--- title: ACYP | Youth Advisory Council YAC --- Search this site on Google Search [![acyp-web-logo.png](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hs-fs/hubfs/acyp-web-logo.png?width=462&name=acyp-web-logo.png "acyp-web-logo.png")](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/) NSW YAC 2025 ## **Deena** | ![ACYP-YAC25-Headshot-Deena-HR-3](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ACYP-YAC25-Headshot-Deena-HR-3.jpg?width=290&height=406&name=ACYP-YAC25-Headshot-Deena-HR-3.jpg)   |   | ### Deena is 15-years-old and lives in the Hunter region of NSW. ### Her passion for community connection earned her a place in the Top 40 of the 2024 'Country to Canberra' competition. Deena has demonstrated leadership through her work experience with The Hon. Kate Washington MP and at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science. ### Her advocacy for youth voices shines through her involvement in the Raise Our Voice Australia campaign, which has featured her on ABC Radio and in local newspapers. ### Deena's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship further underscores her determination to create a positive impact in her community and beyond. | | --- | --- | --- |   ##### Contact us P: [02 9248 0970](tel:0292480970) E: [acyp@acyp.nsw.gov.au](mailto:acyp@acyp.nsw.gov.au) ###### Street address [NSW Advocate for Children and Young People](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/) [Ground Floor, 219-241 Cleveland Street, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/)   ###### Mailing address [NSW Advocate for Children and Young People](https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/241+Cleveland+St,+Redfern+NSW+2016/@-33.8902866,151.2046573,18z/) Locked Bag 5000, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124   The Advocate for Children and Young People is under the DCJ ABN 36 433 875 185. ###### Media P: [02 9248 0943](tel:0292480943) or [0439 346 249](tel:0439346249) E: [media@acyp.nsw.gov.au](mailto:media@acyp.nsw.gov.au) ##### Subscribe to our newsletter Receive updates and invitations from the Advocate [Subscribe](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/newsletter) ![Aboriginal flag](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/Aboriginal%20flag.svg) We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.   Informed by lessons of the past, ACYP is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.