“Blackwood Youth Action (BYA) was established in 2013 by a committed group of community members concerned about the wellbeing of young people in the Blackwood region, in particular youth who are marginalised and at-risk. The community group formed Blackwood Youth Action and was incorporated in 2015. Considerable consultation was then undertaken with our key stakeholders – young people aged 12 to 25, service providers within the health, education and community services sectors, and the wider community. The consultation process identified gaps and a range of initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of marginalised youth in the region.”

Dr Sarah Youngson – Chairperson

To work with marginalised young people and services to improve opportunities to meet their social, emotional, psychological and physical needs.

To continue to engage with and advocate on behalf of marginalised and at-risk youth in the Warren Blackwood.

To provide opportunities for marginalised young people to maximise their individual potentials within our community, through supporting education and training.