Barry Young is very well known in and around the beautiful Thurgoona Valley in rural NSW. h is very much in demand as a part-time funeral celebrant because of his wonderful, heartfelt services. He has conducted almost 1000 services. He is also a member of Age Concern's Link Newsletter editorial team and a member of the Age Concern Variety Entertainers; he was involved in establishing the River of Stories secondary school writing contest and has made a radio history program of Thurgoona and the region for Vision Australia.