The Northern Territory Government is seeking creative and motivated young people to lead and take part in National Youth Week celebrations in 2017.

National Youth Week 2017 will run from 31 March to 9 April and the National Youth Week Grant Round and Young Ambassador Recruitment drives are now underway.

Applications for the National Youth Week grant round are open until 14 October 2016, with grants being offered of up to $3000 for fun, creative and imaginative events to be held across the Territory.

Pritika Desai was the NT Ambassador for National Youth Week 2016 and was involved in planning, promoting and attending National Youth Week events and activities.  

"Youth Week provides the opportunity to bring awareness to issues that affect our peers and spark change in the community,” Ms Desai said.

“As an ambassador you get the chance to play an important role in guiding and promoting this important and fun week of recognition.”

To be eligible, candidates must be aged between 18 and 25 years, accessible by phone and email and available for meetings and media activities relating to National Youth Week 2017. Applications for the ambassador positions close Friday 7 October 2016.

For more information or to apply to become an ambassador or for a National Youth Week grant visit www.youth.nt.gov.au.

Media contact: Territory Families 8999 2940  0475 953 571