Introduction & application overview
Thank you for your interest in the Tech Policy Youth Ambassadors program 2026.
This is a selective, cohort-based program for young adults aged 18–25 who are connected to youth-facing communities and ready to contribute to national and global technology policy conversations.
A core requirement of the program is current or recent affiliation with a youth-facing organisation, network or community in Australia that includes under-18s.
Please allow approximately 20–30 minutes to complete this application.
Before you begin
Applications are assessed across five equally weighted areas (20% each):
This is a selective, cohort-based program for young adults aged 18–25 who are connected to youth-facing communities and ready to contribute to national and global technology policy conversations.
A core requirement of the program is current or recent affiliation with a youth-facing organisation, network or community in Australia that includes under-18s.
Please allow approximately 20–30 minutes to complete this application.
Before you begin
Applications are assessed across five equally weighted areas (20% each):
- Youth Ecosystem Affiliation and Engagement (20%)
- Professional Capability and Delivery (20%)
- Technology Policy Interest and Motivation (20%)
- Values and Independence (20%)
- Introduction Video (20%)
All five components are required.
Attachments note
As part of your application you will be asked to upload:
Attachments note
As part of your application you will be asked to upload:
- a URL to a short video of yourself
- your CV
- evidence of your affiliation with a youth-facing organisation/network/community
- referee details.
All of these supporting documents are required to complete your application.