The Australian Zionist Youth Council Inc. (AZYC) is the roof body for Australia's 6 Zionist youth movements:
Betar Australia Inc., Bnei Akiva Australia, Habonim Dror Australia Inc., Hashomer Hatzair Australia Inc., Hineni Youth and Welfare - Australia Inc. and Netzer Australia Inc.
Founded over 60 years ago, the chief role of the AZYC is to co-ordinate and promote the youth movement year programs and to bond the Australian Zionist youth irrespective of political and religious beliefs. The AZYC has branches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney and the vitality of its bogrim and dedicated shlichim, ensures that it remains at the forefront of informal communal education.
With the AZYC continues to promote religious and political pluralism and a diversity of beliefs that straddle the political spectrum. Through focusing on the common ideals of political tolerance and understanding the AZYC works to bind the Zionist youth together with a strength and purpose of a unique form of Jewish education.
The AZYC office is currently located at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre in Melbourne. A major function of the office is to assist parents whilst their children are away in Israel.
Please feel free to contact the AZYC with any queries at azyc@azyc.com.au or on (03) 9272 5531