YFCC is proud to share that during 2024 we have amalgamated several internal committees to form the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity and Inclusion Working Group aims to ensure YFCC becomes the most equitable organisation it can be and is accountable and transparent in all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion. The working group [...]

On Wednesday 9th October over 200 Northwest Coasters gathered in Devonport to celebrate and recognise 54 young people from right across the Coast, who were nominated for the Inspiring Youth Awards. The awards are designed to capture the everyday positive contributions young people make to our community and let them know they are seen and appreciated. [...]

Name: Ethan Williams YFCC Service Area: Accommodation Services Location: Launceston What I like about my role? I have thoroughly enjoyed having an impact on the lives of young people in moments where they are experiencing difficulty in their lives. Every day is unique, and seeing the young people develop and progress through so much is very [...]

YFCC is committed to demonstrating child safe conduct and take the safety of all children seriously. The Family Support team continue to enhance their own understanding, ideas and values around the child safe principles with reflection often occurring regarding child safe practices. YFCC as an organisation is committed to regularly reviewing all 10 principles and continue [...]

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 old (including pregnancy) in the Burnie Municipality, offering assistance through parenting support, community connections, social participation, advocacy, and referral to other service providers. HYF is [...]

Name: Kiara Terwee YFCC Service Area: Crisis Accommodation Support Services Youth Coach Location: Devonport & Burnie What do you like about your role? What I like most about my role as a Youth Coach in Crisis Accommodation is the opportunity to work closely with young people from all walks of life, each with their own unique [...]

Name: Evie Lintner YFCC Service Area: Crisis Accommodation Services Youth Coach & Fit for Work Location: Devonport What I like about my role? I have been working with Youth for the past 5 years. I love working in this industry and supporting young people to achieve their goals and strive for their ambitions. Both CASS and [...]

Name: Sophie Gray YFCC Service Area: Crisis Accommodation Services Youth Coach Location: Devonport & Burnie What I like about my role? Being in a role you know is serving a positive purpose and can have a real impact on a young person's future. Working in an environment where I’m able to build kind, caring and supportive [...]

Homelessness Week raises awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face, and the actions needed to achieve long-term solutions. Homelessness Week events are held across Australia each year in the first week of August. The national Homelessness Week theme for 2024 is” Homelessness Act Now”. The theme highlights the need for action to end homelessness. To [...]

The Malana Youth at Risk Centre (YARC) is a specialist homelessness service based in Launceston that provides temporary accommodation and care tailored to the specific needs of unaccompanied children and young people aged between 12 and 15 years. It provides 24 hour short to medium term accommodation, and specialist homelessness support 7 days a week. The [...]