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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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New Team Member - Special Projects
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Inspiring Youth Awards 2020
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eNewsletter
October 2020
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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CEO MESSAGE
YFCC held its AGM on the 28th October. Jess Deans, our consumer representative, retired at the meeting, having been a highly active board member for 6 years. Jess joined the Board at just 20 years of age. She undertook governance training at an early stage and contributed effectively to all areas of governance – even learning to understand comprehensive financial reports! We will miss you Jess. At the AGM we were fortunate to gain a new member, Dr Anne Heath, who is a teaching fellow and campus coordinator with UTAS (Cradle Coast) and has extensive experience in community services, human resources and quality improvement. Chris Young also re-joined the Board after a short break. Chris has a background in law and community legal services.
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The Organisation has also produced its 2019-2020 Annual Report. Again, this year, we are very pleased with the outcomes we have achieved, with 88% of our clients showing an improvement after intervention. 97% of our health promotion and education participants reported increased skills and knowledge. This is a significant achievement against a backdrop of COVID-19 and increasing complexity. You can read the report here.
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We are also pleased to have recruited 4 peer trainees as part of the Peer Project, a partnership with the Drug Education Network (DEN), the Salvation Army and Holyoake. Our peer trainees will undergo significant peer training and work placement to become invaluable support for our alcohol, tobacco and other drug services and the broader sector.
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During September, Lyn Buckley also commenced in the position of Special Projects Team Leader. Lyn has extensive experience in project management and human resources management and is a welcome addition to our team.
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Finally, in November we will be celebrating a significant milestone - our 40th Anniversary. Having started from a small, volunteer run organisation providing crisis accommodation services to young women in Ulverstone, it is truly wonderful to be part of the journey that has led to where the Organisation is today – still very much representing the communities we work with.
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We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter. Stay well and safe.
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Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter. If you would like to contribute in our next edition, please contact us on reception@yfcc.com.au
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I have been working with YFCC for nearly one month working out of Head office as the Special Projects Team Leader, which includes Emergency Relief, Community Voices and Fit for Work at this point in time.
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I like the people in the team and all the staff seem very helpful.
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On Thursday October 8th YFCC was proud to host the inaugural Inspiring Youth Awards. The awards highlighted the many and ongoing contributions young people make to the North West Tasmanian community and provided an opportunity for recognition and reward. We had young people from right across the North West Coast nominated and we had over 80 community members come to the awards to help us celebrate (in a socially distanced fashion).
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Communities for Children, through Catholic Care, funded by the Department of Social Services is now providing YFCC’s Helping Young Families service the opportunity to deliver 4 different parenting programs to those residing in the Burnie region.
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“Together we can end violence against children, for good.”
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During October, Polished Man is challenging everyone to paint one nail in the hopes to start conversations and raise awareness about violence against children.
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On Wednesday the 30th of September, Bernie’s birthday was held at the Burnie Library. The Department of Social Services funds the YFCC Helping Young Families program through Catholic Care’s Communities for Children.
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Part of YFCC’s Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) team is our Health Promotion team. While there are only two team members, the amount of work they do right across North West Coast is substantial
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National Children’s Week is an annual event which aims to raise awareness of Children’s rights and especially children having the right to enjoy their childhood. This year, from the 24th of October to the 1st of November, National Children’s Week will be held around Australia.
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
Tasmania has set itself the goal of having the healthiest population in Australia by 2025.
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Healthy Tasmania is hosting a series of online sessions to explore how we can achieve that goal so Tasmanians can live longer and healthier lives.
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To find out what training is available, please click on the Read More Button.
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New Staff in the North and North West
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We are pleased to welcome two new LGBTIQ+ Community Workers to the north and north west.
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Is a social hub for young people in grades 7-12. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's from 3-5pm.
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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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