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Our Team & Committee

Youth Work WA is a group of committed Youth Work professionals who volunteer their time to further the profession. If you are interested in being involved, or would like to assist with one of our events, get in touch here.

Chairperson: Sally Savage

Sally Savage has worked in the Youth and Community services sector since 2007 across a number of youth work roles in Not-For-Profit, Local Government and State Government organisations. Sally’s experience working with young people has included working in 1:1 intensive case management, youth outreach services, mobile youth services, centre-based services, case coordination, and youth development.

Vice-Chairperson: Yanthe McIntyre-Gadsby

Yanthe McIntyre-Gadsby holds a Masters in Community Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma as well as 17 years’ experience in the Youth and Community services field. This experience has been across National, Statewide and place-based Not-For-Profits as well as Government and University. She has skills in creating strong interpersonal relationships, collaborative partnerships and supportive environments. Yanthe is currently employed by Anglicare WA as the Youth Services Manager overseeing the operations of 5 young homelessness and wellbeing services.

Secretary: Kirsty Gibb

Kirsty Gibb is an experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Youth, Community, Youth Justice and Mental Health Care industry. Kirsty is skilled in crisis intervention, facilitation and community organising. Kirsty is a strong business development professional with a Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Community Development, including professional Joint Negotiating Committee Youth Work qualification from De Montfort University.

Treasurer: Jason Addis

Jason Addis has worked as a Youth Worker for the past 9 years. Jason studied a Master's of Business Psychology at UWA. Through this course, Jason gained a theoretical understanding of these skills to act as a foundation for his practice, ensuring he acts in an evidenced based manner, to provide the best leadership and care for employees.

Jason prides himself on his excellent communication and listening skills. He has honed these skills by actively listening to the needs of young people and working with other professionals to implement support strategies. Jason has been employed in positions designed and developed to target the needs of young people in the community. Jason believes that when supporting young people or designing programs, out of the box thinking is essential for creative solutions.

Marketing and Communications Officer: Katie Berry

Katie Berry has over a decade of experience in the youth sector. She is a passionate advocate for amplifying the voices of young people and empowering vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals/communities. Katie has previously coordinated local government youth services in the Pilbara and Rockingham. She is currently the Advocacy and Engagement Manager at the Youth Affairs Council of WA.

Katie has a Bachelor of Science and Graduate Certificate in Social Impact. She works strategically to create the greatest possible positive impact whilst developing networks across for-purpose organisations, businesses, and government.