About us
Youth Action is the peak organisation representing young people and youth services in NSW. Youth Action works towards a society where all young people in NSW are supported, engaged, valued, and have their rights realised.
Join one of our networks
Western Sydney Youth Services Network
Join the email network for youth services in Greater Western Sydney. Keep up to date about opportunities for young people and connect to other services in the area.
Health Literacy Young Person Network
Join our Health Literacy Young Person Network. Get involved with our regular consultations and conversations about health literacy.
NSW Youth Network
Connect with other young people. Join our regular youth sessions, this is an opportunity to learn from others and share your ideas on what matter to you.
Become a member
With a strong and engaged membership network, we have the collective power to advocate for better outcomes for young people and the services that support them.
Young person member
Young people 12 – 25 years of age receive free membership.
Individual member
Individual membership is for people 26 or older.
Organisational member
Organisational membership fees are based on a sliding scale.
Our Advocacy
Youth Action advocates on behalf of young people and the youth sector. Our work is grounded in the voices and lived experiences of the young people and the services who support them.
Our recent submissions and reports
From Fragmented to Coordinated: Building stronger systems for young people through Youth Hubs
Youth hubs are a locally-based, integrated support service that provide young people with access to the resources they need to develop essential skills, tailored to their individual needs. They provide a central third place where young people can spend time with trusted, professionally qualified youth workers and build connections with their peers.
Submission to Inquiry on foundational and disability supports available for children and young people in NSW (2025)
Youth Action completed a submission to the Select Committee investigating available foundational and disability supports for young people living in New South Wales. We gathered input from over 100 young people and tested findings with an intensive focus group of six young people.
Submission to the Inquiry into the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness in New South Wales (2024)
In preparation for this submission, we heard from over 60 representatives from the youth sector about their views on the young people they work with experiences’ of loneliness. We have also drawn specifically from our consultations with young people on mental health and as well as our recent consultations on increasing social cohesion.