On the 8th of November the Malana Youth at Risk Centre was opened in Launceston. The opening was attended by a number of local Government and Non-Government Service Providers. The opening was a great chance to cement already existing relationships as well as build new ones to support the young people who will be accommodated at [...]

Name: Mark Howlett YFCC Service Area: Youth Coach, Malana (YARC) Location: Launceston What do you like about your role? I like being given the opportunity to work with young people. A bit about you: I am a Launceston boy, born and bred, and I have spent the best part of the last forty years as a teacher, [...]

The Transitional Accommodation Support Service (TASS) works with young people and young parents to make a successful move into long term, safe, and affordable housing. We believe all young people have the right to safe and sustainable accommodation. Young people, aged 15-20 years, who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness, are able to [...]

Get ready for the festive season. Christmas is fast approaching, and it’s often a time we bemoan the fact that we eat too much, sit too much and put on a few extra kilos. As a famous boy scout once said “be prepared”, now is the time to start getting ready for Christmas by starting some [...]

Summary The six-monthly Client Evaluation was conducted in November 2022 with a randomised sample of 83 (10%) clients from across all YFCC service areas. It is acknowledged that whilst the data and results drawn from this sample accurately represents the individuals who took part, it may not be indicative of all clients. Overall, feedback on YFCC [...]

The Famous 100 Cookie Recipe Introducing the famous 100 cookie Recipe made with just 4 ingredients… This freezer – friendly cookie dough can be flavoured with any add-ins you like!! Course: Biscuits Prep Time: 10mins Cook Time: 10mins Total Time: 20mins Servings: 100 biscuits Equipment: Beaters Oven Ingredients: 500g butter ¾ cup (170g) caster sugar superfine [...]

With the January school holidays offering the longest break between classes and the best weather (hopefully!) we have put together a jam-packed program of free, fun and different activities available for 11–18-year-olds living on the Northwest Coast. Bookings are essential and due to increasing popularity, participants are limited to attending 3 x activities each.  

Name: Sian Lilley YFCC Service Area: Youth Coach, Malana (YARC) Location: Launceston What do you like about your role?  I enjoy having the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. A bit about you: I live in the Launceston area with my partner and our Great Dane. I enjoy hiking and bush walking and am [...]

On Wednesday 12th October about 90 community members joined us in Burnie to celebrate the 2022 Inspiring Youth Awards and recognise all the young nominees and winners. Attendees enjoyed guest speakers, a two-course meal, entertainment by local two-piece Ali and Fabian and of course, the awards presentation ceremony. It was really positive to hear all the [...]

ARVOS is YFCC’s 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. Here’s the term 4 schedules and all the info: [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]