YHA Australia, the national leader in affordable co-living accommodation, is proud to announce the release of its first Integrated Report for 2022, showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

This report represents an evolution from a standard annual report to a report based on the IFRS Foundation’s Integrated Reporting Framework and that communicates YHA’s financial results and  performance towards their purpose – to create an open and accommodating world where life flourishes.

The report presents a comprehensive overview of the company's 2022 performance in five interconnected areas of focus, including sustainable growth, investment, brand equity, productivity, and purpose-driven outcomes. Additionally, the report highlights the organisation’s achievements along with challenges, and goals for the future by demonstrating YHA Australia’s commitment to creating positive impacts in the communities where it operates properties.

YHA Australia Highlights of 2022:

• Launched a Regenerative Tourism Strategy and proactively engaged with values-aligned organisations to work towards these goals.
• Undertook first carbon footprint exercise, calculating a carbon footprint of 16.05kTCO2-e which equates to 19kg of CO2 per guest per night.
• Launched first-stage Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan with first Artist in Residence partnership, sharing Aboriginal cultural knowledge with travellers.
• Revealed new brand positioning and visual identity of the heritage brand to relaunch YHA Australia following the pandemic.
• Debuted YHA Australia’s first coworking space at YHA Blue Mountains, the tourism jobs board Y-Jobs, and breaks ground on a new property in the Atlassian Tech Central building.
• Focused on property investment, beginning with YHA Sydney Harbour refurbishment of reception, café and common areas, along with re-design of 21 private rooms.
• Rolled out TrustYou software to manage and report on guest feedback resulting in an 81.62 score for 2022.

“Our 2022 Integrated Report reflects the significant changes that YHA Australia has undergone over the last two years and how we as an organisation have evolved into a more innovative and impact-focused organisation because of it”, said Paul McGrath CEO of YHA Australia. “We are proud of the commitment we have all made across all areas of the organisation to operate in a more responsible and transparent way and know that our focus on regenerative practices and experiences will continue to resonate with travellers who stay with us as we look to 2023 and beyond.”

Looking forward YHA Australia will continue to integrate community-centric experience through an emphasis on placemaking, providing transformative experiences and an increased focus on a life-long discovery ethos for their guests.

YHA Australia’s Integrated Report 2022 is available on the organisation’s website and will be distributed to stakeholders, including, employees, investors, partners and guests.