
Opportunities
Field Interviewer for Australian Bureau of Statistics
The ABS is hiring women as casual Field Interviewers nationwide. Earn $35/hour while supporting national data collection and engaging directly with communities.
Chevening Masters Scholarship
The Chevening Scholarship funds a fully supported master’s in the UK for emerging leaders with two years’ work experience. Join a global network shaping change worldwide.
7NEWS South Australia Community Achievement Awards
Celebrate South Australia’s changemakers with the 7NEWS Community Achievement Awards. Honour individuals, groups, and organisations driving impact across diverse fields and inspiring vibrant, connected communities.
National Youth Parliament Australia
Represent your electorate in Canberra at the fully funded National Youth Parliament. Aged 16–17? Debate, lead, and shape the future alongside peers from across Australia.
AIIA Canberra Internship
Gain hands-on experience in international relations with the AIIA Canberra Internship. Contribute to research, events, and policy engagement at Australia’s leading foreign affairs think tank.
Civic Engagement Youth Advisory Group
A national advisory group empowering young people to understand their civic rights and drive change in their communities. This opportunity allows youth to directly influence democratic processes and contribute to national conversations.
YAIA Fellowship Program
Contribute to national foreign policy discourse as a YAIA Fellow by publishing insights, growing your global affairs expertise, and connecting with changemakers across Australia and beyond.
WhyNot Editorial Committee
Shape youth-led storytelling. Join WhyNot’s Editorial Committee to edit content, mentor contributors, and amplify diverse voices in a creative, remote team setting.
Office for Youth Steering Committee
A national advisory group for young people passionate about shaping government policy and programs. This is your chance to directly advise the Australian Government on issues that matter to youth, ensuring your voice is heard in national decision-making.
Creative Industries Youth Advisory Group
A national advisory group for young creatives passionate about shaping Australia's arts, entertainment, and cultural policies. Contribute to the National Cultural Policy and advocate for youth representation in the creative industries.
Climate Change and Water Youth Advisory Group
A national advisory group for young people passionate about climate change and water management. Contribute to the National Adaptation Plan and shape Australia's environmental policies with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Red Cross Youth Advisory Committees (YACs)
Join a Red Cross Youth Advisory Committee to shape change, grow your leadership, and connect with young humanitarians across Australia.
The Commission for Children and Young People Youth Council
Shape Victoria’s child and youth policy. Join the Youth Council to influence inquiries, co-design engagement, and bring lived experience into government decision-making.
WhyNot Submit Your Story
Have something to say? Share your voice, art, or story with WhyNot and get published on a national youth platform.
UN Youth South Australia Facilitator
Become a facilitator with UN Youth Australia and help empower young people to engage with global issues. This training will equip you with the skills to run innovative educational programs.
UN Youth ACT Facilitator
Express your interest in becoming a UN Youth ACT facilitator. This is a chance to help run educational programs, gain leadership skills, and explore opportunities for travel.
UN Youth VIC Facilitator
Become an accredited UN Youth Facilitator and help lead educational programs across Australia. This training will give you the skills to inspire young Australians and make a tangible impact.
UN Youth QLD Facilitator
Become a UN Youth Queensland facilitator and help run educational programs for students. Get trained to inspire young people, develop your leadership skills, and join a passionate team.
UN Youth TAS Volunteer
Express your interest in becoming a UN Youth Tasmania volunteer. Join a team of young leaders and help run educational programs that empower young Tasmanians on global issues.
Westminster Bridge Network
A free, exclusive network for young Australians aged 18-35 to connect with diplomats and leaders, focusing on international relations, trade, and UK relations.
YACVic’s Young Media Spokespeople
Express your interest in becoming a YACVic Young Media Spokesperson. Speak to the media on issues that matter to you and help make the media more inclusive of young people's voices.
Virtual Clinical Shadowing
A virtual clinical shadowing program created and taught by top physicians, offering an inside look at different medical specialties to help with your medical school application.
Stanford University Free Online Courses
A variety of free online courses from Stanford University, taught by instructors and industry experts, covering topics from engineering to health and medicine.
