About
The Youth Section Australia (YSA) is an community formed by individuals interested in Anthroposophy who want the support of friends, mentors and other young people in their explorations and study.The YSA is also a network for people wanting help with initiatives based around Anthroposophical ideas.
The YSA exists to assist the formation of friendships between young people who are striving to be spiritually active.It is there to help members overcome the problems created by the vast distances of Australia.
Rather than carrying out initiatives, the YSA encourages the personal connections from which these initiatives can come.As such, membership of the YSA is not based on fees or application forms, but rather on an individual’s participation in YSA activities. We attempt to link Anthroposophy to the world as we experience it and work to make the concepts given contemporary and useful. Adeep understanding of Anthroposophy is not needed, indeed one of the YSA’s main tasks is to support those beginning their learning.
Once a year the YSA holds a national conference at which various interesting and relevant ideas are explored. Members are encouraged to suggest these topics and working with a mentor, present them in workshops or lectures. These conferences allow YSA members to meet and spend time as a group exploring new ideas, forming friendships and furthering Anthroposophy in Australia. Participants leave having been challenged and inspired keen to make a difference in their lives.
The YSA also encourages older Anthroposophists wanting to provide guidance and mentoring to young people. The Friends of the YouthSection with their experience and deeper understanding can then form the friendships and connections needed for the free flow of help and advice between the two generations.