The Youth Affairs Council of South Australia
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What is YACSA?

The Youth Affairs Council of South Australia (YACSA) is the peak body that represents the interests of young people, youth sector workers, organisations and networks throughout the non-government youth sector.

YACSA is a member-based organisation and our policy positions are independent and not aligned with any political party or movement. We work with and for our members to achieve meaningful improvements in the quality of young people’s lives in South Australia and we represent a state perspective at the national level.

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Our Purpose

Our business is advocacy and representation. Our work is informed by our members and evidence to create change and ensure policy makers and the community understands the impacts of policies and decision-making on young people and the youth sector.

We hold decision makers to account and provide a credible and informed youth affairs perspective.

YACSA’s work is based on four key peak body functions including:

  • Research, policy development, analysis and advice

  • Information dissemination

  • Capacity building

  • Consultation and coordination

 

Our History

For over 40 years, YACSA has advocated with and for its members to address the challenges and issues that impact young people and the youth sector.

 

Our Values

Our values underpin and drive everything we do with and on behalf of young people and the sector that supports them.  

Access & equity 
We are committed to equitable access to resources, services, and civic life. 

Diversity & inclusion  
We treat people with dignity, value and embrace the richness of diversity and appreciate intersecting experiences.  

Respect 
We demonstrate respect for all, always and without exception. 

Relationships 
We foster strong relationships and engage collaboratively to achieve outcomes.  

Courage 
We are courageous, thoughtful and purposeful in our advocacy. 

Integrity 
We are honest and transparent and are accountable for our actions. 

 

Our Team

Anne Bainbridge
Chief Executive Officer

Doug Werchon
Participation and Development Officer

Mallory Bradley
Digital Communications Officer

Georgia Thain
Policy Officer

Claire Faulkner
Office Coordinator

 

Membership

our members drive our work. Find out how.

Events

find information about OUR EVENTS, LIKE netfest, pizza & politics and AGMS.

 

WE’RE A MEMBER BASED ORGANISATION

Find out how you or your organisation can get involved and help drive our work!

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CONTACT US

Level 4, 182 Victoria Square,
Tarntanyangga
ADELAIDE SA 5000

9 am - 5 pm

Monday - Friday

 
 

Email

yacsa@yacsa.com.au

Phone

(08) 8211 7546

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