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,...
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...
At the end of November, the Y Northern Territory held our Annual General Meeting at the Y UpTop Palmerston Youth Space. We had the privilege of hearing from six remarkable young people representing three of our youth and community services programs: Palmerston Youth...
In June 2024, 26 young Territorians took over Parliament House as part of the Northern Territory Youth Parliament and Youth Press Gallery program. It was a fantastic week of debates and discussion about young people's big ideas for the future of the Northern...
Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud...
The Family and Domestic Violence Bill passed the 2024 Northern Territory Youth Parliament with bipartisan support. The Bill was introduced by members for Barkly and addresses the cycle of violence through prevention education in secondary schools.
Remote Aboriginal Community Lifeguards Belinda Andrew and Ishmael Windy are 2000kms away from home to watch the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials in Brisbane this week.