Blackwood Youth Action — Manjimup
Supporting young people through connection, creativity and practical help.
Blackwood Youth Action (BYA) is a not-for-profit organisation supporting young people aged 12–25 across the Warren Blackwood region of Western Australia.
It began in 2013 when local community members came together over concerns about young people’s wellbeing. Its work brings together mental health support, learning, creative opportunities and community connections, with particular attention to young people experiencing disadvantage or difficulty accessing help.
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Programs and opportunities
Mental health and practical support
BYA Connect helps young people and their families identify what support they need and connect with appropriate services. This can include mental and physical health, education, employment, housing and everyday practical needs.
BYA also provides youth and family counselling and outreach. Outreach takes information, advocacy, referrals and practical assistance to young people who cannot easily attend a centre or do not feel comfortable doing so.
Creativity and community participation
Curate by BYA supports young creatives to show and sell their work, develop skills and connect with others through workshops, mentoring and local opportunities. It also offers experience working alongside volunteers in its opportunity shop.
The Creatives program encourages self-expression through different art forms. BYA’s published activities also include Dungeons & Dragons, giving young people opportunities to build friendships, practise teamwork and enjoy shared storytelling.
Connection, inclusion and young people’s voices
Queer Connect provides a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young people to connect and spend time together.
BYA’s Youth Advisory Group gives local young people a voice in the organisation and the wider community. Members discuss issues, develop ideas, help plan events and build leadership experience.
Driving, learning and future pathways
BYA Drive helps young people overcome barriers to obtaining a driver’s licence, from getting a learner’s permit through to preparing for their practical driving assessment.
BYA also supports education, training and employment pathways through guidance, connections with other organisations and opportunities such as work experience.
Contact BYA for current activities, locations, eligibility and referral arrangements.
BYA and the WAssup 108 Speakers Program
Confirmed — future allocation
Blackwood Youth Action is the confirmed organisation for Manjimup. A future portable speaker and two wireless microphones will support youth activities, workshops, performances and events.
Bridgetown also appears as a confirmed location in WAssup’s register, with BYA as the local organisation. Both listings remain future allocations.
The equipment will be provided free and managed locally. BYA and its young people will decide how it fits into their activities. There is no requirement to fundraise, provide publicity or share photographs or videos. BYA’s safeguarding and consent processes will guide participation and any sharing.
Support Blackwood Youth Action directly
Donations help support BYA’s wider work with young people, including programs, resources and opportunities across the region.
To arrange a donation or request current payment details, email admin@blackwoodyouthaction.com.au or call (08) 9761 4215. Ask BYA about its current priorities and request a receipt for your gift.
BYA’s Youth Enterprise Opportunity Shop in Bridgetown also raises income for its work. Shopping, volunteering or offering suitable goods are other ways to contribute; contact BYA about what it currently needs and accepts.
Charity and tax-deductibility details
| Detail | Official record |
|---|---|
| Legal entity | Blackwood Youth Action Inc |
| ABN | 35 436 061 290, active since 14 January 2016 |
| Charity registration | Registered with the ACNC since 16 November 2017 |
| Classification | Public Benevolent Institution |
| Deductible Gift Recipient | DGR Item 1, endorsed since 31 January 2018 |
ABN Lookup also records income tax exemption and GST concession from 16 November 2017, and fringe benefits tax exemption from 31 January 2018.
Eligible monetary gifts of $2 or more made directly to BYA may be tax-deductible under Australian tax rules. Keep your donation receipt with your records.
Official ABN and DGR record · ACNC charity register entry
Donations to BYA go through its own channels.
Location and contact
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Manjimup | 7 Brockman Street, Manjimup WA 6258 | 0483 337 299 |
| Bridgetown — BYA House | 24 Steere Street, Bridgetown WA 6255 | (08) 9761 4215 |
General enquiries: admin@blackwoodyouthaction.com.au
BYA also lists a service location at Boyup Brook Town Hall. Check visiting arrangements and the appropriate location with its team before attending. Official contact information.