Eleven participants from the Y NSW Youth Parliament program have attended the 2026 National Youth Parliament in Canberra, joining 150 young people from every federal electorate across Australia for a unique civic leadership experience.
The world's oldest and largest youth organisation participated in the world's largest fun run last weekend! The Y NSW raised $34,000 for its flagship Youth Parliament program through City2Surf, exceeding the organisation’s goal of $25,000!
One hundred young people from across the state will take their seats inside NSW Parliament this week to debate Bills on some of the biggest issues facing their generation.
From Youth Parliament participant to Youth Governor, volunteer and Y NSW intern, Lian has discovered the power of advocacy, leadership and representation, using her voice to create change and empower other young people.
Thank you to the Parliament of NSW’s Select Committee on Youth Justice for inviting us to give evidence today at a hearing of the Inquiry into Youth Justice.
For 25 years, The Y NSW’s Youth Parliament program has been inspiring young people across New South Wales to raise their voices, engage with democracy, and influence the issues that matter most to them.
The 2025 Youth Parliament program brought together passionate young people from across NSW to debate, discuss, and drive change on the issues that matter most to them.
Next week, the chambers of the NSW Parliament will fill with energy, passion and the leadership of young Australians who are shaping the future of their state. 89 motivated young people aged 15 to 18 from across NSW will come together as they take part in the YMCA’s flagship youth leadership program, for Youth Parliament Sitting Week 2025.
A special evening of storytelling, connection and community – Voices for Change, proudly hosted by Jacinta Parsons, broadcaster, writer and speaker, took place on Tuesday 25 March 2025.
Our young leaders came together at Parliament of NSW to debate, learn, and create positive change for our future.
This year the Y NSW established a sponsorship component to Youth Parliament for youth experiencing marginalisation and disadvantage. The Y has secured funding from the Department of Regional NSW. This will support 35 participants who may have otherwise been unable to partake in the program by covering or assisting with their entry fees into the 2024 Youth Parliament.
Make a difference for young people facing adversity. Youth Parliament is the Y NSW’s flagship youth leadership and engagement program.
“I believe everyone needs to experience this program because it opens a new world of possibilities and opportunities for self-expression that can not be easily found in the real world.” The next generation of youth leaders is invited to apply to participate in the Y NSW's Youth Parliament program in 2024 with submissions now open.
The Y NSW hosted Youth Mental Health Forum with Minister Rose Jackson and MP Donna Frances Reeman Davis today.
From hundreds of applicants, Stephanie Ovington of Narooma and Lucy Allen of Cobargo have been selected to represent the Bega electorate at The Y NSW Youth Parliament Program later this year.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are now able to apply for scholarships to represent their electorate in the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament program as part of the Y’s commitment to First Nations people.
CALLING all thought-leaders, change-makers, trailblazers and inspired young people – applications are now open for the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament. Young people in years ten, eleven and twelve (or equivalent age) in all 93 NSW state electorates are invited to apply.
"I loved my time on the Youth Parliament. It gave me the opportunity to represent young people in the Snowy Monaro and regional areas, and advocate on their behalf." Cooma's Lani Holfter is encouraging youth in NSW to experience the Y NSW's Youth Parliament.
Y NSW Youth Parliamentarians have eagerly researched, debated and voted on their committee reports – now they get to present them at a special ceremony on Monday, September 26, at Parliament House.
Inspired young people from across NSW have returned to their local communities with a spring in their step and motivated to influence change after completing a memorable 20th anniversary of the Y NSW Youth Parliament.
The voices of inspired young people are set to ‘take-over’ the political chamber next week when the Y NSW Youth Parliament returns to the halls of power in Sydney.
As Morrison and Albanese campaign across the country for their shot as Prime Minister, more than 80 young people from across NSW and the ACT gathered on the long weekend to train up for a ‘takeover’ of the Legislative Council at NSW Parliament in July.
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