In summary

YSA is about building confidence, resilience and hope in young people, their teachers and their families.

Youth Specialties Australia provides innovative training about adolescence for teachers, youth workers and parents, as well as exceptional programs for students in schools on issues of personal development, motivation and leadership.

All programs speak to issues that are at the heart of building effective and satisfying lives: relationships, balance, self esteem. They make people feel good about who they are, positive about their potential, and excited about their future.  

Our History

Youth Specialties Australia is run by Jadie and Graham Hyman.

Graham Hyman has been a professional public speaker since 1972. He began volunteer youth work when he was 14 (running after school programs for latch-key children). He completed a theological degree and practiced as a minister for 12 years, the last 7 as the Churches of Christ National Youth Director. In 1988, together with his wife, Jadie, he began Youth Specialties Australia as a youth work training company. 

Today he is one of Australia's busiest public speakers addressing around 80,000 people annually in settings as diverse as educational conferences, corporate events and student seminars.

Jadie Hyman is a qualified teacher (BEdSt) with extensive experience in the state and private systems in both Queensland and Victoria. She participates in the development of presentations and manages the company. 

She coordinates all of the bookings and makes the job of finding a speaker  for your event so much easier! While very few of our clients get to meet Jadie, her delightful manner by phone and email  make her a pleasure  to work with. They quickly come to regard her as a friend.

Since 1993 YSA has worked almost exclusively in schools. In that time they have created a most highly respected organisation that works across state and international boundaries, across schooling systems and with every stakeholder group in the school. 

Exceeding your expectations for quality,
outcomes and cooperation!

Jadie at work!

Doing all possible to meet your desired outcomes, within your budget!

Graham  at work!