1.     Source of funding

Government

2.     Mission and objectives

The Office for Youth delivers a range of initiatives to help young Australians reach their full potential and to engage with their families and the community.

3.     Areas of work relating to youth employment

 Giving youth a voice, providing support for social and economic development, policy initiatives

4.     Partners and areas of partnership

Government and youth organizations

5.     Potential or existing partnership with the ILO

6.     Successful youth employment interventions

 National Strategy for Young Australians: The National Strategy for Young Australians sets out the Government’s vision for all young Australians to grow up safe, happy, healthy and resilient and to have the opportunities and skills they need to learn, work, engage in community life and influence decisions that affect them.

The Australian Youth Forum (AYF) is about enabling young Australians to communicate their ideas, thoughts and opinions to the Australian Government.

The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA): TILA helps young people exiting formal/informal care to transition to independent living through enhanced access to accommodation, employment/education and the development of life skills/knowledge. Up to $1,500 is available to young people, aged between 15 to 25 years who are about to, or have exited, state-based care and/or informal care such as:

 The Youth Development and Support Program (YDSP) is an annual national program designed to provide financial support to non-government, not-for-profit organisations to deliver community-based projects to develop young people by creating practical and innovative opportunities in their communities. The Program funds eligible organisations to support initiatives that inspire and encourage young people aged between 12 and 25 years to develop skills and connections within their communities.

The Australian Government is represented on the Ministerial Council of Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) Youth Taskforce by the Office for Youth.  The MCEETYA Youth Working Group is a cross-jurisdictional body focused on youth issues, with representatives from the Australian Government and all state and territory governments.

The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS): The ACYS focuses on collecting information about key issues and practices in the youth field for access by the community. The Australian Government provides youth clearinghouse services to support youth organisations, youth workers, youth researchers and young people themselves. The ACYS provides research, news and developments on best-practice in the youth field, encouraging networking, discussions and collaboration. The youth sector relies on these resources to strengthen their youth related work.

National Youth Affairs Research Scheme (NYARS): NYARS conducts nationally based research into factors affecting young people. NYARS reports are funded by the Australian, state and territory governments to provide governments and the youth sector with evidence on youth issues.