Today marks Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD), a national campaign that aims to shine a spotlight on lived experience of children and young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.

Youth Week Tasmania, the State’s largest celebration of young people, kicks of today with a wide range of new and exciting events taking place across the State from 10-17 April. 

A new report released today by the Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT) highlights the significant challenges young Tasmanians continue to face when attempting to access safe, affordable and appropriate housing across the State.

YNOT has renewed calls for the State Government to prioritise the housing needs of young Tasmanians as Homelessness Week kicks off around the country today.

Over one hundred and twenty young Tasmanians aged 12-25 years will travel to Launceston today to voice their concerns, contribute ideas and identify solutions at the 2024 Tasmanian Youth Forum (TYF) on Housing. Key findings from the event will be used to inform future policy and initiatives impacting young people living in Tasmania. 

Youth Week Tasmania, the State’s largest celebration of young people, kicks of today with exciting events planned across Tasmania. With events running from Monday, 8 April – Sunday, 14 April 2024, young people will have the chance to attend live music, skate and scoot competitions, festivals, movie nights, street art workshops, gaming events and more!

The Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT), the peak body for young people aged 12-25 years, has joined with key advocacy groups on National Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) to urge governments to commit to key actions which will deliver better outcomes for young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.

YNOT’s Youth Advisory Council, along with young Tasmanians in general, is urging all candidates and political parties to pledge their commitment to taking strong and decisive action to enhance the health and wellbeing of young people in Tasmania.  

Join our diverse membership of young people aged 12-25 dedicated to their communities, organisations and groups that benefit young Tasmanians, and individuals committed to our vision and principles. 

A printable pdf file version of the the 2025 Youth Sector Symposium Program

TYF 2025 Poster

Contains handy tips for organising and promoting your Youth Week Tasmania 2024 event. 

YNOT's response to the Tasmanian Government 2025-26 State Community Consultation process.

Youth Network of Tasmania Annual Report 2023-24

The Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Tasmanian Government ‘Independent Review of Education in Tasmania’. This submission highlights the need for transformational education reform to improve student attainment and retention in Tasmania. This includes the delivery of a contemporary curriculum that equips students with practical skills necessary for life beyond school, working together for reform and empowering students to have more autonomy and agency in decision making relating to their own learning.

A plain-text version of the TYF report on young people’s views on housing in Tasmania and their recommendations for ensuring all young people have access to a safe, appropriate, and affordable home. 

Young people’s views on housing in Tasmania and their recommendations for ensuring all young people have access to a safe, appropriate, and affordable home. 

A plain text, youth-friendly version of the Tasmanian Youth Forum 2024 Housing Report. What young people told us they need to access and keep a safe, affordable and appropriate home.

A youth-friendly version of the Tasmanian Youth Forum 2024 Housing Report. What young people told us they need to access and keep a safe, affordable and appropriate home.

YNOT welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Tasmanian Government ‘Change for Children Consultation Draft: Tasmania’s 10-year Strategy for upholding the rights of children and young people by preventing, identifying and responding to child sexual abuse’.

Tasmanian community and industry peak bodies collectively call for a more comprehensive list of minor modifications to be included with the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 (Tas). 

A summary report for young people developed in collaboration with the South East Youth Engagement Project Youth Advisory Group. 

What would make the South East a better place for young people to live? This is the question posed to young people aged 12-19 years and service providers in the Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Sorell and Tasman Local Government Areas between January and March 2024. The report presents key findings and recommendations, and is envisaged that this report will inform the development of new initiatives and maximise existing resources throughout the South East to support increased participation of young people in the region. 

YNOT calls on the next Tasmanian Government to prioritise young people by appointing a dedicated Minister for Youth, developing a housing and homelessness Strategy for children and young people, and investing in the Youth Jobs Strategy...