Way Underground Episode 3: YAAS!

CJ and Erleen interview Carlee from YAAS! (Young Authentic and Social), a transformative arts and culture program for 12-24 year olds on Darkinjung Country, the Central Coast NSW.

YAAS! is an amazing and inclusive program for young people that celebrates diversity and we are so grateful to Carlee for coming in to the studio for a chat and to share information about the program.


Here are some great links for LGBTQIA+ young people to connect with, particularly if this episode brings up anything you want to talk about:

QLIFE is a helpline that is peer-led, so its for LGBTQIA+ people and the person answering the phone will always be a part of the community. 

Maple Leaf House is our closest Gender Affirming health care centre, based in Newcastle.

The Gender Centre is a service for Trans & Gender Diverse people based in Sydney but servicing NSW.

Minus18 has online resources and holds gender-affirming events for queer youth 

Twenty10 housing and case management support for LGBTQIA+ youth based in Sydney

Our podcast recorded on Darkinjung Country at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Youth Space as part of the NSW Government Regional Youth Radio Program

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