The Department of Communities is responsible for the overall coordination and promotion of Youth Week WA across more than 100 events. To recognise and celebrate young people aged 10–25 years we:
- partner with Propel Youth Arts WA to hold the annual KickstART Festival
- ensure that young people are central to the week’s planning and development of events through a Young People’s Planning Committee
- deliver an annual grants program for Youth Week WA projects and activities
- appoint four Youth Week WA Ambassadors (Ambassadors) to represent young people across the State
Youth Week WA 2025 will be celebrated from 10 to 17 April 2025.
Youth Week WA Grants
Youth Week WA celebrates the positive contributions of young people within our community. It provides youth, aged 10 to 25 years, and their communities with an opportunity to organise events that:
- raise issues, ideas and concerns of young people and explore possible solutions
- profile the role of young people in the community
- showcase the talents and creativity of young people; and
- encourage young people to engage with other community sectors.
To find out more on how to apply for a Youth Week WA Grant, please visit Youth Week WA Grants.
Youth Week WA 2025 Ambassadors – Nominations are now open!
Are you 18 - 25 years old and interested in being a future leader of Youth Week WA 2025? We would love to hear from you!
The Department of Communities is inviting nominations from young people interested in being Western Australia’s next Ambassadors for the single largest celebration of young people across the state.
Each year, four Ambassadors are selected to be the ‘voice of young people’ during Youth Week WA. They participate in the committee that plans a range of activities, facilitated by Propel Youth Arts WA. They also develop strategies to get more young people involved in Youth Week WA.
What does being a Youth Week WA 2025 Ambassador involve?
Show moreThe Ambassador is a volunteer role which participates on the Youth Week WA 2025 team by:
- being a part of, and providing support and guidance to the members of the Young People’s Planning Committee
- promoting, supporting and helping to develop creative ways to involve more young people in Youth Week WA
- having input into events and strategies for Youth Week WA
- assessing Youth Week WA grant applications
- attending events during Youth Week WA
- being a public spokesperson for Youth Week WA in the media and at events.
Check out this video of the Youth Week WA 2024 Ambassadors Fatima Merchant, Izabella Brandis, Nathida Chalermsuk and Samuel Thomas to find out more about what being a Youth Week WA Ambassador is like.
As ‘voices of young people’ during Youth Week WA 2024, the four Ambassadors were involved in a range of media opportunities which included television interviews and writing articles for The West Australian newspaper.
They were also engaged in a variety of social media campaigns including interviewing young people employed within the Public Sector and promoting the event alongside the Minister for Youth.
During Youth Week WA itself, the Ambassadors attended several key events such as the launch of Youth Week WA in Albany, and the KickstART Festival Market Day and Closing Party.
Catalyst was a special project for 2024, led by the Ambassadors and supported by Propel Youth Arts WA, that showcased the stories, work and perspectives of young creatives, leaders and youth organisations. The Ambassadors engaged with young people and organisations across events during Youth Week WA 2024 to gain their contributions and facilitated the overall development and design of the online publication.
Are you eligible?
Show moreAs a Youth Week WA 2025 Ambassador, you are:
- Western Australian (currently residing in the State long-term)
- aged 18–25 years (but not turning 26 until after April 2025)
- available for a one-year term commencing from appointment and closing September 2025
- contactable by phone, email and able to attend meetings
- available throughout March and April 2025 for media interviews and promotional activities.
How to apply to be a Youth Week WA 2025 Ambassador
Show moreTo apply you need to complete the Western Australian Ambassador Application form:
Start your online application here
As part of the application, please upload:
- a brief résumé or CV. If applicable, please ensure this includes:
- your current employment
- memberships you may have on any boards or committees
- your experience with organising events, public relations or advocacy on issues important to young people
- a video (no more than two minutes long) of your response to Question 4 in the Application Form.
Please submit your application by 11:59pm Sunday 21 July 2024.
Choosing the Ambassadors for Youth Week WA 2025
Show moreIf your application is successful in making it to the next stage, we will be in touch to organise a short interview. We may also contact your referees or review your social media as part of the selection process.
Help spread the word! Download our promotional materials
Show moreHelp us get the word out there about the Youth Week WA Ambassador Program! Please use the promotional materials (a poster and social media tile) to encourage young people across Western Australia to apply for this significant opportunity.
Further information
Show moreFurther information on the Youth Week WA Ambassador Program can be found on the frequently asked questions (FAQ) webpage and by downloading the Information for Applicants document (Word, 261KB)
