Youth Advocacy Centre
Free legal services, youth support and family support assistance and services to young people (generally aged 10-18).
The Youth Advocacy Centre (YAC) offers free legal services, youth support and family support assistance and services to young people (generally aged 10-18). YAC focuses on assisting children involved in the youth justice or child protection systems or experiencing or at risk of homelessness. YAC can assist young people with:
- legal hassles - including being charged with breaking the law or child protection issues;
- information about legal issues;
- problems at home or school;
- family relationships;
- lack of accommodation and/or income;
- being the victim of a crime (including abuse); and
- discrimination issues.
YAC also supports the development of social and legal systems that are more responsive and appropriate to the needs of children and young people and which take account of Australia's international obligations.
For Students
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to admin@yac.net.au. Your application should include why you would like to volunteer at YAC, what you can offer, what you are seeking from this experience and the time you have available.