Our Programs

In 365 days, across Australia, we run 10 national programs, back 10,000 young people and reach a community of 7 million.

$20 Boss

Young Social Pioneers

all our programs

Young Social Pioneers

Young Social Pioneers is the Foundation for Young Australians' cornerstone initiative backing young people leading responses to the most pressing social and environmental challenges of our time.

Indigenous Programs

Backing young Indigenous people from the NT and WA to complete education and thrive beyond school.

Worlds of Work

WOW is delivered in the classroom to link student learning with real-world experiences.

$20 Boss

$20 Boss is a national in-school entrepreneurship program, enabling students to create their own business.

Higher Pathways

FYA's Higher Pathways is an in-school enterprise pathways program preparing young people to transition into new and rewarding careers

Innovation Nation in Schools

A free in-school enterprise learning program providing students with the skills, coaching and funding to develop innovative solutions to local challenges.

Innovation Nation

Creating opportunities for young Australians to address social challenges through innovative solutions.

The FYA Hub

The FYA Hub is home to Australia’s growing community of young social changemakers. Become a member or attend an upcoming event.

Safe Schools Coalition Australia

Ensuring safety and support at school for LGBTI young people.

YLab

A social enterprise bringing young people to the centre of global issues.

all our events

NEXUS Australia

Join an international network of young philanthropists, social entrepreneurs and influencers.

Unleashed Awards

Each year we celebrate the genuine impact young people have made to the biggest challenges of our time.

Share Some Good

A collaboration between YouTube, Vice and FYA to put an end to online hate speech.