Youth Affairs Council of South Australia (YACSA)

YACSA was established in 1980 and is a member-based, independent organisation that is not aligned with any political party or movement. We work with and for our members to achieve meaningful improvements in the quality of young people’s lives in South Australia and we represent a state perspective at the national level. Our business is advocacy and representation. Our work is informed by our members and evidence to create change and ensure policy makers and the community understands the impacts of policies and decision-making on young people and the youth sector. We hold decision makers to account and provide a credible and informed youth affairs perspective. YACSA’s work is based on four key peak body functions including: * Research, policy development, analysis and advice * Information dissemination * Capacity building * Consultation and coordination YACSA has a dedicated website for young people to drive change https://www.smashedav.com.au/