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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Staff Profile - Serah Njuguna
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Staff Profile - Rebecca Blaazer-McQueen
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YFCC has a new home in Burnie
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Crisis Accommodation Support Services Service Information (CASS)
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eNewsletter
February 2026
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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CEO MESSAGE
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Sharon Corvinus-Jones, CEO of the Kentish Regional Clinic, and Mary Yaxley, Communities for Children Coordinator, CatholicCare. Both were highly respected leaders in the Tasmanian Community Sector. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, their colleagues and all who had the privilege of working alongside them.
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We have started 2026 with strong momentum at YFCC, with several positive developments already underway across Youth, Family and Community Connections.
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As many of you are aware, the much-anticipated relocation of our Burnie office has now taken place. We are delighted to officially welcome clients, partners and community members to our new premises at 32 Marine Terrace, Burnie. The move represents an important step forward for YFCC, providing a more accessible, welcoming and functional space to support the young people, families and individuals who need our services.
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At the same time, our Board is actively progressing recruitment to strengthen our capacity to ensure we are well positioned for the year ahead. This reflects our continued commitment to building a skilled, values-driven workforce that can meet growing community need and deliver high-quality, responsive support.
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We are also pleased to share that we have reinvigorated our partnership with City Mission (Serenity House), working together to better support individuals with lived experience of drug dependence. This renewed collaboration strengthens pathways to care, recovery and stability, and reflects the importance of strong partnerships in delivering meaningful outcomes for our community.
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We look forward to sharing more updates as the year unfolds and thank all of our funders, partners and supporters for being part of this important work.
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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: Burnie & Devonport
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What I like about my role? I enjoy the opportunity to connect with young people and support them in meaningful ways. Every day brings something new, and I love being part of a team that's passionate about creating positive change.
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Name: Rebecca Blaazar-McQueen
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YFCC Service Area: Fit for Work
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What I like about my role? I am new to this role but have been supporting youth in the Launceston area for the last few years and have on 20 years experience working within the community sector.
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Recently, Wurayni Youth to Independence facility proudly received a donation of First Nations artwork titled A New Light, created by artist Rory Combo, from our long-standing collaborative partner AKG, This generous gift holds deep meaning for our facility and the young people we support.
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After any years of looking for a more suitable site in Burnie, that will improve the experiences of both our staff and our clients, we are excited to announce we have found a new venue at 32 Marine Terrace Burnie.
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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 Devonport term 1 schedule and information. Burnie ARVOS, in it's new and exciting space, will begin in late March. Follow our Facebook page for more details.
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Youth, Family and Community Connection's Crisis Accommodation Support Services (CASS) provides 24/7 crisis accommodation and intensive support for young people aged 13-20 years who are homeless or at significant risk of homelessness on the North West Coast of Tasmania.
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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
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Australia's longest-running and largest LGBTIQA+ youth survey is now open! In Our Words will be our fifth time running this survey, and we need LGBTIQA+ young people (ages 14-21) to tell us about their health, wellbeing, lives, challenges and joys!
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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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