the Y WA - Leader in Youth Development

The Y WA is Built on Community

The Y is Western Australia’s leading youth development organisation supporting children and young people across Perth and regional WA since 1908.

We’re proud of our rich history and connection to the YMCA, the oldest and largest youth organisation in the world. Just as importantly, we’re proud of what we’ve built here in WA – a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community where children and young people can belong, grow, and flourish.

Our Services Help Children and Young People Flourish

We provide a diverse range of programs and services across childcare, youth, education, community support, and recreation and fitness. Through these services, we aim to achieve key outcomes that support children and young people to flourish:

• A sense of belonging
• Experience of achievement
• Independence and power to make decisions
• A sense of purpose

We are a Purpose-Driven Team

Our work goes beyond delivering just programs and services. It’s our 700-strong passionate team, driven by shared values and purpose, that ensures every child and young person at the Y can flourish.

We Lead with Safety

As we continue to evolve with purpose, our commitment to safeguarding children and young people remains unwavering:

Every child and young person must Feel Safe and Be Safe in every Y WA program, service, and workplace, in their families and in their communities.