The different sizes and brightness of the stars represents the diversity of young people that exist in our communities. It reflects the notion of showing all the different ways young people’s innate brightness can shine through (big, small, brighter, softer).
The small dots are the supporters and advocates in the background doing their work creating environments to allow young people to shine and stepping back to create space for their brightness to appear.
The brighter stars represent young people leading their own paths and shining bright.
The organic shapes surrounding reflect the movement and that the path for young people is not linear however organic and authentic to their own experiences. It also reflects community connectedness and the intertwined layers of support needed.
Hover over the arrows above to learn more about the meanings behind our logo.
Kate has worked in the youth and community services sector since 1992, specialising in youth participation, child and human rights, youth development, and systemic advocacy in local and state government and non-government organisations. She has focused her career on her passion for creating lasting systemic change for young people by ensuring their voices and lived experiences are centred in all policy decisions that impact their lives.
Kate has extensive experience in organisational management and leading teams to conduct community engagement activities such as youth, community, and stakeholder consultations, capacity building and training, and designing and implementing youth development initiatives. Kate has also led the delivery of various policy reports, submissions, and strategy and action plans, whose recommendations have been informed by data collected through these engagement activities and initiatives.
Kate was CEO of Youth Action, the peak body representing young people and the services that support them in NSW; the Participation Team Manager at the Office of the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People; and Youth Development Officer at Manly and City of Sydney Councils.
Additionally, Kate has extensive experience delivering direct services to young people and adults, including counselling, case management, and program management at Weave Youth and Community Services; Central Sydney Drug Health Services; NSW Juvenile Justice; and NSW Health Sexual Assault Services. As well as experience providing adult education as a Youth Work and Community Services Teacher at NSW TAFE.
In 2024, Kate was awarded an Order of Australia Medal, General Division, for services to young people.
