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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Staff Profile - Claire Blachford
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Staff Profile - Manita Hamal
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Staff Profile - Anil Adhikari
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Helping Young Families Service Information
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eNewsletter
December 2025
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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CEO MESSAGE
As we draw the year to a close, I am please to share several important highlights from our recent Annual General Meeting and from across YFCC.
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At the AGM, we took the opportunity to reflect on a year marked by strong achievements, collaboration and continued commitment to the communities we serve. A particular highlight was the recognition of Peter Hollister, who was awarded Meritorious Board Member in honour of his outstanding service. Peter has contributed more than 24 years to YFCC, including multiple terms as Treasurer, and his steady leadership, dedication and deep commitment to our vision have helped shape the organisation we are today. We extend our sincere thanks and warmest congratulations to Peter on this well-deserved honour.
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Another significant milestone late this year has been the commencement of our Fit for Work program in Launceston. This expansion marks an exciting step forward in supporting more young people to build confidence, skills, and sustainable pathways, into employment, training and education. We acknowledge and thank our funder, the Department of Social Services, for making this possible through Round 4 of the Strong and Resilient Communities-Inclusive Communities (SARC-IC) Grant Opportunity. We are also very please to be extending Fit for Work and Career Connector in the NW, with the support of the Department of State Growth. These investments enable us to strengthen our impact and further our commitment to inclusive, community-based support.
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As the festive season approaches, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all our clients, partners, stakeholders, funders, donors and communities. May your Christmas and New Year period be safe, restful and full of connection.
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Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to working with you in 2026.
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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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CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
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Head office - 62 Stewart Street - This means NSP and Emergency Relief Program will be unavailable during this period.
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Closing 2pm Wednesday 24/12/2025 re-opening Monday 5/1/2026
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The Junction - 64 Stewart Street Devonport - 6424 7353
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Closing 2pm Wednesday 24/12/2025
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Closed for public holidays on 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025, and 01/01/2026
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3/35 Stewart Street Devonport
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Closing 2pm Wednesday 24/12/2025
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Closed for public holidays on 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025, and 01/01/2026
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129 Wilson Street Burnie - 6431 9552
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Closing 2pm Wednesday 24/12/2025
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Closed for public holidays on 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025, and 01/01/2026
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Transitional Accommodation Support Services - 6431 3083 or 6424 9520
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Closing 2pm Wednesday 24/12/2025
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Closed for public holidays on 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025, and 01/01/2026
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Crisis Accommodation Support Services
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Burnie and Devonport Shelters will remain open throughout this period, including public holidays as it is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year.
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6431 9230 (Burnie) or 6424 7375 (Devonport)
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Malana in Launceston will remain open throughout this period, including public holidays as it is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year - 6709 8444.
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We hope all of you and our hard-working team enjoy a well-earned break after another busy year.
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What I like about my role? The role gives me a strong sense of fulfilment through making positive impacts on young people's lives.
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YFCC Service Area: Wurayni Youth2Independence
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What I like about my role? As a Facility Supervisor, I value the responsibility of ensuring the safety, stability, and wellbeing every young person staying in Y2I.
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YFCC Service Area: Wurayni Youth2Independence
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What I like about my role? Overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of our facilities, ensuring a safe, positive and supportive environment that directly contributes to the growth and independence of the young people we serve.
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Every six months, YFCC conducts a phone survey of around 10% of our clients across all programs and services delivered by the organisation. The most recent survey was conducted in November of this year.
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YFCC will be running our FREE school holiday program this January 2026 for young people aged 11-17 across the North West Coast.
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Click on the 'Read More' button below to find out what is available these school holidays.
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Helping Young Families (HYF) is a program designed for parents to enhance their own parenting capacity with support. This program is for those families with children aged 0 – 12 years (including pregnancy) and offers assistance through parenting support, community connections, social participation, advocacy, and referral to other service providers.
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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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Click on the 'Read More' link before to find an easy and delicious Christmas recipe.
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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UV radiation is dangerous because it’s not like the sun’s light which we see, or the sun’s heat which we feel, so it can be damaging our skin without us knowing.
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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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