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...
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NT Students Call for ‘Wellbeing Week’ to Ease Senior School Burnout
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...
Youth Hostel petitioned for by Tennant Creek students at Youth Parliament
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...
Applications open for Volunteer Taskforce – 2026 Northern Territory Youth Parliament
Apply for the Volunteer Taskforce for the 2026 Northern Territory Youth Parliament – help make the magic happen.
Youth Parliament Petition Calls for Safe Drinking Water in Alpurrurulam
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...
Youth Parliament 2025: 6 Youth Bills, 2 Youth Petitions, and 32 Young People!
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,...
Katherine Aquatic Centre management contract awarded to the Y Northern Territory
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...
PYC Turns 5: A Celebration of Strength, Legacy and Vision
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...
A Milestone to Remember: Farewell Annie!
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...
More opportunities for women and girls to ‘Play Our Way’ at the Y
Kilgariff Recreation Centre awarded 'Play Our Way' funding for access and inclusion facility upgrades --- At the Y, we support Territorians of all ages and backgrounds to lead active and healthy lives. We want everyone to have opportunities to be healthy in...








