SA Youth Week (SAYW), South Australia’s biggest celebration of young people aged 12 to 25.
Mark your diaries! SAYW 2026 will take place from Thursday 9 April to Friday 17 April 2026 (primarily during the school holidays).
Proudly supported by the Department of Human Services, SA Youth Week is held annually and recognises the ideas, talents and contributions of young people in South Australia. The programs feature a diverse range of events created by and for young people, including arts, culture, sports and community-building activities.
Thank you to everyone who participated in, or hosted events for SAYW 2025, and helped make it such a success!
Youth Action Plan
At the 2025 SAYW launch event, the department launched South Australia’s Youth Action Plan 2025–2028, a roadmap aimed at providing young people, particularly those facing isolation, disadvantage, and discrimination, with more opportunities to thrive.