Hear from Youth Opportunities Program and Services Manager Pasha Shoghi, who recently delivered two workshops with second-year apprentices at Eagers Automotive. The workshops explored habits that support focus, communication and wellbeing, both in and out of the workplace.

the Youth Opportunities team recently had the pleasure of attending the 2026 South Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (SASPA) Annual Conference, bringing together educators, school leaders and sector partners from across South Australia.

We're excited to announce that Codan's Chief Human Resources Officer, Marjolijn Woods, will be running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in support of Youth Opportunities. As a long-time partner, Codan continues to champion young people, with Marjolijn taking on this incredible challenge to help raise awareness and vital funds for our programs.

Fostering Personal Leadership in Adolescents: The Crucial Role of Developing an Internal Locus of Control. Helping adolescents understand what they can control — and take ownership of their choices. This article explores why developing an internal locus of control is critical for building resilience, confidence, wellbeing and the skills needed to thrive.

Youth Opportunities is proud to announce Adelaide Crows rising star Charlie Edwards as its newest Ambassador, strengthening the organisation's commitment to empowering young Australians with the confidence, resilience and skills to thrive.

Earlier this month, the Empowering Eyre dinner united the community at the Port Lincoln Hotel, raising vital funds to support young people across the Eyre Peninsula.

Nicky Brand, Behavioural Scientist, shares her perspective on how every young person has the potential to become their own personal hero, while highlighting the unprecedented challenges many young people face today compared to previous generations.

Congratulations to our newest Life Members, whose dedication, generosity and service have helped shape Youth Opportunities over many years. Thank you for your extraordinary contribution to the young people we support.

We were delighted to welcome supporters, partners and emerging leaders to the inaugural Generations of Change event, held at the iconic Coopers Brewery earlier this month.

Earlier this month, students at Salisbury East High School were excited to welcome Adelaide Crows rising star Charlie Edwards to their Youth Opportunities Personal Leadership Program.

Congratulations to Youth Opportunities graduate and Youth Participation Framework co-author Lou Potter on being named the Human Services SA Pride Award winner at the 2026 7 News Young Achiever Awards.

Despite the rain, the 2026 Youth Opportunities Golf Day was our biggest yet!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on the course and helped make the day so special.

For the past 11 years, Living Choice has been part of the Youth Opportunities story - helping us deliver life-changing programs to young people across Adelaide metro schools.

Youth Opportunities is delighted to partner with Sliding Doors, enabling a life-changing scholarship for a highly deserving student…

Youth Opportunities are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Whyalla Steelworks in 2026, supporting 26 apprentices across seven disciplines.

We’re pleased to share an important leadership update with our Youth Opportunities community.

We’re excited to announce the launch of Personal Leadership Pathways, a new five-year Youth Opportunities program designed to empower young people across Tasmania’s Derwent Valley to thrive in education, wellbeing and life beyond school.

On behalf of the Stars in the Garden Event Committee, we are thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this year’s luncheon. Your presence, generosity, and support helped make the day truly extraordinary, raising $970,000 net to transform the lives of young South Australians. 

From learning how to change a tyre and perform basic car maintenance, to getting career advice for apprenticeships, it was a hands-on, confidence-building day full of practical skills and inspiration.

As another school year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our valued Youth Opportunities partner, Adelaide Airport, for their ongoing support in helping us deliver life-changing programs to young people across South Australia.