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Mission Australia‘s annual Youth Survey is open now, and the charity is urging young people aged 14-19 to share their views in the largest survey of the nation’s young people. The survey gives young people the chance to share their opinions on the issues impacting the country, open up about their aspirations and share their lived [...]

Evidence shows that drinking alcohol greatly increases your risk of cancer. Based on this, Cancer Council Tasmania recommends people limit drinking alcohol. If you don’t drink, don’t start. For people who do choose to drink alcohol, the NHMRC recommends no more than 10 standard drinks per week (and no more than four standard drinks on any [...]

Every 6 months, YFCC conducts an independent survey of approximately 10% of our clients to help us understand from a client’s perspective – what worked well, and what could we do better. We take this feedback seriously, particularly when it comes from people under 18 years of age, as we know they don’t often feel listened [...]

One in three Tasmanians are not aware of the harmful effect alcohol can have on mental health and wellbeing. Be Nice to Brain wants to change this! Be Nice to Brain provides information, tools and support to help Tasmanians understand how alcohol can affect sleep, mood, stress, anxiety and overall wellbeing. By providing practical advice on how to [...]

YFCC Attends 2025 National Reconciliation Week Event: Bridging Now to Next National Reconciliation Week, held from 27 May to 3 June, is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared history, acknowledge truth, and commit to a more unified and respectful future. This year's theme, "Bridging Now to Next," invited communities to consider how [...]

Summary The six-monthly Client Evaluation was conducted in May 2025 with a randomised sample of 79 (10%) formal 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 [...]

This May, our Family Support team proudly hosted free cinema screenings in celebration of National Families Week 2025. Families in Burnie enjoyed the animated adventure Dog Man, while Devonport welcomed audiences to the ever-popular Minecraft movie. The festivities didn’t stop at the screen! In Burnie, children were thrilled by face painting and balloon artistry brought to [...]

Name: Nita Walker YFCC Service Area: Crisis Accommodation Support Service Location: Devonport and Burnie What you like about your role: I enjoy being able to make a real difference in young people’s lives by supporting their holistic wellbeing, encouraging personal growth, and help them build confidence, especially through sport and physical activity. I’m passionate about creating [...]

Name: Meaghan Hay YFCC Service Area: ATODS - Counsellor Location: Devonport and Burnie What you like about your role: I appreciate the collaboration and teamwork in my role. There’s a real sense of lifting each other up, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s successes. It’s rewarding to be part of a team that values the work [...]