is 17 years old and currently studying Year 12, while completing her Certificate III in Business with the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment. Ms Craven is a creator, experienced in art, film, graphic design and animation who has been a member of the City of Palmerston's Youth Media Team and is involved in Launch Media through the City of Darwin.Jules Gabor is 16 years old and currently studying Year 10. Jules enjoys performing and writing and is enthusiastic about social justice. Ms Gabor is currently involved with Youth for Christ Darwin and the Peer Support Leader Training program at her school, while participating in Launch's skateboarding competitions.Chloe Ferguson is 17 years old and currently studying Year 11, while completing her Certificate III in Sports and Recreation. Ms Ferguson enjoys playing sports and is an active volunteer in her community through netball and St John Ambulance Cadets. She also promotes education to prevent bullying, especially amongst young people.
The ambassadors will assist in:
assessing the Youth Grant Rounds;providing input into NTYW merchandise and branding;promoting NTYW on various media platforms; andattending NTYW events and activities.
Activities and events will take place across the Territory, including Darwin, Palmerston and the rural area, Katherine, Roper Gulf, East and West Arnhem, Central Australia and the Barkly.
The Ambassadors will work closely with NT Youth Round Table members to ensure Youth Week is promoted extensively across all regions.
The NT Youth Week calendar of events will be available in late March 2022.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Youth Lauren Moss:
"The Territory Labor Government celebrates, supports and mentors our youth so we know the Territory's future will be in safe hands.
"Congratulations to our 2022 NTYW Ambassadors - Jules, Izzy and Chloe. We have three strong young women on board for next year's festivities.
"I look forward to seeing their advocacy and creative skills put to work to make 2022 the best NTYW yet."
Quotes attributable to Jules Gabor, NT Youth Week Ambassador 2022
"Dedicating a week to celebrate the impact young people have now and in the future is so incredibly important."
"I encourage young people to get involved with NT Youth Week as it allows for young people to celebrate the energy and determination in which young Territorians put in to every single day."
