Community Work
For many years, Young has supported children's charities. He participates in the NSW Variety Bash as a participant in one of the old cars and also to entertain along the way. He also supports the children's emergency transport service NETS through its 4WD4Kids fundraiser.
In 2012 Young was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) "for service to the performing arts as a singer and songwriter, and through support for a range of charitable organisations".
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