Queensland Youth Week dates for 2024 announced

• Queensland Youth Week 2024 will be held from Sunday 7 April to Saturday 13 April 2024.
• More than 100 activities were held during this year’s celebration, highlighting the achievements of young people and the role they play in sustaining healthy, vibrant, inclusive and cohesive communities.
• Community groups, local authorities and other organisations are encouraged to start planning for Queensland Youth Week 2024.

The achievements of young people and their contribution to Queensland’s future will be celebrated right across the state from Sunday 7 April to Saturday 13 April

QYW is an annual celebration of young people aged between 12-25 during the April school holiday period.

Since 2018, the annual event has been bringing communities together through a wide range of activities designed to engage young people and show off their potential and zest for life. QYW is supported by local councils and youth organisations across Queensland who host a range of events and activities for young people.

Community groups, local authorities and other organisations are once again encouraged to host activities for young people during Queensland Youth Week in 2024.

For more information or to register your Youth Week event, visit www.des.qld.gov.au/youthweek.

Quotes attributable to Minister Leeanne Enoch:

“The optimism and creativity of young people is something we need to cherish and nurture as a society because it helps keep us all young at heart, connected with each other and ready for more of life’s adventures.

“Around 20 percent of Queenslanders are currently aged between 12 and 25 years and this week is a good opportunity for us to come together as a society to recognise and thank our young people for their achievements and for simply being who they are.

“In 2023, more than 100 events were held across the state, including art and 3D digital design workshops, laser tag, music festivals, cooking classes and sporting events.

“I look forward to Queensland Youth Week 2024 and encourage communities across the state to join with us in celebrating young Queenslanders and their contributions.”

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