We stand with and for young people

At the Y, we are a major employer of young people across multiple industries including recreation, early learning, outside school hours care, youth services and disability services.  We also provide many online youth programs and activities, and real spaces and centres where young people can hang out, belong and learn.

Our vision is for a better world, with and for young people.  Our belief in the power of inspired young people drives all we do. To us, when a young person is inspired, they’re not only powerful – they thrive. Yet we also know this doesn’t just happen.

In a world of fear and unprecedented individualism, we have come to know that a young person can only thrive when first they belong.

That’s what we’re all about; creating the moments, the environments and the skills to ensure young people feel more connected, go farther, reach higher and dream wider.

The Y helps young people feel accepted and valued for who they are enabling them to look ahead, see possibility and step confidently out into the best version of themselves.