LOCAL youth and family community agency, North East Support and Action for Youth (NESAY), celebrated 40 years of operation at their AGM on Friday morning.

The theme of the event was “Dare to dream - Dare to create – reach out and touch what was once in your imagination”.

NESAY president Alison Maclean said the theme was chosen as it reflects the dedication the NESAY team holds for the work they do.

"We are privileged to accompany young people on their path to adulthood and to support parents in their journey of parenthood," she said.

"We recognise their potential, talents, and abilities, and see our role as providing the information and resources to help nurture and develop these qualities."

The AGM and 40th anniversary reflected on and celebrated the organisation's work in supporting vulnerable people in the community.

Former NESAY employee (1989), Kerry Burns, gave a presentation of the history of NESAY at the AGM.

Kerry spoke to the enshrined values and beliefs of NESAY that have underpinned the role NESAY have played in the local community over the past 40 years.

NESAY's mission is to support young people and their families in the community to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Their team works towards this through providing a range of services across North East Victoria that enables young people to achieve safe housing, develop their independent living skills, foster and nurture family relationships and sustain education and employment.

Interim chief executive officer Claire Anderson said she was filled with pride reflecting on what the NESAY team has achieved.

"These accomplishments wouldn't be possible without our committed Board of Governance, dedicated TAC L2P mentor volunteers, passionate Youth Advisory Committee, and the hardworking NESAY team," she said.