UNAA NSW Volunteer
Express your interest in volunteering with United Nations Association of Australia in NSW.
UNAA WA Volunteer
Express your interest in volunteering with the UNAA WA Division. This is an opportunity to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals by helping with events, projects, and presentations.
UNAA QLD Volunteer
Express your interest in volunteering with the UNAA QLD Division. This is an opportunity to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals by helping with events, projects, and presentations.
Project Rockit’s National Youth Collective
Join a national, youth-led collective driving real change in digital spaces, advocacy, and inclusion with Project Rockit.
Global Youth Convention (GYC) 2025
A global forum in Milan, Italy, for young leaders committed to social change. The convention offers a chance to develop skills, network with peers, and contribute to a global dialogue on ethical and sustainable change.
Aspire Leaders Program
A free online leadership development program for limited-income and first-generation students, offering a chance to learn from Harvard University faculty and unlock a global network of opportunities.
Lawful by Design Student Ambassador Scheme
Article 36 Legal's Student Ambassador Scheme empowers students to advocate for responsible and lawful innovation in military technology. Raise awareness of International Humanitarian Law and help shape the future of technology and warfare.
FORE Australia Summer Policy Internship
FORE Australia’s Summer Policy Internship offers hands-on experience in policy writing and research. Work with a diverse team to publish policy briefs and learn how to translate ideas into action.
Youth Parliament Victoria Team Applications
The YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament provides an opportunity for young people to influence state legislation. Participants develop and debate a Bill on a key issue, with passed Bills presented to the Minister for Youth.
Integrity of Information on Climate Change and Energy Inquiry
A Senate Committee is seeking submissions on the impact of misinformation and disinformation about climate change and energy. Have your say and contribute to this important inquiry.
WA Youth Parliament Taskforce
Join the WA Youth Parliament Taskforce to help deliver one of the state’s leading youth civics programs. Volunteer roles available across logistics, policy, media, and mentoring.
Community Achiever Awards, NSW & ACT
Celebrating the valuable contributions of young people, businesses, and communities in NSW and the ACT, this award recognises outstanding achievements and positive community impact.
Schwarzman Scholars Scholarship
A fully funded Master’s at Tsinghua University for emerging leaders aged 18–28. Join Schwarzman Scholars to study global affairs and shape the future of international leadership.
NSW Young Woman of the Year Award
The NSW Young Woman of the Year Award celebrates young women (16–30) who inspire change, lead with impact, and uplift their communities across New South Wales.
HEX High Accelerator Program with HEX & Latrobe City Council
A hybrid accelerator for Latrobe teens (15–17) to learn entrepreneurship, leadership, and future-ready skills with HEX. Build, pitch, and create impact.
Youth Leadership Certification in Sydney 2025 by the Global Business Symposium
Earn an internationally recognised Youth Leadership Certification in Sydney 2025. Join peers from social development and tech to build skills, networks, and impact-driven leadership.
Project Officer for Age Discrimination for the Australian Human Rights Commission
Join the Australian Human Rights Commission as a Project Officer supporting the Age Discrimination portfolio. A paid, hybrid role contributing to national human rights impact.
Queensland Community Achievement Awards
The 7NEWS QLD Community Achievement Awards celebrate changemakers across Queensland, from local legends to innovators in diversity, safety, youth empowerment, and small business. Nominate now for statewide recognition.
Australia’s Youth Representative to the United Nations for 2026
Travel the country, represent Australia’s youth at the UN, and lead one of the most powerful youth advocacy roles in the country. Apply to be the 2026 Youth Representative to the United Nations.
YAL Connect Scholarship
Apply for up to $8,000 in scholarship support to pursue high school or post-secondary study. Open to young Australians facing barriers to education.
NSW Cultural Institutions Young Board Members EOI
Make your mark on NSW’s cultural future. Apply to join the board of institutions like the Sydney Opera House, Powerhouse Museum, or State Library and help shape the arts from the inside out. No experience needed, just your voice, perspective, and commitment.
Atlassian UX Researcher Internship
Advance your UX research skills and shape global tech tools with Atlassian’s full-time summer internship.