Youth Advocacy is the programme area ‘that’s got young people’s back’, standing with them to advocate for positive change in society within and without our organisation, community and national context. This advocacy takes the form of high profile public campaigns to influence policy on issues relevant to participants such as mental health and suicide or youth justice. It also takes the form of one on one advocacy as our staff walk alongside young people to ensure optimal outcomes in times of transition or crisis, and as they engage with services and structures in the wider community.