Responsible, caring governance

The 13 Member Churches established the 'Churches' Commission on Education Inc.' in 1972 - trading name YouthCARE

Member Churches:

Our 13 member churches elect representatives to the board, which appoints the Chief Executive Officer. 

    • Anglican Church of Australia
    • Assemblies of Christian Brethren
    • Australian Christian Churches
    • Baptist Churches Western Australia
    • Catholic Archdiocese of Perth
    • Christian Outreach Centre
    • Church of the Foursquare Gospel
    • Churches of Christ in WA Inc
    • Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan District of Western Australia
    • Lutheran Church of Australia
    • Presbyterian Church in WA
    • The Salvation Army
    • Uniting Church in Australia

The Board is responsible for the governance of YouthCARE.

The YouthCARE Board
  • Mr Glenn Bergsma - Chairperson
  • Reverend Malcolm Potts
  • Mr Bernie O’Shea
  • Reverend Steve Francis
  • Reverend Mark Illingworth
  • Mr David Shaw
  • Mrs Li Ai Gamble
  • Dr. Kaaren Watts
  • Ms Susmita Thomson
  • Mrs Cassie Kirtisingham
  • Ms Mildred Rego
  • Mr Stanley Jeyaraj - Chief Executive Officer