The need we see

Do you know the state that young people are in in Australia?

“We are dealing with an overly inspired and under empowered generation”

A youth ministry group gathered outside together
Every young person matters.

39%

The Australia's Health 2026 Report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveals that youth mental health struggles have reached record levels, with nearly two in five (39%) young Australians aged 16–24 experiencing a mental disorder.

Australia's Health 2026 (AIHW) (opens in a new tab)

Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young Australians, with national monitoring data updated in 2026 highlighting that Generation Z and young people experience disproportionately high levels of mental health struggles, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

AIHW suicide & self-harm monitoring (opens in a new tab)
Young people and youth leaders smiling together
Hope grows in community.

What We Do:

As we see the need, we have both had our hearts broken for the young people in Australia. There is an outcry in the youth of this nation as they seek purpose, truth in their identity, friendship in isolation, home when they don't belong in their own. Our hearts have caught on to the longings of Christ as he seeks to restore relationship with His children.

  • Abrie leads in Mobilisation, with his team they are working to create more pathways for people to get inspired, activated, and given opportunity into missions.
  • Lydia works alongside youth, connecting them through local outreaches into a third space where they can find this belonging, purpose, and hope.
A group of young people and leaders gathered outside YWAM Healthy

Find out how we do this

Our Approach

The Ministry Pipeline

A strategic journey designed to engage young people where they are, build lasting relationships, and ultimately disciple them into radical Christ followers who go out to impact the world.

A brown-and-charcoal five-stage ministry funnel moving from school seminars, events and adventure-based learning through Alive events, youth camps and international missions to radical Christ followers
“Our goal is not just to host events, but to create a pathway where a young person can journey from an initial encounter to becoming a lifelong, radical follower of Christ.”
Young people gathered at a mobilisation event
One of the events we hosted