Big Day 1 – 2025
You won’t believe what went down at BDO1! From epic challenges and hilarious dance-offs to egg drops and unforgettable laughs.
Leading Youth Forward (LYF) provides long-term, one-to-one mentoring and large group activities for teens in years 7 -10. Our goal is to provide positive role models and nurture an inclusive community for some of Perth’s most vulnerable young people, focusing on youth development, layered with fun and engaging activities funded by LYF.
If you know a young person in Perth that may benefit from being part of LYF, please visit the For Families and Caregivers page.
An information package containing more information can be found here.
Ready to make a difference in Perth?
Whether you’re keen to mentor long term, help out at events, or share your skills, we’d love to have you on the team.
As a mentor, you’ll be paired with a Perth teen, and we’ll back you every step of the way with training and support.
At LYF, we’re all about making an impact together—no one goes it alone.
Be part of a community making an impact for Perth teens, volunteer with LYF today!
Leading Youth Forward (LYF) is an incorporated association and registered charity with strong corporate governance.
The Volunteer Committee meets monthly, to reflect, plan and engage for future LYF events.
All donations and fundraising efforts directly support our LYF program which involves approximately 80 vulnerable WA-Teens each year.
LYF is currently seeking corporate partnerships for the long-term sustainability of our not-for-profit.
LYF is immensely grateful for donations received from the community.
You won’t believe what went down at BDO1! From epic challenges and hilarious dance-offs to egg drops and unforgettable laughs.
At Leading Youth Forward (LYF), we know that empowering young people begins with supporting the incredible volunteer mentors who make
Run for OUR Reason with LYF! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Planning to lace up your joggers and hit the pavement for the HBF
🌟 Calling All Perth People: LYF Needs You in 2025! 🌟 Alright, Perth—it’s time to step up. Leading Youth Forward
LYF celebrates the diversity of the teens and volunteers involved in our program. LYF fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, asexual, queer and questioning people (LGBTQIA+). In our community, everyone is encouraged to live their lives as their authentic selves.
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Leading Youth Forward acknowledges the Noongar People as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We recognise their cultural, spiritual, and physical connection to this Country, the Land and Sea. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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