Australian Youth Affairs Coalition
- Australia's non-government youth affairs peak.
- http://www.ayac.org.au/

Young Australian of the Year Award
- The Young Australian of the Year Award recognises those aged 16 to 25 who are outstanding and exceptional young Australians.
- http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page24.asp

Youth Challenge Australia
- Offers youth volunteers the opportunity to volunteer on a range of powerful, community initiated development projects in South and Central America, Asia and the Pacific.
- http://www.youthchallenge.com.au/

Nescafe Big Break
- Each year Nescafe Big Break gives away cash grants to help young Australians and New Zealanders turn their big ideas into a reality. In 2006, the ultimate winner will be given a $100,000 top cash prize.
- http://www.nescafebigbreak.com.au/

Young Achievement Australia
- Young Achievement Australia (YAA) run structured high school and university programmes, and provide information and resources for young people interested in enterprise education and running their own business.
- http://www.yaa.org.au/

Youth 2 Youth
- Youth 2 Youth provide youth-led enterpreneurship training, workshops and resources for young people. They also publish IGNITE, the free, monthly e-newsletter for enterprising young people.
- http://www.youth2youth.com.au/

The Wellspring
- Blog about youth opportunities in Australia and at the United Nations (UN). Includes analysis, interviews and details of youth-related organisations.
- http://www.alanwu.org/

Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs
- MCEETYA consists of State, Territory, Australian Government and New Zealand Ministers with responsibility for the portfolios of education, employment, training and youth affairs, who meet to optimise coordination of policy making across their interrelated
- http://www.mceetya.edu.au/

National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group
- NIYLG is the Australian Government's flagship consultation mechanism for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- http://www.thesource.gov.au/involve/NIYLG/

Ship for World Youth Australia
- SWY is an international cultural exchange program organised by the Government of Japan, bringing together over 250 young people for two months on board the cruise liner Nippon Maru.
- http://www.swyaustralia.org/

Enterprise Network for Young Australians
- ENYA promotes the active participation of young people in enterprise in an ethical and sustainable manner.
- http://www.enya.org.au/

Shift Foundation
- The Melbourne-based Shift Foundation is an international foundation that engages outstanding young leaders aged 16-35 to progress thinking and action on some of the planet's most critical global challenges.
- http://www.shiftfoundation.org/

Youth Affairs and Research Network
- YARN consists of a mailing list to connect interested individuals and groups, and a website detailing relevant networks, events and resources.
- http://yarn.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/

National Youth Affairs Research Scheme
- NYARS facilitates nationally based research into factors affecting young people. NYARS research findings assist with the formulation and assessment of policy development and implementation by Australian, State and Territory Ministers and Departments respo
- http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/aboutfacs/programs/youth-nyars.htm

This Is Not Art Festival
- This Is Not Art is a Newcastle-based annual national festival of new media and arts, incorporating, amongst others, the National Young Writers' Festival and the National Student Media Conference.
- http://www.thisisnotart.org/

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development
- AYAD places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on short-term assignments in developing countries throughout Asia and the Pacific.
- http://www.ausaid.gov.au/youtham/

Oxfam International Youth Parliament
- Held in Sydney in 2001 and 2004, and next in Canada in 2007, the Oxfam IYP mobilises a global network of young leaders and activists to bring about positive and sustainable change.
- http://www.iyp.oxfam.org/

International Young Professionals Foundation
- Based in Canberra, the IYPF works in the fields of human rights, poverty eradication, environment and social capital.
- http://www.iypf.org/

Girls' Brigade Australia
- The Girls' Brigade Australia is a Christian-based award programme helping girls to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically and mature as active, responsible citizens.
- http://girls.brigadeaustralia.org/

The Boys' Brigade Australia
- Official website. Offers an overview of the organization, history, camps, activities, news and kids questions of the month.
- http://boys.brigadeaustralia.org/

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an international leadership in action programme, available to all young people aged between fourteen and twenty-five.
- http://www.dukeofed.org.au/

YWCA Australia
- YWCA Australia is the Australian partner in the global network of women advancing social justice and creating opportunities and services for the development of women and their families.
- http://www.ywca.org.au/

YMCA Australia
- The Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) works collaboratively with government, non-profit groups and partners to provide a range of programs and services to build strong people, strong families, and strong communities.
- http://www.ymca.org.au/

Scouts Australia
- Scouts Australia aims to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people.
- http://www.scouts.com.au/

Guides Australia
- Guides Australia provide a non-formal education program that is a dynamic, flexible and values-based training in life skills, decision making and leadership.
- http://www.guidesaus.org.au/

Youth Network of Tasmania
- YNOT is the peak body for the non-government youth sector in Tasmania.
- http://www.ynot.org.au/

National Youth Roundtable
- The Australian government's flagship youth consultation process.
- http://www.thesource.gov.au/involve/NYR/

Australian Youth Leadership Conference
- An Australian leadership residential training course for senior secondary school students.
- http://www.aydp.com/YLeadConference/

YouthGAS
- Providing young Australians and those that work with them a range of networking and communication resources, information and opportunities.
- http://www.youthgas.com.au/

vibewire.net
- An e-zine for young Australians to publish creative works and reviews of art, film and music.
- http://www.vibewire.net/

Lawstuff
- Information from the National Children's and Youth Law Centre about young people's legal rights and obligations in every Australian state and territory.
- http://www.lawstuff.org.au/

The Source
- Information about the programmes and services that the Commonwealth Government provides for young people.
- http://www.thesource.gov.au/

Dusseldorp Skills Forum
- The DSF seeks to improve the learning and work transitions of young Australians by cooperating with communities, industry, government and non-government organisations to generate ideas, research, tools and information, and to build networks of common inte
- http://www.dsf.org.au

Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies
- A prime source on youth research and work, publishes 'Youth Studies Australia' and 'Youth Field Xpress' for researchers, youth workers, and educators.
- http://www.acys.utas.edu.au

Inspire Foundation
- An Internet-based foundation that works to inspire young people to help themselves, get involved and get online.
- http://www.inspire.org.au/

Kids Help Line
- A 24 hour, free and confidential telephone counselling service for 5 to 18 year olds. Includes background information, gala benefit auction ball details, publications and media, resources, and contact details.
- http://www.kidshelp.com.au/

Future Leaders
- An Australia wide project designed to provide young people with inspiration and skill development for effective leadership.
- http://www.futureleaders.com.au/

The Foundation for Young Australians
- Non-profit organisation committed to assisting young Australians aged up to 30 years to reach their full potential. Describes annual scholarship and grants programs.
- http://www.youngaustralians.org/

Reach Out
- Helping young people get through difficult times. Contains inspiring stories, interactive gallery, and advice on teen issues.
- http://www.reachout.com.au/

National Youth Week
- Celebrating and recognising the value of all young Australians to their communities by giving them an opportunity to express their ideas and opinions.
- http://www.youthweek.com/

United Nations Youth Association of Australia
- UNYA is a youth organisation concerned with educating and involving youth in decision-making, current affairs and the United Nations.
- http://www.unya.asn.au