Registration

REgistrations at capacity

Registrations for ACYF have now reached capacity. For groups or individuals still wishing to register, we have created a waitlist that can be accessed via the link below. If places become available, we will contact you directly.

ACYF registration hub

We are looking forward to welcoming you and thousands of other pilgrims to ACYF 2025 in Melbourne later this year. We understand that there is a lot to consider and prepare for, especially for those travelling long distances to attend. Registration is an important milestone on the pilgrimage to the Festival!

The registration portal is intuitive and easy to navigate but it is important to read some helpful tips before you get underway and ensure you have all the information needed in order to register.

Registration costs and inclusions

The Festival registration costs are based on geographical location, as we understand that those travelling from regional Victoria and interstate will have additional transport and accommodation costs.

Interstate and regional Victoria
$345 per pilgrim

Remote dioceses: Broome, Geraldton, Darwin, Wilcannia-Forbes, Port Pirie
$250 per pilgrim

Archdiocese of Melbourne*
Parishes, communities and movements, congregational and ministerial PJP schools
$390 per pilgrim

Clergy and religious
$100 per pilgrim

*If you are attending the Festival as part of a Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools group then please liaise with MACS for registration processes and costings.

Please note that registration prices do not include: food, travel or accommodation. These elements will need to be organised and managed by groups/pilgrims separately.

Meal Vouchers

As part of the registration process, meal vouchers will be available for purchase for pilgrims travelling from regional Victoria and interstate.

Travelling from regional Victoria and interstate?

Meal vouchers can be purchased for $20 per meal, per person. Tickets can be exchanged at a range of Festival food vendors (not all) for a variety of meals, incorporating many dietary requirements. Details on exact dietary requirements that can be catered for, will be provided soon.

For specific dietary requirements, please check with the Festival Team to ensure your requirement can be catered for, prior to purchasing meal tickets. If unsure, we recommend self-catering.

Meal vouchers are for a value amount and are redeemed in full at the time of use. Any outstanding amount of the voucher is forfeited. Meal items that exceed $20 can be purchased, if preferred.

Travelling from regional Victoria and interstate?

Registration payment and confirmation

The preferred method of payment is credit card (a Visa or Mastercard) using the online registration system. On request, we may consider payment by invoice for large groups making bulk payments. Please email the Festival Team to discuss this option. Please note, this option will only be available until 30 September 2025.

Registrations will be acknowledged in writing to the email address nominated during registration. If you have not received an email confirmation within 5 days, please contact us. Prior to the Festival, the ticket will be redeemable for a Festival wristband which will be needed to gain entry to the event.

How to Register

Group registration

Group registration is the easiest way to register for the Festival. Groups must have a Group Coordinator who will attend the Festival with their group. The Group Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and care of their group and are the key point of contact for their group.

Instructions

Group registrations can only be initiated and managed by a Group Coordinator. Groups may be parish groups, school groups, youth groups, friend groups or families with children in Year 9 up to 25 years of age.

Groups can be registered (or amended to add additional group members) up until: 30 October 2025 (unless capacity is met earlier). Payments can also be made as a group.

Group Coordinators are responsible for:

Providing information about their group/organisation.
Registering young pilgrims under 18 years old.
Provide details of other group leaders and adult pilgrims you are registering and paying for, who will then receive an email to complete their registration.
Purchasing meal vouchers (applicable only for pilgrims outside the Archdiocese of Melbourne).
Ensuring all pilgrims (or parents/guardians of young pilgrims) have read and acknowledged the Terms and Conditions and Collection Notice.

Please note:

Group Coordinators must be 18 years old or above.
Group Coordinators may only be a coordinator of one group.
Young pilgrims includes pilgrims under 18 years of age (unless they are part of a school group) or who are otherwise vulnerable. See the Terms and Conditions for further information.
Personally identifiable information of young pilgrims is not collected by the Festival and must be collected and managed by the Group Coordinator.

Individual registrations

We strongly encourage pilgrims to attend the Festival as part of a small group, to provide a richer and more engaging experience. However, in some scenarios an individual registration may be required and therefore individuals aged between 18-25 years or clergy, deacons and vowed religious (of any age) can register by completing the online individual registration form

Instructions

Individuals under 18 years old cannot self-register and must attend as part of a group. Those aged over 25 years are encouraged to engage with the Festival by supporting a group in a leadership role or by nominating as a volunteer. Individuals can register up until: 30 October 2025 (unless capacity is met earlier).

Please note there is an additional pre-registration process for clergy, deacons and vowed religious (more info below).

Clergy, deacons & vowed registration

The Festival encourages and welcomes the participation of clergy and religious. Clergy and religious includes: bishops, priests, monsignors, deacons, seminarians, religious brothers or sisters, or any ordained persons.

Instructions

All clergy, deacons and vowed religious can register as part of a group or individually (using the links above) and will need to provide their ACMR ID number as part of their registration process.

All visiting clergy, deacons and vowed religious not on appointment within the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne are required to complete an Application for Faculties – Short Term Ministry and receive permission to minister before registering for the Festival.

Terms & Conditions

As part of registration, all participants (or their parent/guardian if under 18) will need to agree to the Terms & Conditions. The Festival Terms and Conditions (including the cancellation policy) can be found in registration portal and below.

Privacy Policy and Collections Notice

As part of the registration process, we will collect certain personal information from and about pilgrims to manage attendance and deliver the Festival. The Privacy Policy and Collection Notice provide further information about this process, what data is collected and how this information is stored.

Need help or have further questions?

Please contact the Festival Team, who are available Monday–Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm (Australian Eastern time).

Group registration for the Festival will officially open in June 2025.

Indicative pricing will range from $390–410 per person for the entire Festival with access to all areas and experiences.

Groups will be responsible for all travel to/from the Festival as well as organising any accommodation needs. Meals from vendors at the venue will be available at additional cost.

To ensure accessibility for all young Catholics across Australia, especially those living outside of capital cities, ticketing subsidies will be available (on application) for groups travelling from rural and remote locations in Australia who will incur significant costs for travel and accommodation.