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Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia 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.

💥Save the date. Get ready for YACtivate!💥📅Saturday 19 June, 2027📍Cockburn Youth CentreThis will be an amazing day for yo...
06/11/2026

💥Save the date. Get ready for YACtivate!💥

📅Saturday 19 June, 2027
📍Cockburn Youth Centre

This will be an amazing day for young people in Youth Advisory Groups to network, learn, and have a fun time with other young people in YAGs all around WA. We would love to see you there!

Bookings will open in February 🎟️ YACtivate will also be free to attend! If you want to be first to hear about bookings, email Caitlin at [email protected] and we'll contact you as soon as bookings open.

Applications to be on our Youth Steering Group will open next week!

Big thank you to our sponsors and funders, the Department of Communities, Lotterywest, and the City of Cockburn!

We are so excited to run YACtivate again in 2027. Hope to see you there 🌟

Thank you Mr Hugh Jones MLA for presenting us with a generous grant of $158,200 from Lotterywest earlier this week.This ...
06/11/2026

Thank you Mr Hugh Jones MLA for presenting us with a generous grant of $158,200 from Lotterywest earlier this week.

This support will help us continue delivering important events that celebrate and bring together young people and the youth sector, including the WA Youth Awards and FairGround Conference.

These events create valuable opportunities to recognise the contributions of young people, strengthen connections across the sector and celebrate the work happening in our communities.

Thank you Lotterywest for your ongoing support. ⭐

05/11/2026

We launched our 2027-28 Pre-Budget Submission on Tuesday, with many important conversations about our recommendations spoken about by our youth panel.

One of which is the commitment to funding the co-design and operational costs of a First Nations-led Youth Foyer. We know Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander young people are disproportionately impacted by homelessness. This cannot be addressed without culturally safe support.

A commitment to funding this initiative would mean improvement of whole-of-life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander young people.

Thank you Caitlan for speaking on this important ask.

You can read our full list of recommendations on our website. yacwa.org.au

Are you a young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person aged 12 to 25 who lives, works, studies or is connected ...
04/11/2026

Are you a young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person aged 12 to 25 who lives, works, studies or is connected to the City of Stirling? Come along to share your ideas and experiences and help shape future youth programs, activities and spaces in the City of Stirling!

Receive a $50 EFTPOS gift card for your contribution!

Date: Thursday 19 November
Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Location: Mirrabooka Community Hub, 21 Sudbury Road, Mirrabooka

Link to register: https://events.humanitix.com/aboriginal-youth-workshop

This workshop is run by Aboriginal Youth Consultants and Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA)!

03/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the launch of our 2027–28 Pre-Budget Submission (PBS) this morning.

It was great to bring together young people, youth sector professionals and decision-makers to explore the issues that matter most to young people across WA and the investment needed to create meaningful change. Thank you to Mr Hugh Jones MLA, for accepting our PBS on behalf of the WA Government.

A special thank you to the four young people, Mars, Caitlan, Samantha, and Emily, who joined our panel and shared their insights and experiences, and really brought our priorities to life. 💡

Our submission is informed by the voices of almost 200 young people and youth sector professionals, outlining the priorities and recommendations we’re asking the WA Government to consider in the upcoming State Budget. 💭

Your can read the Submission on our website. 🌐

Happy Boorloo Pride ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 This Pride Month, the theme is “Side-By-Side - Every Identity. One Community,” celebrating t...
01/11/2026

Happy Boorloo Pride ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

This Pride Month, the theme is “Side-By-Side - Every Identity. One Community,” celebrating the strength, diversity, unity and resilience of LGBTQIA+ people across Western Australia.

Check out some of the amazing Pride events happening around our city and celebrate all identities, honouring the solidarity that brings us together.

30/10/2026

Every child and young person has the right to feel safe, respected, and included 🌏

This Children’s Week, we are reminded that keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s responsibility, including ours at YACWA.

We all have a role to play in creating safe spaces where every child and young person feels heard and protected 💛

29/10/2026

What should the WA Government be prioritising for young people? 👀
 
Join us on Tuesday 3 November, 9:30–11:30am, as we unpack YACWA’s State Budget Submission and hear directly from four young people sharing their insights, experiences and priorities for the future.
 
Together, we’ll explore the issues that matter most to young people and how their voices can help shape government decision-making.
 
📅 Tuesday 3 November
⏰ 9:30–11:30am
📍City of Perth Library Auditorium
 
Register via the link in our bio.

Join us for our upcoming Pre-Budget Submission Launch and hear from a panel of incredible young people speaking on the i...
28/10/2026

Join us for our upcoming Pre-Budget Submission Launch and hear from a panel of incredible young people speaking on the importance of youth-led policy design and decision-making. 🤝🚀

EVENT DETAILS:�
📅 Tuesday, 3 November�
🕰️ 9:30am – 11:30am�
📍 City of Perth Library Auditorium, 573 Hay Street (or online)

Registration required. Secure your spot now by visiting the link in the caption. 🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/yacwa-2027-28-pre-budget-submission-launch

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Level 5, 200 Adelaide Terrace
East Perth, WA
6004

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