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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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New Worker - Robert Hardman
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New Worker - Sarena Nesbit
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International Women's Day
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eNewsletter
April 2022
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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Devonport Community House
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CEO MESSAGE
During March I had the pleasure of presenting at the Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs Council of Tasmania (ATDC) Lived Experience Forum. What an honour it was to speak alongside the Lived Experience Advocates. The focus of my presentation was my experience in creating and sustaining a seat for Lived Experience on the Board. This is something I am passionate about, and I am fortunate the YFCC Board have supported this since 2013. I am happy to share a few insights and practical tips to anyone seeking to establish this position on their Board.
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I am excited to announce YFCC has been successful in gaining funding through the Safer Communities Fund Round 6 - Early Intervention. This funding will support a new project for the North West, Project Detour. This early intervention project will support young people, aged 16- 24, who are at risk of becoming entrenched in the criminal justice system, to become engaged in youth tailored training, education and employment, as well as providing coaching to improve psychosocial outcomes.
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During March we held a very successful event for International Women’s Day and during April we held some fun and engaging events for young people for Youth Week. We are also delighted to have had new staff join our team during this period. Please read more about all these below.
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I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Easter period.
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Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter. If you would like to contribute in our next edition, please contact us at reception@yfcc.com.au
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YFCC Service Area: Emergency Relief Service Project Worker
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Location: Based at 62 Stewart Street office, delivering services across the Northwest and West Coast.
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What do you like about your role? I have been in this role now since early February. I have felt very welcomed, and everyone is friendly and helpful.
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YFCC Service Area: Youth Alcohol and Drugs Service
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What do you like about your role? Helping influence improved outcomes for young people.
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YFCC Service Area: Youth Alcohol and Drugs Service
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What do you like about your role? The work environment, colleagues, and the young people we work with are AMAZING.
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Starting the first week of term, our ARVOS programs are back in Devonport on Tuesdays and Burnie on Wednesdays. They are free for those aged 11-18 years and run from 3-4.45pm.
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Youth Week Tasmania 2022 was held April 3rd-10th and offered the Tasmanian community a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions young people make in our community. YFCC have always proudly participated in Youth Week by hosting a number of events or activities that represent young people and offer them some positive information and activities.
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During the month of March, YFCC in conjunction with Devonport City Council celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s theme for IWD was #Break the bias.
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Our ARVOS activities are varied and this year have been including projects that give the participants a chance to do something for other people in the community. Our Burnie participants spent a couple of weeks on a project that saw them building two cubbyhouses and then decorating them in their own style.
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We are celebrating Families Week in May and we'd love for you to join us! Why not come along and watch a free movie, with your little people? All information is included below so that you can book your spot asap.
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We provide crisis accommodation for young people who need a place to stay. Our accommodation services are located in both Burnie and Devonport.
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As an organisation that offers a variety of services and programs to young people and children, we pride ourselves on making every possible effort to ensure young people and children are aware of their rights and feel safe when accessing our services.
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
We are currently offering a number of programs at the Devonport Community House.
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Please click on the "Read More" button to find out.
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Patients can now book online for many services thanks to our new online booking service provided by HotDoc which is on our website. Online bookings are now available in all three of our clinics in Burnie, Launceston and Glenorchy.
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- Do you have an experience with past adoption practices and are looking for support?
- You could be an adopted person, a parent separated from your child, an adoptive parent or a relative of someone adopted.
- Relationships Australia will be commencing regular support groups for those affected by adoption in North-West Tasmania.
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If you would like to contribute to future YFCC eNewsletters, please email your contribution to: reception@yfcc.com.au
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62 Stewart Street, Devonport Tas 7310 • P: 03 6423 6635
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