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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Staff Profile - Jeremiah Soetan
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Staff Profile - Kylie Buchhorn
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Accommodation Services Service Information
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eNewsletter
February 2025
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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CEO MESSAGE
I hope 2025 is off to a good start for all. It’s hard to believe the school year has already commenced.
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Late last year, YFCC bid a heartfelt farewell to Chris Stokes, who dedicated 15 years of service to our organisation, first as Finance Manager and later as Chief Financial Officer. Chris joined YFCC at just 25 years of age, and throughout his tenure, his expertise, dedication and leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the organisation into what it is today. We extend our deepest gratitude to Chris for his invaluable contributions and wish him every success in his next venture. His impact on YFCC will be felt for years to come.
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In January we were very fortunate to have Sarah Merrick join YFCC as CFO. Sarah is a senior leader with a proven track record in financial and commercial management, stakeholder engagement and transformative leadership. She has worked in multiple sectors including roles such as Head of Business Management Technology at SBS and Enterprise Finance Manager – National Facilities for CSIRO. Sarah is passionate about contributing to a purpose-driven organisation and this aligns her expertise with YFCC’s vision for community resilience and inclusion.
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We are eagerly anticipating the upcoming opening of the Youth2Independence facility in Burnie. With final installations now underway, we are approaching the exciting phase of recruitment. Stay tuned for announcements on upcoming opportunities to join this impactful initiative.
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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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What I like about my role? One of the most fulfilling aspects of my role is the opportunity it provides to support young people in making positive life choices.
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What I like about my role?
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All the people. The staff (so welcoming, so friendly, and so helpful).
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On Saturday the 15th of February YFCC Family Support team participated in Summer Fest 2025 organised by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre. Over 900 people were reported as attending, a great outcome for the event.
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ARVOS provide free weekly drop-in sessions for young people aged 11-17 years in both Devonport (Tuesdays) and Burnie (Wednesdays). Come in, have a feed, hang out with other teens, and get involved in fun activities. Click on 'Read More' to find the term 1 schedules and all the information.
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The primary goal of CASS is to reunify a young person with their family of origin or extended family. If this isn't possible the young person will be assisted to find and secure independent sustainable accommodation.
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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
Disability Employment Services
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At Mission Australia we provide various services from Disability Employment Services to Family Support, NDIS, Grandparents/Kinship Program and Parenting Programs.
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DEN are currently conducting a research project that aims to understand the experiences of young mums and explore the support they currently have or may need when facing challenges. Please click on the read more button to find the link to complete the survey.
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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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