Y Challenge is a free Red Cross program that supports teams of young people between 8 and 17 years of age to complete youth-led community projects within their school or wider community.
Y Challenge projects are driven by young people and are designed to deliver what a community wants. As such what a Y Challenge project looks like, how long it lasts and who is involved will all depend on the Y Challenge team and the community it interacts with.
Every Y Challenge team is supported by a Y Challenge mentor who is usually a teacher, university or TAFE student or a youth group leader. The role of the mentor is to provide the appropriate level of support and oversight for the Y Challenge team and to assist the team in completing their project.
Ideas for action as to what you may want to do for your Y Challenge project can be gained from checking out what Y Challenge projects other groups have taken on.
Resources are provided by the Red Cross to support both Y Challenge teams and mentors in completing their Y Challenge projects.
Registration is required and the completed the registration form should be return to your State or Territory Red Cross office before commencing your Y Challenge project.
To speak to a youth engagement staff member in your area about Y Challenge, please contact your state or territory office.