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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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New Worker - Elle Baldock
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New Worker - Hannah Aikman
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Youth Homelessness Matters Day
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Crisis Accommodation Support Service Information
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eNewsletter
April 2024
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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CEO MESSAGE
During April I celebrated 20 years of employment with YFCC. 20 years ago, we were a small Organisation, known as Youth and Family Focus (YaFF), based largely in the Mersey-Leven area. Due to a merger with Community Connections in 2013-2014, we expanded to providing services across the NW and West Coasts and King Island. We now also provide services in the North, with over 70 staff. During this time, I have had the pleasure of working alongside, and learning from, many passionate and committed CEOs, Managers and front-line workers. What a journey it has been!
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This last quarter saw the completion of the highly successful Project Detour program. Project Detour worked with young people (aged between 16 and 24 years), who identified as being impacted by crime and/or anti-social behaviours and were at risk of becoming entrenched in the criminal justice system, to address health and wellbeing issues, build relationships and social connections and provide soft employment skills training. During the funded 2 years, Project Detour saw 56 young people achieve employment outcomes, 286 young people achieve training outcomes, and 25 young people attain educational outcomes. However, despite these outstanding outcomes and exceptional community support, funding ceased for the program on the 30th of April – just because it works does not necessarily translate to funding!
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In other news, along with many others, we worked to raise awareness regarding youth housing and homelessness through organised events and media for Youth Homelessness Matters Day on the 17th of April. With 39% of Tasmania’s homeless population under the age of 25, it was inspiring to come together with so many like-minded organisations and individuals to elevate young people’s voices and work to ensure their needs are prioritised.
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Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter. If you would like to contribute to our next edition, please contact us at reception@yfcc.com.au.
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What do you like about your role? I like the mixture of personalities that I have met so far - being staff and the public.
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YFCC Service Area: Integrated Family Support Services
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What do you like about your role? Having worked at Child Safety Case Managment for some time, I really enjoy helping families build on their parenting capacity and, where able to, be reunified with their children.
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What do you like about your role? I love the fact I am able to get dressed each morning, know I'm helping someone else the community.
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Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) is a national day that was conceived in 1990 to raise awareness and public discussion about child and youth homelessness. It is held every year on the third Wednesday of April. This year, YHMD was Wednesday 17th April.
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Over the past two years, Project Detour has worked with young people (aged 16 to 24 years) who identify as being impacted by crime and/or anti-social behaviours and may be at risk of becoming entrenched in the criminal judicial system. The project has worked with them to address health and wellbeing concerns, foster meaningful relationships, and cultivate social connections. Additionally, it has provided essential training in soft employment skills and essential life skills, empowering young people to navigate the complexities of adulthood with improved confidence and resilience.
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ARVOS provide 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. Click on 'Read More' to find the term 1 schedules and all the information.
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YFCC are offering a free event for Families Week. Please click on the Read More button below to find out more details for both Burnie and Devonport events.
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CASS' primary goal is to reunify a young person with their family of origin or extended family. If this isn't possible the young person will be assisted to find and secure independent sustainable accommodation.
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YFCC has an ongoing commitment to keeping all children and young people safe. Staff are continuously identifying areas for improvement, and implementing appropriate changes through policy and procedure, to ensure that children, young people, families, and the community remain safe.
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
Working It Out is commencing gender identity peer support and discussion groups for anyone wanting to connect with others who are trans and gender diverse or questioning their gender identity.
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Held in Burnie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, and Devonport on the 4th Thursday of each month – both groups from 5:30-7:00pm.
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If you would like to contribute to future YFCC eNewsletters, please email your contribution to: reception@yfcc.com.au
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62 Stewart Street, Devonport Tas 7310 • P: 03 6423 6635
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