Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

This is the department's information hub for youth initiatives. It provides easy access to information and resources supporting young people aged 10 to 25 years. Topics include youth support, safety tips for Schoolies, leadership programs on offer, youth justice services and funding available.

  • Youth at Risk Initiative

    The Youth at Risk Initiative combined 11 existing funded youth initiatives into a single initiative, improving services available for vulnerable young people.

  • Youth Week

    Youth Week is a special celebration for Queensland young people aged 12 to 25 to showcase their talents, exchange ideas, attend live events and discuss issues that affect them.

  • Youth initiatives

    Read about a range of initiatives and services for young people in Queensland.

  • Queensland Youth Forum

    The Queensland Youth Forum is an opportunity for young people from across the state to have their say and help shape their future.

  • Youth engagement and participation

    Get on board, YMCA, Queensland Youth Parliament, Youth Engagement Grants.

  • Support services for young people

    The department funds a range of support services targeting young people aged 10 to 25 years. In particular, the services aim to support those experiencing limited opportunities for participation in the social, cultural, or economic life of the community, including disadvantaged or ‘at-risk’ young people.

  • Safer Schoolies initiative

    Schoolies is the phenomenon in which school leavers from around Australia choose to book their end-of-year holiday in Queensland destinations such as Magnetic Island, Airlie Beach, Yeppoon and the Gold Coast.

  • The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and The Bridge Award

    An internationally recognised, personal development program for young people that can help them strive to achieve their own potential, and showcase their skills, abilities and motivation.

  • Indigenous Youth Leadership

    Bringing together young Indigenous people (18-25 years old) from across Queensland to learn about leadership, develop networks, discuss community issues and gain business knowledge.

  • Youth justice

    Services and programs aimed at addressing the issues underpinning youth offending, supervising young people on court orders, and building positive connections for these young people with their communities.

  • Youth contacts

    Central and regional office youth contacts.

  • Publications

    Youth publications.