NAYH

About NAYH


The NSW Association for Youth Health (NAYH) is the peak body in NSW committed to working on behalf of the youth health sector to promote and advocate for the health and well being of marginalised young people aged 12 to 25 years. The Association is a membership organisation, representing individuals and organisations who work directly with young people around health and well being.



Vision


The NSW Association for Youth Health Inc. aims to assist the youth health sector to strengthen and maintain its ability to provide relevant and evidence based health services to young people aged 12 to 25 years.



Mission Statement


The NSW Association for Youth Health Inc. is the peak body committed to working with and advocating for the youth health sector in NSW (Australia) to promote and advocate for the health and well being needs of marginalised young people aged 12 to 25 years.



Guiding Principles


The following principles inform processes by which the NSW Association for Youth Health Inc. conducts business and meets its objectives:


  1. Health is more than the absence of disease, but rather, a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. This notion accepts the social determinants of health which requires intersectoral collaboration and population-based approaches in addition to traditional models of health service delivery to young people.

  2. Promoting equal opportunities and access to services can improve the health and well being of all young people, particularly marginalised and at-risk young people.

  3. Health service delivery which promotes social justice and fairness can enable young people to reach their full potential and have their human rights respected.

  4. Collaboration and consultation with the youth health sector and other partners facilitate the Association’s ability to meet its vision, mission statement and objectives.

  5. Building the capacity of the youth health sector strengthens and maintains the provision of relevant and evidence-based services to young people aged 12 to 25 years.

  6. Regular critical review and planning ensures accountability and promotes the strategic governance and operation of the Association.