01/10/2026
🎬 And that’s a wrap on Ideas Days and Youth Partnership Month for 2026! 🎉
But what actually happens at an Ideas Day?
Ideas Days are a series of focus group feedback sessions at YSAS where we hear directly from young people about the issues that matter to them. Across YSAS sites, the Youth Participation team comes together with young people to listen, chat, share ideas and enjoy some pizza 🍕. Young people are also paid $40 for their contributions, recognising the value of their time, experiences and ideas.
💬 Feedback shared at Ideas Days have real impact, helping shape our services and sites, informing change across YSAS, and contributing to what we advocates for across the broader sector.
The responses collected also form part of our annual Ideas Day report, making sure young people’s voices are captured and continue to influence our work.
Last year, we connected with 94 young people and their ideas informed our Strategic Plan, advocacy priorities and other operational activities.
A huge thank you to everyone who shared their ideas, experiences and perspectives this year 💚
Want to be part of making change at YSAS? Head to our Youth Participation page on our website to find out all the ways past and current clients can get involved in shaping our services and sharing ideas.
👀 And watch this space… recruitment for our Youth Advisory Committees will be starting soon! Keep an eye out for more info on how you can get involved.
