Shape the Future of Greater Western Sydney

The Western Sydney Youth Collective is GWSAN's youth participation platform, bringing together young people from across Greater Western Sydney to connect, share ideas and create positive change.

Whether you're passionate about housing, transport, climate, education, community, the arts or simply making your neighbourhood a better place, there are many ways to get involved.

Together, we're creating opportunities for young people to influence decisions, build skills and contribute to projects that make a real difference.

Why Get Involved?

Greater Western Sydney is home to one of Australia's youngest and fastest-growing populations.

The decisions being made today about housing, transport, education, public spaces and community infrastructure will shape the lives of young people for decades to come.

Young people deserve more than a seat at the table—they deserve meaningful opportunities to shape the future of their communities.

The Western Sydney Youth Collective provides those opportunities through collaboration, storytelling, research, advocacy and community action.

Ways to Get Involved

💬 Join Youth Voices

Connect with other young people, participate in discussions, help shape future projects and contribute ideas that matter.

📰 Share Your Story

Submit articles, photography, artwork, videos or community stories for consideration across the Western Sydney Youth Gazette, GWSAN website and other youth-led initiatives.

📍 Participate in Observation Sprints

Explore neighbourhoods, public spaces and local places through guided community observations that help inform advocacy and future projects.

🎓 Attend Events & Workshops

Develop new skills, connect with others and explore issues affecting young people across Greater Western Sydney.

🔬 Contribute to Research & Advocacy

Help inform submissions, research projects and campaigns through your lived experience and ideas.

Areas We Care About

Our work is shaped by the issues young people tell us matter most.

These include:

• Housing affordability

• Cost of living

• Public transport

• Mental wellbeing

• Education and employment

• Safe and inclusive public spaces

• Community belonging

• Climate resilience

• Social equity

• Regional opportunity

Our Vision

We believe young people shouldn't simply inherit Greater Western Sydney, they should help shape it.

Through collaboration, creativity and advocacy, we're working towards a future where every young person has the opportunity to be heard, connected and empowered to create positive change.