Empowering young people with tools to excel and lead a life with purpose
As Australia’s flagship summit focused on youth policy and practice, Third Sector’s THRIVE 2025 will bring together experts, policymakers and frontline organisations to drive real change. This year’s program is uniquely shaped by the voices of young people, ensuring their perspectives are central to the discussions and strategies developed.Â
The Summit will holistically explore the interconnected challenges young people face in areas of mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, drug and alcohol use, crime and safety and employment whilst offering practical, community-driven solutions to each. Through keynotes, panels and interactive sessions, delegates will engage with innovative housing models, early mental health interventions, pathways to economic independence and targeted strategies to break cycles of disadvantage and prevent First Nations youth from becoming further entrenched in the justice system.
Merrissa Nona is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Custodian of the Ecosystem at Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG)
Read more ...Merrissa Nona is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Custodian of the Ecosystem at Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG)
Professor Patrick McGorry is an Irish-born, Australian psychiatrist known world-wide for his development and scaling up of early intervention and youth mental health services, and for mental health innovation, advocacy and reform.
Read more ...Professor Patrick McGorry is an Irish-born, Australian psychiatrist known world-wide for his development and scaling up of early intervention and youth mental health services, and for mental health innovation, advocacy and reform.
Jinson Charls was appointed a Northern Territory minister in September 2024. Holding ministerial portfolios for People, Sport and Culture; Disability;
Read more ...Jinson Charls was appointed a Northern Territory minister in September 2024. Holding ministerial portfolios for People, Sport and Culture; Disability;
Bernie is the Founder and Director of BackTrack. With 25+ years of youth work experience, he started BackTrack in 2006
Read more ...Bernie is the Founder and Director of BackTrack. With 25+ years of youth work experience, he started BackTrack in 2006
Peter is a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador and second year Doctor of Medicine student. In 2022, he commenced university
Read more ...Peter is a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador and second year Doctor of Medicine student. In 2022, he commenced university
Sharon was appointed Mission Australia’s CEO in 2022. Adopting a servant-leadership style and with a strong strategic focus,
Read more ...Sharon was appointed Mission Australia’s CEO in 2022. Adopting a servant-leadership style and with a strong strategic focus,
Hannah Watts is CEO of the Youth Coalition of the ACT. Her youth work career began in the Northern Territory, spending eleven
Read more ...Hannah Watts is CEO of the Youth Coalition of the ACT. Her youth work career began in the Northern Territory, spending eleven
Leading the Office of Youth Affairs team within the Northern Territory Government’s Department of People, Sport and Culture,
Read more ...Leading the Office of Youth Affairs team within the Northern Territory Government’s Department of People, Sport and Culture,
nclusive pathwaysHomelessness | Mental Health and Wellbeing | Drug and Alcohol | Crime and Safety | Employment
This summit is designed for professionals, advocates and leaders working to support young people across the following five key sectors:
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