Seeing and Hearing Every Child: Tracy Adams on Advocacy and Action

In this powerful episode of UThink, Rose sits down with Tracy Adams, CEO of YourTown, the organisation behind Kids Helpline. With more than 35 years of experience walking alongside young people, Tracy shares her journey from starting as the most junior employee at YourTown to leading one of Australia’s most impactful youth organisations.

Together, Rose and Tracy explore the challenges facing young people today—from the impact of social media and cyberbullying to the struggles of employment, housing, and mental health. Tracy reveals inspiring stories of resilience, the critical role of early intervention, and the importance of community partnerships in giving vulnerable young people the chance to thrive.

This heartfelt conversation highlights the urgency of supporting young people with empathy, advocacy, and practical pathways forward—reminding us that every child deserves to be seen, heard, and given hope for the future.

To learn more about today's topic click on the following links: 

• Tracy Adams https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-adams-6661b112/?originalSubdomain=au-  
• Yourtown  - https://www.yourtown.com.au/ 
• Yourtown Prizes - https://yourtownprizehomes.com.au/ 
• Impactify - https://impactify.au 

This episode was produced by Simon Gilchrist  https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongilchrist/?originalSubdomain=au and socials by Blake Stafford. This episode is proudly sponsored by Vuvale - https://vuvale.com.au/    

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Music in this episode is licensed by Rose Garafano and composed and produced by Edward Andrew Schravemade [Schrav]. All rights reserved.