Youth Affairs Council

About

The peak body working to ensure that WA young people and the workforce that support them are valued, informed and have opportunities to influence policy.

Mission

YACWA is widely respected and boasts a strong and diverse membership which includes policy makers, academics, youth workers and importantly, young people who are all passionate about achieving positive and meaningful outcomes for the young people of Western Australia.

YACWA advocates for young people’s varied needs at local, State and Federal Government levels whilst working to engender and enhance positive community attitudes towards young people.

YACWA strongly believes that young people are ‘experts in their own experiences’ and is dedicated to ensuring their equal access to participation in community decision making processes.

YACWA provides a voice and acts as a role model for the definition and demonstration of youth participation. Our work is governed by four guiding principles of respect, equity, integrity and the celebration of diversity.