Youth Week has been part of the NSW calendar since 1989. Following the success of the NSW Youth Week program, Youth Week became a national event in 2000. National Youth Week is a joint Australian Government, State, Territory and Local Government Initiative.
National Youth Week is an opportunity for 12 to 25 year olds to celebrate being young, speak up about things that are important to them and make the most of every opportunity.
Youth Week 2008 ran from 5-13 April. Councils’ major event planned for Youth Week was postponed due to the weather and is expected to be held in Mullumbimby in late May/June 2008.