The 2026 Yarning competition is open for entries.
Entries close 11 May, 2026.

For enquiries, send us an
email at yarning.reps@aph.gov.au.

Competition details
Judging criteria
Entry tips

Share your story and culture

The Yarning competition is about storytelling. The Department of the House of Representatives invites you to share your experiences through various creative formats, such as visual art, written words, photography, videos, or audio. We encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander highs school students from across Australia to participate and share your stories, whether they are about family, community, culture, connection to Country, or reconciliation.

The prize

An expenses-paid trip to Parliament House, Canberra including:
Your artwork included in a public exhibition in the building.
A formal presentation of certificates with a morning tea.
Private tour and attendance at Question Time.
A prize pack valued at $250.
The top 5 entries in each year group will be posted on the Parliament House website and shared on the department’s social media channels.
All entrants’ artworks will also be displayed on the Yarning website.

Terms and conditions

The terms and conditions are designed to ensure the fair and transparent operation of the Yarning Competition and to create an inclusive, respectful platform for sharing the stories and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth across Australia.

Make sure you read the terms and condition before entering the competition.

Read the terms and conditions