Youth Law Australia is dedicated to helping provide free legal advice to young people in Australia. Your support enables us to help more children and young people.
By age 25, 40% of young people experience multiple types of abuse. Over 3 million children and young people currently face physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, or exposure to domestic violence. Each year, about 50% face civil, family, or criminal law issues, with nearly half unable to access legal assistance. Without help, unaddressed trauma can lead to lifelong adverse consequences.
Youth Law Australia (YLA) is dedicated to changing this reality. As a charity, YLA provides free, confidential, and specialist legal assistance to young people nationwide, ensuring they have access to justice and support when they need it most.
Youth Law Australia assists more children than any other community legal centre in Australia. Your donation helps provide a safe space for young people experiencing bullying, harassment, discrimination, family violence, or housing insecurity. It enables YLA to deliver essential legal guidance, ensuring young people know their rights and how to protect them.
In the 2023 financial year alone:
Lee’s* story (16-year-old from NSW)
After experiencing workplace bullying and losing his job, Lee became homeless and had nowhere to turn. A friend suggested contacting Youth Law Australia. With YLA’s guidance, Lee was able to access support, legal advice, and start rebuilding his life.
Jesse’s* story (16-year-old from Victoria)
Jesse was in out-of-home care and had experienced severe harm. Unsure about reporting to the police, Jesse reached out to YLA. The legal team provided clear guidance on legal options, and counselling support, and helped ensure protective authorities took action.
*Names have been changed to protect privacy.
YLA primarily relies on government grants, but the demand for assistance far exceeds available resources. Thousands of children and young people go unheard each year due to limited funding.
You can securely donate online through our website. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible in Australia.
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Every donation helps to make a difference. Your support ensures that young people across Australia can access free, confidential legal help when they need it most.
Donations over $1,000 are eligible for our major advocates donor program. The Advocates is a group with a shared vision – to provide children and young people with the legal support they need to face their biggest challenges. You can become an Advocate by donating $1,000 or more, and stand with children and young people experiencing harm and exploitation.
Your gift today will help provide free legal support to any child or young person experiencing harm, neglect or exploitation anywhere in Australia. Thank you.
Thank you for your generous donation to Youth Law Australia. With your contribution, we can continue to provide essential services, advocate for change, and help protect the rights of vulnerable children and young people.
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All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
If you have any questions, you can email us at admin@yla.org.au
If you live in SA, NSW, TAS or QLD, you can also call us on 1800 950 570 Monday – Friday, 9.30am to 5pm (AEST).
If you do not live in these states, you can still call us on (02) 9067 6510 Monday – Friday, 9.30am to 5pm (AEST).