YAK is a youth centre that is responsive to the changing needs of our youth and our community.
Mission Statement:
YAK is committed to promoting and facilitating youth attachment to society and community, increasing developmental opportunities for youth and promoting their well being, ameliorating risk-factors and providing protective conditions for youth “at risk” and promoting public awareness of youth issues.
Value Statement:
In its pursuit to improve the quality of life through the causes it serves, YAK is guided by the highest moral and ethical standards.
Principles:
- To operate with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and conscience.
- To safeguard the public trust.
- To demonstrate concern for the interest of those affected by its actions.
- Treat all people with dignity and respect.
- Value privacy and freedom of choice.
- Foster cultural diversity and equality.
- Adhere to the spirit and letter of applicable laws and regulation
Goals:
- To create a wide range of developmental opportunities for youth of Perth and District.
- To provide youth with skills and abilities to succeed in life.
- To provide a safe, supportive and fun environment for our youth.
- To establish a permanent facility for the youth in Perth
Objectives:
- To increase youth “attachment” to the centre and the community.
- To provide opportunities for isolated youth to get involved in community activities.
- To reduce negative and risk behaviour of our youth.
- To provide mentoring and tutoring for youth to develop marketable and social skills.
- To provide support to youth in distress and referral service to appropriate agencies.
- To promote public awareness of youth issues and needs.