ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
The YPN committee is a group of young LGBTIQA+ people from across Western Australia who are working to improve the lives of all young LGBTIQA+ people in the state through systemic advocacy, education, and events. Established in 2017, during the marriage equality plebiscite.
OUR MISSION
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To ensure that young LGBTIQA+ people don’t face barriers in accessing services including mental & general health care, education, and employment opportunities.
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Connecting and bringing together communities by facilitating events/programs.
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Lobbying government and officials to create a safe space for the LGBTIQA+ community.
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To create educational resources + upskilling to educate and improve the lives of the youth in WA.
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To create “resources” for sectors that government support
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To focus on regional areas
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To represent our members
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To promote the voices and stories of young people.
OUR VISION
To live in a world:
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That is educated & accepting of LGBTIQA+ topics and issues.
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Where young LGBTIQA+ people don’t face systemic discrimination.
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Where young LGBTIQA+ people have a sense of community and empowerment.
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Where structural inequalities and social discrimination are mitigated.