YLAB IMPACT SNAPSHOT 2023
What a year! In 2023, we strengthened systems and services by empowering 243 young people through training and coaching, equipping them with enterprise skills and fostering a sense of agency in navigating the challenges of today’s world.
QUICK STATS
2,090
95%
Hours of paid work by YLab Associates
Young people said their skills increased working with YLab
84%
Clients said they were highly likely to embed co-design in their organisations
243
88%
Young people trained and coached
Young people agreed that YLab projects lead to systems change
‘Working with YLab has provided me with professional networks, fostered connections with other young people and created a safe space to learn about co- design and lived experience.’
YLab Associate
STORIES OF IMPACT
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INCREASING ELECTORAL ENGAGEMENT IN FIRST NATIONS YOUNG PEOPLE
Deadly Democracy was developed with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) in recognition of the acute underrepresentation of First Nations young people who are engaging with our democratic system.
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CREATING SAFE AND ENGAGING SPACES BY EMBEDDING CO-DESIGN IN LIBRARIES
We worked with State Library Victoria (SLV) to deeply embed co-design, persona mapping and community engagement skills within their libraries to create more inclusive libraries.
DESIGNING A BETTER WORLD WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
Who we are
We employ and train young people to solve the most pressing problems facing this generation by supporting clients with youth engagement and design challenges.