Michael Coffey
Chief Executive Officer

"I have been with YAA since 1988 and as the the CEO since May 2002. These are exciting and interesting  times.  After many years of neglect, where youth homelessness has been the invisible face of homelessness, and we are encouraged as all tiers of Government are now finally  talking about ending youth homelessness. YAA is working hard to advocate for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to get the messages out there to Government and to the general public, while also supporting the sector to be ready for the challenges and changes which are ahead, towards providing support for young people in NSW."

Phone: 9698 5833 ext 4
michael@yaa.com.au

George Mudford    
Operations Manager

"I have been working in the youth sector for over 5 years in a range of roles and capacities, It is a great pleasure to be working for young homeless people at a time when it is high on the government agenda and an issue being reinvigorated and disscussed internationally. There is a mood now that we can "end" homelessness. 
I welcome any feedback or suggestions about the business of YAA."

Phone: 9698 5833 ext 5
george@yaa.com.au

Clare Blakemore
Research & Sector Development Officer

Phone: 9698 5833 ext 9
clare@yaa.com.au
 

Lauren Micini
Admin Support Worker

Phone: 9698 5933 ext
admin@yaa.com.au

Brandon Bear
Team Leader, Health Division
 

"Brandon has been working with young people since he was 16, and is highly
interested in the sexual health and development of adolescents. His
experience comes from working in a peer education program in the Eastern
Suburbs, and then moving into schools based programs. His passion lies in
dispelling myths about sexual health in a way that is fun and engaging from
young people, and looks forward to spreading the word about safe sex at a
service near you."

Phone: 9698 5833 ext 32

brandon@yaa.com.au 
 

Christina Cavallero
Homeless Youth Support Worker

"I am looking forward to working towards creating and providing easier access and support in linking services that work with young people to ensure they are in a safe and stable living environment". She is passionate about the need for equal access and support for all young people. Feedback on YEAL is welcomed.

Phone: 9698 5833 ext 25

christina@yaa.com.au

Simone Payne
Team Leader, Cantebury Youth Services

teamleader@cys.yaa.com.au