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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Staff Profile - Sophie Gray
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Staff Profile - Evie Lintner
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Staff Profile - Kiara Terwee
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YFCC Homelessness Week Luncheon 2024
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Malana (YARC) Service Information
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eNewsletter
August 2024
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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CEO MESSAGE
This last quarter has been a period of significant activity with our Organisaion marked by diligent efforts in reporting and auditing and a significant event to raise awareness for homelessness during National Homelessness Week. Our Health Promotion team have also been busy delivering a comprehensive and engaging suite of school holiday activities, enriching the experience of many young people across the Coast.
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This July I had the esteemed privilege of accepting a substantial donation for YFCC's youth services from DoMaur Productions, following its outstanding performance of American Idiot at the Burnie Arts Centre. We extend our deepest gratitude to DoMaur Productions and all our donors, whose generosity enables us to stretch our services even further.
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We recently convened our Homelessness Week event, which included the official naming of our wonderful new youth accommodation facility located on Mount Street in Burnie. This is a very important week for the Housing and Homelessness sector, providing opportunity to heighten awareness about the challenges of homelessness, foster community engagement and build governmental resolve to end homelessness. The imperative for Homelessness Week 2024 is encapsulated in the theme "Homelessness Action Now."
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Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter. If you would like to contribute to our next edition, please contact us at reception@yfcc.com.au.
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Location: Devonport & Burnie
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What I like about my role? Being in a role you know is serving a positive purpose and can have a real impact on a young person's future.
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What I like about my role? I have been working with Youth for the past 5 years. I love working in this industry and supporting young people to achieve their goals and strive for their ambitions.
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What do you like about your role? What I like most about my role as a Youth Coach in Crisis Accommodation is the opportunity to work closely with young people from all walks of life, each with their own unique personalities.
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We are excited to announce that the 2024 YFCC Inspiring Youth Awards are open for nominations! This is a simple yet meaningful way to recognise anyone who is 13 – 20 years old and helping make Northwest Tasmania a better place to live – it does not matter how small or large their contribution.
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Homelessness Week raises awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face, and the actions needed to achieve long-term solutions. Homelessness Week events are helped across Australia each year in the first week of August.
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The Malana Youth at Risk Centre (YARC) is a specialist homelessness service based in Launceston that provides temporary accommodation and care tailored to the specific needs of unaccompanied children and young people aged between 12 and 15 years.
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YFCC has an ongoing commitment to keeping all children and young people safe. Staff are continuously identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate changes through policy and procedure, to ensure that children, young people, families, and the community remain safe.
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
Free Support for Tasmania's Young Carers
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Young People under the age of 25 who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend can access free support from the Australian Government Carer Gateway.
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On 15th July, it was World Youth Skills Day, the perfect opportunity to highlight the Burnie City Youth Council and its skill development this year.
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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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