2025 Youth Summit
The 2025 Youth Summit showcased the voices and achievements of 35 incredible young Queenslanders who shared their lived experiences and ideas for change to over 300 attendees.
Participating
Encouraging children to actively engage in decisions that affect them, have their voices heard, and are involved in family, community, civic, and cultural life.
Healthy
Promoting physical, mental, and emotional health through access to healthcare, nutrition, and opportunities for physical activity.
Valued, safe and loved
Ensuring that children feel secure, supported, and protected from harm in their family, community, and broader environment.
Learning
Supporting access to quality education, skill development, and lifelong learning to enable children to reach their full potential.
Identity and culture
Helping children develop self-confidence, resilience, and a strong cultural identity, including recognition and support for First Nations children’s connection to culture and community.
Material basics
Ensuring children and families have access to essentials like housing, food, clothing, and financial security to support wellbeing.
We look forward to seeing how the amplification of these young people's voices makes an impact on the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, their families and communities.