In June 2023, six members of our Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATODS) team had the opportunity to travel to Hobart for the Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs Council of Tasmania (ATDC) conference. This bi-annual event is the biggest single event for those of us working in the sector, and it was a great opportunity to learn [...]

YFCC’s Health Promotion team offer a range of workshops, all of which are aimed at helping young people make informed choices and reducing harm. The workshops are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they include the latest evidence base and remain relevant to young people. One of the most popular workshops in recent months has been [...]

Homelessness Week is a national event held each year during the first week of August, which aims to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face, and the actions needed to achieve enduring solutions. The theme for Homelessness Week 2023 in Tasmania is “It’s time to end Homelessness”. YFCC has been providing support to [...]

The Malana Youth at Risk Centre (YARC) is a specialist homelessness service based in Launceston, providing accommodation for young people aged between 12 and 15 years who are experiencing homelessness. It provides 24 hour short to medium term accommodation and homelessness case management support 7 days a week. The Centre shares the vision of the Tasmanian [...]

Name: Karuna Pandey YFCC Service Area: Malana (YARC) Location: Launceston What do you like about your role? It is a very meaningful job, and despite the challenges, every little success is highly cherished. I also love my team and the fact that everyone puts in their best efforts for the sake of our clients as well as [...]

SunSmart season is here! September 1st marked the first day of the SunSmart season in Tasmania. This means it’s time to Slip on sun protective clothing, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and Slide on sunglasses when the UV is 3 and above. UV and temperature are not related so even on a [...]

We are excited to announce that the 2023 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 a contribution. There are [...]

Name: Denise Watkinson YFCC Service Area: IFSS Family Support Worker What do you like about your role? The variety, every day is different. The client interaction is great. A bit about you: I love living on the coast. I keep missing out on seeing whales whenever they are in the area, so if you hear of sighting, [...]

YFCC ATODS have gone live with an Instagram page. Focusing on education, harm minimisation, pre, and postvention and therapeutic strategies. Recent posts have consisted of safe partying information. Check it out and share @yfcc_atods.