What's On
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.
CONTAINED: University of WA
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
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
Future Ready 2027–2028 Grants
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Grants for youth development programs in Victoria, Australia, with funding ranging from AUD $24,000 to $168,000.
Little Sellers Art Prize
The BAS
Art competition for young artists with entries closing June 26 2026, judging period July 6-10.
The International Artist Award 2026
Arts to Hearts Project
A global open call for emerging and mid-career artists across all visual disciplines, with 100 selected artists featured.
Country Arts SA Breaking Ground Award
Country Arts SA
An award offering $15,000 in total support including $10,000 for artwork creation and $5,000 for mentorship, plus extensive exhibition and professional support for regional visual artists.
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.
Wellington Youth Art Prize
Gippsland Art Gallery
Youth art prize at Gippsland Art Gallery with application period May-August 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Arranging Competitions
Music Arrangers Guild of Australia
A competition for music arrangers, with the ensemble selected and applications opening on June 1st, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
QTC Young Company 2026
Queensland Theatre
A program for young people interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts, including performers, designers, and more.
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.
Youth Entrepreneurship Program
iGen Foundation
iGen Foundation fuels youth potential through education and entrepreneurship, promoting business ownership as a dynamic pathway.
Digital Art Competition
Queensland Government
A competition celebrating the creativity and talent of young Queenslanders, with an opportunity to showcase their work.
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.
Open Funding
Grants and funding opportunities for youth justice programs
Preshil Scholarship Program
The Trustee For The Preshil Foundation Bursary Fund
Disaster Resilient: Future Ready — Burnett Inland (QLD)
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
Artist Applications (for WOMADelaide Festival)
Womadelaide Foundation Limited
Wyndham Richardson Scholarships
The Wyndham Richardson Tertiary Students Care Trust
Robert Shannon Foundation Grant Program
Robert Shannon Foundation Incorporated
News Innovation Fund
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Expanding Quality Access Program
NSW Government — Department of Education
Low Emissions Industry Program
NSW Government — Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
MRFF – Traumatic Brain Injury Mission – 2026 Traumatic Brain Injury Grant Opportunity
Department of Health
Catholic Education Foundation Teaching Scholarship
Sydney Catholic Schools Trust
Impact Leadership Program - First Five
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Limited
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2026/27
NSW Government — Office for Veterans Affairs
Future Leader Fellowship
National Heart Foundation Of Australia (South Australian Division) Inc
Future Leader Fellowship
National Heart Foundation Of Australia (A.C.T. Division)