Andy Kay has spent twenty-five years as a leader in the non-profit youth sector, working hands-on in youth work, fundraising, communications, and senior leadership roles in a number of organisations in Australia.

Andy has been described as one of Australia's most remarkable and entrepreneurial individuals working in the youth sector.

He has advised the Prime Minister on youth policy and developed numerous national programs and campaigns promoting the health and well being of young people.

He was educated in the United States and at Monash University in Melbourne, and has also spent a number of years working as an electrician.

Andy was awarded Victoria of the Year in 1998 for his contributions and ongoing service to the Victorian community.

Much of Andy's inspiration comes from his wife of twenty years Tracy, and his four wonderful children.

Prior to joining Typo Station in late 2003, Andy was CEO of national youth suicide prevention organisation, Here for Life. Under Andy's leadership, Here for Life operated successfully at a national level and helped thousands of young people through difficult times.

Andy brought to Station a passionate vision to continue and develop the positive outcomes being experienced by 85% of the young men that Typo Station works with.

In the past two years, Typo Station has doubled the number of young people it works with. Increasingly, the programs it offers are being seen in the youth sector as a beacon for early intervention approaches with young men.

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