Our Story
Young People Housing Association Inc. was founded on the Sunshine Coast in March 2026 by a group of locals who saw a gap. Young people were being locked out of housing, and nobody was organising them as a collective voice.
YPHA isn't a service provider. We're an advocacy body. We exist to represent young Australians on housing access, affordability, and home ownership. We're here to make sure every level of government hears what young people actually need.
Our members include local councillors, building certifiers, chartered accountants, and everyday people who believe young Australians deserve a fair go. We were named on the public record at a Sunshine Coast Council Ordinary Meeting alongside the adoption of the Thriving Futures Youth Plan 2026–2031.
Management Committee
Geoff Clarke
Started YPHA, leads strategy, and builds the relationships that keep us moving YPHA's founding.
Saxon O'Neill
Operations, communications, administration, and member coordination.
Peter Rule
Financial oversight and compliance. B.Bus, GradD Adv Acctng, M.Com, CA, JP (Qualified).
Our Constitutional Objects
YPHA was incorporated with six objects that guide everything we do:
Collective Voice
Act as the collective voice for young people on housing access, affordability, construction pathways, and home ownership.
Government Accountability
Engage with local, state, and federal government to ensure they recognise and respond to the housing challenges faced by young people.
Policy Reform
Advocate for reforms within government and industry that improve housing outcomes through better policies, building practices, and financial models.
Education & Guidance
Provide practical information to young people about financial, regulatory, and construction options for home ownership.
Community Mobilisation
Seek and mobilise support from governments, industry, and the wider community to reduce financial barriers for young Australians.
Practical Pathways
Initiate and support programs that expand affordable, inclusive housing, including alternative builds like prefabricated and modular homes.