An enterprising man, he grew up in northern suburbs of Adelaide it wasn’t until he went to university that he realised the great disparity that exists in society. This realisation sewed a passion in Darren to make a positive difference. With a solid down to earth background, Darren’s 30+devoted years of experience in human services is a testament to this passion.
A strategic transformation specialist with strong change management capacities, Darren is known for his outstanding relationship building and management skills. He has close relationships with the government funders of services and NGOs who may be collaborators or referrers within service delivery. As a CEO, General Manager and Director, Darren says he also held relationships with the service consumers, families and advocates, and members of local communities and interest groups.
An innovative and opportunistic leader, Darren Young has shown himself to be visionary, entrepreneurial, and opportunistic. With his feet firmly on the ground, he is willing to forge new paths – and has done so many times. A driven professional, he remains strongly motivated to meet community need and improve the lives of others.
