Our Team of youth and community development workers support and inspire young people to thrive and meet their potential.
The Team
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Manager
Reach out to me if you have big project ideas, need welfare support or you are in business or Government and looking for service delivery partners.
I dream of a Youth Creativity Hub full of music, art and imagination that is a place where young people and families can get support when they need it.
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Grants & Development Coordinator
My job title really should be ‘Dream Maker’, because I get to write the proposals that bring our community’s visions and ideas to life.
I believe that the work we are doing here at BYS is changing people's lives.
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Senior Youth Worker – The Cottage, Mullumbimby
I hold safe space for young people providing support, information, activities and advocacy, encouraging them to find and follow their passions and live their best lives!
I’m still here because I see hope, inspiration, creativity and life in our young people, I also love all the laughs!
dpearse@bys.org.au
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SDCL & YAC Coordinator
Young people inspire me, make me laugh and keep me real! My colleagues are fun, passionate and down to earth. The YAC is a creative and innovative space for young people to create, learn and engage.
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Youth & Family Worker
I support young people to reach their goals and work through their challenges. Additionally, I support parents and carers to best support their young person.
Navigating the path to maturity and young adulthood can be very challenging and I'm passionate about listening to what young people have to say and their view on life.
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Youth Worker – Group Facilitator
I am inspired by young people. As a youth worker I get to do something I care about, It is immensely challenging at times, but very rewarding. There is nothing better than seeing a young person shine.
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Youth Worker
I enjoy seeing young people thrive despite challenges, this motivates me to be a better person, father, partner and youth worker.
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YACtivate Youth Activities Coordinator
I am an all-rounder who brings enthusiasm and passion to new ideas and creative projects, including YAC Radio, Grounded Mindfulness and the Youth Advisory Team.
I have grown up as a young person in the Byron Shire and I am really passionate about supporting the thriving youth community and culture of this area.
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Youth Project Volunteer
I am a local artist, graphic designer, animator and all-round positive vibe creator.
I love being a part of creative and inspiring projects, while also advocating for diversity, specifically LGBTIQAP youth and youth mental health.
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Venue & Events Assistant
I am a passionate creative with a love for music & art, I co-organise and coordinate all kinds of activities across the YAC that promote fun, education and all round enjoyment
I have found my home here at BYS along with my passion for engaging & supporting the youth in creative & unique ways
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Supplier payment, Payroll Processing, Financial Reporting and financial grant acquittal.
A diverse role, having the opportunity to overcome challenges and creating something innovative.
The Board
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President
After 12 years working with families and young people, I returned to the Byron Shire to be back with family and friends. I reconnected to Byron Youth Service. I volunteered for the Links to Learning Program and helped organise events. I have an interest in ensuring the best for the youth of Byron Bay and I want to give back to my community.
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Secretary
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Youth Director
I moved to the Byron area this year and decided to join the BYS Board as a youth director because I have a passion for helping young people and I also want to meet like minded people in the community - both the BYS community and the Byron Shire. I enjoy learning about leadership and getting involved in my local community. I want to learn about governance and understand how and why organisations operate as they do.
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The Stakeholders
Byron Youth Service is an Incorporated Association registered with the NSW Department of Fair Trading on 13/7/1987. (Reg No. Y0273147)
It is also a Registered Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission, ACNC. (ABN 76939913491)
The Association is governed by a Constitution registered with the NSW Department of Fair Trading.
It is an Association of stakeholders (members) who pay an annual fee of $2.
An Annual General Meeting of stakeholders is held each year in November to elect a Board of 3 to 10 members. The Board consists of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, youth members and ordinary members. The Board meets monthly to oversee the operation of BYS.
Being a stakeholder in the Association is similar to being a shareholder in a Company. However as a Not-for-profit Association, you can only buy one stake and there is no dividend except for the annual report delivered at the AGM.
This reports to stakeholders how Byron Youth Service has achieved our mission each year to deliver a program of activities, services and youth friendly spaces that intersect welfare, recreation and youth culture.
To become a stakeholder you may apply to the Board on the form below. (Joining fee of $2 and Annual fee of $2 payable after acceptance).
Application for member of the Association
Stakeholders may apply to be elected a member of the Board on the form below.
