We back
young people

At the Foundation for Young Australians, we exist to back young people across the country to beat injustice and create long-lasting change for all.

Young woman with red hair wearing silver t-shirt is smiling holding her fist up as part of rock-paper-scissors game. She is surrounded by other young people behind her watching the game play out.
We back young people: image shows a group of FYA changemakers
  • Get the resources you need
  • Skill-up on campaigning and advocacy
  • Find your change-focused community
  • Get the resources you need
  • Skill-up on campaigning and advocacy
  • Find your change-focused community
Photo: Harjono Djoyobisono

As a young person, it’s easy to think no one’s paying attention

Unable to vote, under-represented in our Parliaments, undervalued in casualised workplaces, and unheard in our media – Australia’s systems and institutions aren’t built to back you.

But you’re more powerful than you know.

We back you to create change

your way

Annelise Lecordier

Annelise (she/her) is a storyteller and activist working with Run for It, and the co-founder of It's Not A Compliment.

Is Hay

Is (they/them) is a queer, disabled writer working with the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS).

Lien To

Lien (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Manager.

Our programs

At FYA, we want to make sure our programs are focused on empowering young people, top to bottom. That’s why all our programs:

  • Free, paid for by our funders and us
  • Informed by young people
  • Delivered by our team with more than 50 years of combined expertise
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Ready to start making change? Reach out.

Chat with us now or just send us a message. Whether you end up taking a program with us, or working for another organisation, we’re here to help you.

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