A group of four friends standing on a city street corner, smiling and engaging in conversation. One person is wearing a purple shirt with a gold cross necklace, another has long black hair and a choker, the third has curly brown hair in a plaid shirt, and the fourth has curly brown hair and a red sweater.
A group of four friends standing on a city street corner, smiling and engaging in conversation. One person is wearing a purple shirt with a gold cross necklace, another has long black hair and a choker, the third has curly brown hair in a plaid shirt, and the fourth has curly brown hair and a red sweater.

shaping a better future with
young people

YACSA is the peak body representing the interests of young South Australians aged 12–25 and the youth sector that supports them.

For more than 40 years we have worked alongside young people, community organisations, local governments, educators, researchers and decision makers to strengthen the systems and opportunities that shape young people’s lives.

We connect people, organisations and ideas to strengthen collaboration across the youth sector and foster collective action.

When young people thrive, South Australia thrives.

about yacsa

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our work
  • Front view of the Parliament of South Australia building with large columns and stone steps.

    our state budget analysis

    There are real investments within the state budget that will make a difference to young South Australians.

    But we need to be honest: young people were largely an afterthought in this budget.

    read now
  • People seated in a room, some holding notebooks and pens, appears to be attending a lecture or seminar.

    join our communities of practice

    Sessions run online bi-monthly and are free for people working across the youth sector in South Australia.

    find out more
  • Close-up of asphalt pavement with small gravel and stones.

    visit the smashed avocado

    Are you a young person or work with people who are? Visit our dedicated site for SA young people to unpack issues and share their stories.

    the smashed avocado
  • A large conference hall with wooden paneling, filled with people sitting at round tables watching a panel discussion on stage. The stage has a large screen displaying the 'Young Changemakers Panel' and seven young women seated in chairs, with a woman standing at a podium speaking. Banners and artwork decorate the walls.

    read our annual report

    YACSA’s 2024–25 Annual Report is available to view, exploring our work over the financial year and how our actions meet our goals as a peak body.

    read now
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our members

YACSA’s members form a statewide network of people and organisations working to improve outcomes for young people.

Help shape YACSA’s priorities, inform our advocacy, contribute to policy discussions, and strengthen the future of the youth sector in South Australia.

become a member

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mailing list

YACSA’s e-bulletin contains updates on our work, sector news, opportunities for young people and job postings. Best of all, it’s open to anyone and completely free!