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Events, opportunities,
and the road ahead

Everything happening across the JusticeHub network, CONTAINED tour stops, community gatherings, open grants, and ways to get involved.

CONTAINED Tour 2026

One shipping container. Three rooms. Thirty minutes.

Full tour details

CONTAINED: University of WA

Sat, 1 Aug 2026University of Western Australia, WA
32d away

Academic partnership with the University of Western Australia exploring therapeutic alternatives to youth detention. Researchers, students, and community members experience the CONTAINED containers on campus.

CONTAINED: Tennant Creek

Tue, 15 Sept 2026Community Space, NT
77d away

Community-controlled engagement bringing the CONTAINED experience to the heart of the Northern Territory. First Nations families and leaders shape the conversation about youth justice alternatives that centre culture and community.

Opportunities for Young People

Art prizes, music, competitions, grants, and more

Music

Brisbane Youth Music Festival Registration

Brisbane Youth Music

An opportunity for young musicians to submit online for performance opportunities at the Brisbane Youth Music Festival.

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Art Prize

Youth Art Prize 2026

East Gippsland Shire Council

Annual youth art prize welcoming entries from young creatives in East Gippsland region, with exhibition launch and winners announcement.

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Art Prize

Wellington Youth Art Prize

Gippsland Art Gallery

Youth art prize at Gippsland Art Gallery with application period May-August 2026.

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Music

Young Musician of the Year Award

Perth Symphony Orchestra

An award for talented musicians across Western Australia, with a minimum Grade 6 AMEB or Year. Entries close Friday 30 August.

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Music

Logan Arts Musical Youth Battle of the Bands 2026

Logan Arts

A Logan City competition for young musicians to showcase original work; nominations close 1 September 2026.

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Art Prize

Penrith Youth Art Prize 2026

Penrith City Council

Annual youth art prize hosted by Penrith City Council, open to young artists with applications accepted until September 2026.

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Music

Arranging Competitions

Music Arrangers Guild of Australia

A competition for music arrangers, with the ensemble selected and applications opening on June 1st, 2026.

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Art Prize

Port Macquarie Youth Art Prize

Port Macquarie Community Arts (as promoted by WhatsOnInPortMacquarie)

A youth art prize inviting young artists to submit a piece; submissions have been extended to 12 December 2026.

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Workshop

TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Program

TiE Melbourne

The TYE program is a series of structured workshops for high school students where the students learn how to come up with a good business idea and build a plan.

VIC
Mentorship

QTC Young Company 2026

Queensland Theatre

A program for young people interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts, including performers, designers, and more.

QLD
Workshop

Business Camp

ASE

Business Camp is a leadership & team building experience for young people aged 7 to 15 years, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Grant

Youth Week Grants

Queensland Government

The program provides up to $10,000 per approved event to empower young people to showcase their skills, achievements, and contributions.

$10KQLD1230yo
Grant

Young Arts Projects

ArtsNational

ArtsNational Societies offer opportunities to students, young artists and performers in their local area, through grants to individuals, schools and community.

National
Grant

Queensland Youth Week Community Events Grants for Young Creatives

Queensland Government

Applications are open for youth-led community events grants in the lead up to Queensland Youth Week, supporting creative projects led by young people.

QLD1225yo
Mentorship

Youth Entrepreneurship Program

iGen Foundation

iGen Foundation fuels youth potential through education and entrepreneurship, promoting business ownership as a dynamic pathway.

National
Art Prize

Digital Art Competition

Queensland Government

A competition celebrating the creativity and talent of young Queenslanders, with an opportunity to showcase their work.

QLD1225yo
Scholarship

2026 Youth Development Scholarships

NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)

Up to 1,500 scholarships are available to support students in social housing who are working hard to stay in school, TAFE, or university.

NSW
Grant

Uncovering Talent focus area - Creative Projects Fund

Creative Victoria

A fixed $5000 grant to support creatives, artists and creative workers at any career level who have not received funding from Creative Victoria before.

$5KVIC
Mentorship

Young Entrepreneurs Showcase

APM

APM and the Young Entrepreneurs Showcase are offering young people the opportunity to build and grow their business through the Self-Employment Assistance.

National
Opportunity

Yankalilla Youth Theatre and Youth Arts Opportunities

Country Arts SA

Variety of volunteer and paid opportunities for young people with Yankalilla Youth Theatre and Yankalilla Youth Arts.

SA

Open Funding

Grants and funding opportunities for youth justice programs

Preshil Scholarship Program

The Trustee For The Preshil Foundation Bursary Fund

Closes Sun, 31 May 2026
Apply

Disaster Resilient: Future Ready — Burnett Inland (QLD)

Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)

Closes Sun, 31 May 2026QLD
Apply

Artist Applications (for WOMADelaide Festival)

Womadelaide Foundation Limited

Closes Sun, 31 May 2026
Apply

Local Heritage Grants

Redland City Council

$5KCloses Sun, 31 May 2026AU-QLD
Apply

Wyndham Richardson Scholarships

The Wyndham Richardson Tertiary Students Care Trust

Closes Sun, 31 May 2026
Apply

Starlight Super Steps

Starlight Children's Foundation Australia

Closes Sun, 31 May 2026
Apply

Game Changer Programs

TRAINER GROUP FOUNDATION LIMITED

Closes Mon, 1 June 2026
Apply

Robert Shannon Foundation Grant Program

Robert Shannon Foundation Incorporated

Closes Mon, 1 June 2026

News Innovation Fund

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Closes Thu, 4 June 2026AU-NSWAU-VICAU-QLDAU-WAAU-SAAU-TASAU-NTAU-ACT
Apply

Expanding Quality Access Program

NSW Government — Department of Education

Closes Mon, 8 June 2026AU-NSW
Apply

Low Emissions Industry Program

NSW Government — Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

$10.0MCloses Tue, 9 June 2026AU-NSW
Apply

RADF Grants - Quick Response

Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Closes Fri, 12 June 2026AU-QLD
Apply

MRFF – Traumatic Brain Injury Mission – 2026 Traumatic Brain Injury Grant Opportunity

Department of Health

Closes Wed, 17 June 2026AU-NSWAU-VICAU-QLDAU-WAAU-SAAU-TASAU-NTAU-ACT
Apply

A Little Piece of Me

Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation Limited

Closes Fri, 19 June 2026
Apply

Catholic Education Foundation Teaching Scholarship

Sydney Catholic Schools Trust

$5K – $5KCloses Sun, 21 June 2026
Apply

Impact Leadership Program - First Five

Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Limited

$12K – $12KCloses Tue, 23 June 2026
Apply

Breaking the Hold Conference

Red Rose Foundation Ltd

Closes Wed, 24 June 2026
Apply

Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2026/27

NSW Government — Office for Veterans Affairs

$15KCloses Thu, 25 June 2026AU-NSW
Apply

Future Leader Fellowship

National Heart Foundation Of Australia (South Australian Division) Inc

$100K – $133KCloses Fri, 26 June 2026
Apply

Future Leader Fellowship

National Heart Foundation Of Australia (A.C.T. Division)

$100K – $133KCloses Fri, 26 June 2026
Apply