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FairGround Conference Program 2025

YACWA is pleased to present the program for our FairGround 2025 conference.

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Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26

YACWA advances five policy priorities for the upcoming state budgets.

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FairGround 2025: Connecting for Change

FairGround Conference 2025 is one of YACWA’s flagship events, offering an opportunity to reflect on the ever-changing youth sector in Western Australia.

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YACtivate 2025

Calling all Youth Advisory Groups - YACtivate is back for 2025!

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YACWA Strategic Plan 2024-2029

View our newly released 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

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Media Release: YACWA Urges Greater Focus on Prevention in WA Labor’s Youth Justice Reforms

Posted on January 10, 2025

Media Release: Read YACWA's response to WA Labor's Youth Justice Reforms.

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2016: NCPW Open Letter

Posted on May 25, 2017

September 4th is the first day of National Child Protection Week, an annual event which, for over 25 years, has reminded the community of the importance of committing to the safety and wellbeing of Australia’s children.

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2016: Inquiry into Aboriginal Youth Suicides

Posted on May 25, 2017

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia and YACWA combine to discuss issues surrounding suicide amongst the young Aboriginal people of WA. This submission comes due to the growing risk of suicide in remote regions of the state. The vulnerability and necessary actions are discussed.

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Focusing on young people’s varied needs at local, State and Federal Government level, YACWA works to engender and enhance positive community attitudes towards young people. Our work is guided by the values of respect, equity, integrity and the celebration of diversity.

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