Dr. Sir Alan Walker as an activity of the Central Methodist Mission in Sydney held at the Royal Showgrounds, from 16 to 23 January 1955.
It was designed to reach the entire Christian community, not just that of the Methodist Church of Australasia (see Methodism).
The 50th anniversary NCYC was held in January 2005 at the Gawler campus of Trinity College to the north of Adelaide in South Australia.
Here is a full list of every NCYC held since 1955: The event is usually organised and hosted by a Synod by agreement with the Uniting Church's National Assembly.
Leadership is by a local organising committee utilising existing networks within the responsible Synod.