Our programs and services enable children and young people across Perth and regional WA, from the Pilbara to the Goldfields and Great Southern, to flourish

Nurtures and builds pre-literacy, pre-numeracy and positive behaviours to help children ages 6 weeks to 5 years become school ready.
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Provides peace of mind to busy families with safe and engaging programs for children ages kindergarten to 12 years.
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Offers jam-packed activities and new experiences to suit all interests for children ages kindergarten to 12 years
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Empowers young people ages 12 to 25 to build life skills, to connect with and participate in community, and have their voices heard.
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Provides vulnerable students with an alternative to mainstream schooling using a curriculum based on the Science of Learning.
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Serves as a vital hub for communities to connect and foster wellbeing, through health and fitness programs that cater to everyone.
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Strengthens connections with family and community through Supported Playgroups, Child and Parent Centres, and School Engagement programs.
Find us in your communityWe’re a global brand with a local West Australian story. We’ve been helping children, young people, and communities to flourish since 1908.
Our belief is that all children and young people have the capacity to flourish when their unique strengths are matched to a nurturing environment that encompasses competent, caring, dependable adults and role models. We take an evidence-informed approach to the design and delivery of programs and services that provide opportunities to develop positive, sustained relationships, learn new skills, and contribute to something larger than ourselves.
Our work has purpose, our Y story has heart, and we’re always improving for the people we support.

Our programs and services make a positive difference to children and young people in Western Australia every year. Figures from 24/25 reflect our reach across Western Australia
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What an incredible week at National Youth Parliament 2026! Over 5 days in Canberra, participants immersed themselves in leadership, advocacy and decision-making, debating issues that matter, engaging with policymakers and gaining firsthand insight into Australia’s democratic process. Beyond the experience itself, they built confidence, formed lasting friendships and discovered the power of using their voices to […]
We were delighted to join the students and staff at Anzac Terrace Primary School today in Bassendean, winners of the Nova FM Book Week competition, for a celebration of reading and imagination. At the Y WA, we understand the critical role early literacy plays in a child’s development and future success. That’s why creating a […]
A talented 16-year-old student from the Y School in Mirrabooka has been recognised for her creativity and cultural pride after winning the Y’ Australia and WhyNot’s annual NAIDOC T-shirt Design Competition, a national competition open to young people across Australia. Paige is a young Yamatji Wongi young woman who joined the Y School in October […]
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