Our day program runs on a Tuesday and Thursday from the Salvation Army Ulverstone Corp 10.30am-12.30pm. Transport provided from Burnie and Devonport. Our Aftercare program runs on a Monday afternoon from the Salvation Army Ulverstone Corp at 1.30pm. Anyone interested can contact us on 6425 7453. DAY PROGRAM  The Day program is an intensive 10 week [...]

As an organisation that offers a variety of services and programs to young people and children, we pride ourselves on making every possible effort to ensure young people and children are aware of their rights and feel safe when accessing our services. As part of a recent client feedback survey we conducted, it was clear that [...]

Two new programs are being offered at the Devonport Community House. “Hug a Mug Café Learners” every Monday 9.30 to 10.30am. Participants get to learn basic barista skills and enjoy making their own beverage. “Teen-A-Rama” every Thursday 3.00 to 4.00pm. The after-school program offers creative activities with a snack provided for children aged 13-16 yrs. Bookings [...]

An important part of the work YFCC’s drug and alcohol team undertake is Health Promotion, including a focus on prevention and education around drug and alcohol misuse. The Health Promotion team is responsible for delivering a range of workshops and programs to young people right across North West Tasmania. The workshops focus on harm minimisation and [...]

On Wednesday the 6th of October, YFCC was proud to host our Inspiring Youth Awards for 2021. For the second year in a row, the Inspiring Youth Awards once again highlighted the many and ongoing contributions that young people make to the North-West Tasmanian Community and provided an opportunity for recognition and reward. We had many [...]

Name: Leanne Charlesworth YFCC Service Area: Youth Navigator Project Worker What do you like about your role? I have now been in my role for 2 weeks.  I have enjoyed meeting other staff members at YFCC and am very appreciative that everyone has made me feel very welcome. I am looking forward to assisting young people [...]

Do you have a prolapse? Did you know 50% of Australian women develop a prolapse in their lifetime? For many women it’s possible to manage a prolapse with ring pessaries and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Family Planning Tasmania has launched a terrific new service to women at their three clinics, in Launceston, Glenorchy and Burnie. It’s a [...]

Working It Out (WIO), Tasmania’s gender, sexuality and intersex status support and education service has welcomed its new North-West based staff member, Garry Wakefield. Garry has joined WIO with a wealth of management, service delivery and training experience, as well as a deep connection to community in the NW via his Queer Life Stories and the [...]

As our CEO, Ros, noted in the last newsletter, YFCC is pleased to announce that the Youth Navigator Program was officially launched by Minister Sarah Courtney in Hobart recently. The program has been developed by the Youth Employment Alliance, whose membership includes Youth, Family and Community Connections, Beacon Foundation, Colony 47, Launceston City Mission, The Link [...]

The Youth Pathways Project, delivered in partnership with Burnie Works, aims to increase the effectiveness of the current PaTH (Prepare, Trial, Hire) internships program through increased employment outcomes for young people. A Youth Coach will provide participants with one-to-one coaching throughout their PaTH internship to provide guidance in the work environment and identify any potential [...]