Young Territorians invited to apply for the 2026 Northern Territory Youth Parliament - applications close May 24th WHAT IS YOUTH PARLIAMENT? Youth Parliament brings together young Territorians aged 15 to 25 from across the NT to explore real issues facing...
Senior students from St John’s Catholic College have taken their concerns about academic pressure to the Northern Territory Youth Parliament, proposing a new law aimed at improving the wellbeing of students in their final years of school. The Senior Student Wellbeing...
Two students from Tennant Creek High School used their voices in the Northern Territory Youth Parliament to call for urgent action on youth homelessness in their community. Maleah Presley and Shakina Frank, both participants in the STARS Foundation program, tabled a...
Apply for the Volunteer Taskforce for the 2026 Northern Territory Youth Parliament – help make the magic happen.
A powerful petition calling for safe drinking water in the remote Barkly community of Alpurrurulam was tabled at the 2025 Northern Territory Youth Parliament, shining a spotlight on a long-running public health issue affecting hundreds of Alyawarra people.The...
Long-term Territorian Trevor Cox has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer at the Y Northern Territory, bringing with him a wealth of experience across government and the tourism and hospitality industry.
Joining the Youth Parliament Program has taught me the importance of being a good listener, not only a good speaker. Because everyone had the chance to share their ideas, and I truly enjoyed supporting and cheering for the voices and values they stood for. Hear,...
Grab your goggles and get ready! The Katherine Aquatic Centre, operated by the Y Northern Territory, re-opens this November. The Y Northern Territory is thrilled to have been awarded the management contract for the newly upgraded Katherine Aquatic Centre. CEO...
The Palmerston Youth Centre (PYC) marked its 5th birthday with a big community celebration, and it just so happened to fall on the birthday of one of the Centre's most loved staff members, Aunty/Nanna Christine, making it a double celebration for the books. The day...
On July 18th, families, YNT staff and children gathered at Jingili Early Learning to farewell Annie and celebrate her 22 years of educating at the Y! “It’s been amazing working [at Jingili], the staff have become a family and we learn not just from the professional...