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Youth Week Grants

Attention all youth in the Cook electorate, Youth Week will run from Saturday 11 April to Sunday 19 April and is part of a statewide celebration recognising the achievements and contributions of young Queenslanders aged 12 to 25.

The Crisafulli Government is supporting young people to take the lead by offering grants of up to $10,000 to deliver exciting and meaningful, youth-led local projects. These grants enable young people to host events, showcase their talents, and share their stories with the community.

A total of $275,000 is available across Queensland to fund youth-led community events and initiatives that encourage young people to explore, influence, and engage with the world around them.

This program plays a vital role in building strong communities where people feel connected, celebrated, and resilient.

Applications close at 5:00 pm (AEST) on 22 February 2026.

With less than a month to go, now is the time to apply!

Apply here.

Digital Art Competition

Calling all young artists across Cook!

If you have a passion for creativity and a talent for digital art, this is your chance to shine.

The 2026 Queensland Youth Week Digital Art Competition showcases the imagination, skill, and innovation of young Queenslanders, while recognising the important social and economic contributions young people make to our state.

Submissions for the 2026 competition will open on Friday, 30 January.

Yifei won $1,000 and an exclusive license agreement with the Department of Housing and Public Works to support her continued artistic development and professional growth. Her artwork is also the face of Queensland Youth Week 2026 – check it out!

“For “Commute”, I wanted to show how we are all on our own journeys, forming our identities, interests, passions and values; and that despite everything, we aren’t alone.” – Yifei Hu

If you’re curious about the competition or need more information, please email [email protected]

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