Policy Papers, Reports and Submissions
Youth Action advocate on behalf of young people and the youth sector to provide advice on systemic issues. Our work is grounded in the voices and lived experiences of young people and the services who support them.
Youth Hubs: The Full Picture (2026)
Last year we launched the From Fragmented to Coordinated Policy Paper about Youth Hubs. The response from MPs was clear: there’s real momentum for investing in young people, youth workers and youth services.
We’re building on that with the Youth Hubs Illustration: a visual tool that captures the flexible, place-based, relational work happening in hubs every day.
Why an illustration? Because some things are hard to explain with policy language alone. Connection. Belonging. The slow trust built between a youth worker and a young person. This makes those intangible outcomes visible.
Submission to inquiry on measures to combat right-wing extremism (2026)
Youth Action prepared a submission to the Law and Safety Committee’s inquiry into measures to combat right-wing extremism. Young people are increasingly the target of radicalisation by extremist movements, the reasons for this growth are complex and must be urgently addressed.
NSW Pre-budget submission 2026-27
Young people and the youth sector have been consistent in their calls for greater engagement and action on the pressing issues facing young people in NSW. Youth Action’s pre-budget submission details the top priorities for investment in the coming financial year.
From Fragmented to Coordinated: Building stronger systems for young people through Youth Hubs (2025)
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.