The Youth Affairs Council of South Australia presents:

A South Australian Youth Week showcase of young creatives, leaders and changemakers from across the state

Young Voices, Bright Futures

About Young Voices, Bright Futures

Young Voices, Bright Futures is a youth-led celebration of the creativity, leadership and positive impact of young people across South Australia.

As part of South Australian Youth Week 2026 this project featured:

  • a live Youth Showcase Night in Adelaide, and

  • an online storytelling series highlighting young leaders and changemakers from across the state.

The showcase was designed, curated and hosted by young people, with a youth curation group selecting participants and shaping how stories are shared.

Young Voices, Bright Futures is about celebrating the contributions young people are making every day.

This includes (but is not limited to):

  • leading or contributing to a local project, group or initiative

  • starting something new – a club, campaign or solution

  • creating in any form – music, writing, digital media, design or art

  • building skills, knowledge or public awareness in areas like science, technology, engineering or maths

  • standing up for something they believe in

  • supporting others – as a volunteer, young carer or peer leader

  • strengthening culture, identity or connection in their community

  • balancing study, work, family responsibilities and still finding ways to give back.

Young Voices, Bright Futures 2026

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Young Voices, Bright Futures banner and green helium balloons
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MC, Jess hands microphone to Minister for Human Services Hon Katrine Hildyard MP
Luci speaks to audience in front of projector screen
Hon Katrine Hildyard MP speaks to audience in front of projector screen
Hon Katrine Hildyard MP speaks to audience in front of projector screen
Senator Charlotte Walker speaks to audience in front of projector screen
Nysa speaks to audience in front of projector screen
Group photo including young people involved in showcase, YACSA CEO and President and Hon Katrine Hildyard MP
Trent is in a handstand on handstand stilts with one leg angles in front of him and the other behind
Salisbury High School Youth Empowerment Committee members are standing in a line at the front of the room, the person on the right speaks to audience
YACSA CEO, Natalie Matulick speaks to audience in front of projector screen
Left to right: MC and youth curation group member, Jess, Hon Melanie Selwood MLC, Hon Katrine Hildyard MP, Senator Charlotte Walker, YACSA CEO Natalie Matulick, YACSA President Claire Coleman, youth curation group member, Abinav
Mwangaza speaks to audience in front of projector screen
Audience watching showcase
Joseph speaks to audience in front of projector screen
Shabani watches video playing from projector screen
Chocolate and Vanilla cupcakes with white icing, rainbow confetti sprinkles and circular toppers
Darcy plays yidaki with his right hand raised to form ears on his head with his fingers
Audience applauding
Young Voices, Bright Futures logo is visible on projector screen past the heads of two young people
Audience applauding
Hon Melanie Selwood MLC speaks to young person, Nysa

Nominate a young person for Young Voices, Bright Futures

Selected young people will:

  • be featured in the Youth Showcase Night and the online Bright Futures storytelling series

  • work alongside a youth curation group to shape how their story or work is presented

  • be supported with accessibility needs and travel support (where possible)

They will also each receive a:

  • certificate of participation

  • professional bio that can be used for future applications, resumes etc.

  • $100 voucher.

Nominations for Young Voices, Bright Futures have now closed.