- Community organisations and local governments to be supported through the 2025 Youth Engagement Grants Program
- Thirty recipients to receive a share of nearly $220,000 to support initiatives to empower and engage young people
- Programs and activities for young people aged 10 to 25 will take place across Western Australia
Thirty community organisations and local governments across Western Australia will receive a share of nearly $220,000 in funding through the 2025 Youth Engagement Grants Program.
Youth Minister Hannah Beazley today announced the funding which will support a diverse range of events, workshops and programs to engage young people aged 10 to 25 across WA.
Some of the organisations set to benefit from funding include:
- The Youth Impact Operations for the ‘Albany Changemakers Initiative’ – an initiative to empower young people to develop leadership, entrepreneurial and life skills through youth-led community projects, workshops and mentorship;
- Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community, La Grange, for ‘Fan the Flames of Change’ – a program that will see young people working together to strengthen their resilience through leadership opportunities, cultural, sporting and art-based activities, which will culminate in a youth festival;
- Goldfields Community Legal Centre’s ‘Goldfields Youth Employment Program’ -empowering culturally and linguistically diverse young people by providing comprehensive work-readiness training, promoting regional job opportunities, and facilitating successful employment and settlement in the Goldfields region;
- Carers Association of Western Australia for its Youth Advisory Group – a group that empowers young carers (aged 16-25) to influence programs through advocacy and training, ensuring their voices shape initiatives that enhance support and resources for young carers; and
- Team Connect WA’s ‘Leadership, Life Skills and Connection through Cricket Project’ – an initiative that supports teenage girls to develop leadership, coaching and life skills by running after-school sessions for primary school students and helping younger girls experience the fun of cricket.
The annual Youth Engagement Grants Program provides funding of up to $5,000 for short-term, one-off activities or initiatives, and up to $10,000 for community-wide initiatives.
The Cook Labor Government is also supporting 32 organisations and local governments with $75,000 in grants to host events and activities as part of Youth Week WA, held from 10 to 17 April 2025.
A full list of Youth Engagement Grants Program recipients can be found here:
As stated by Youth Minister Hannah Beazley:
“The Youth Engagement Grants Program is a fantastic initiative that supports a diverse mix of activities, events, workshops and programs each year across Western Australia.
“These events are a great way for young people to engage with their local communities, foster connections, learn essential life skills or upskill for their careers.
“Our Cook Labor Government is committed to supporting and improving outcomes for young people right across our State so they can continue to thrive and succeed.”
