Young
people,
real
action
Youth Action is the peak body representing young people and the services that support them in NSW.
Our advocacy
Lived experience, sector expertise and evidence are essential to effective advocacy.
We believe all young people aged 12-25 have the right to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives
30+
years working alongside young people in NSW
Youth Hubs
Every young person deserves somewhere to belong
Youth Action is mapping where young people across NSW connect, participate and access support.
Delivered by Youth Action and funded by the NSW Office for Youth, the project is building the first statewide picture of youth spaces across the state.
Become a
Member
1
Young person member
Ages 12-25. Free to join.
2
Individual member
For anyone aged 26 and over. Free to join.
3
Organisational member
Sliding scale fees based on organisation budget.
Our recent work
Media release
Youth workers left carrying mental health system amidst psychiatrist shortage
NSW’s severe shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists is forcing youth workers to carry increasingly complex mental health cases without the clinical resources, authority or support they need.
Media release
Young people turning to crisis support in record numbers as mental health worsens
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found the proportion of young people aged 16 to 24 who experienced a mental disorder in the previous 12 months has risen from 26 per cent in 2007 to 39 per cent.
Media release
New project to map youth spaces across NSW
Delivered by Youth Action and funded by the NSW Office for Youth, the project will build the first statewide picture of where young people connect, participate and access support.