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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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New Worker - Karen Malone
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New Worker - Tayla Szczypka
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Malana Youth at Risk Centre
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Project Detour Service Information
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eNewsletter
August 2022
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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CEO MESSAGE
Spring is almost knocking on our door and brings with it the hope of warmer weather. We have had an exciting and very active time since our last communication – I hope you enjoy reading about some of this in our newsletter.
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On the 5th August YFCC held the annual Homelessness Week luncheon. This provided a valuable opportunity for government and many services to come together to celebrate the work we do, raise awareness and discuss solutions to homelessness and housing issues. The gathering was treated to an inspiring presentation from a young person, Bell, who talked about her journey in finding safe and secure accommodation.
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We are very pleased to now have a full team on board for the new Youth at Risk Centre in Launceston for 12-15 year olds. The team has a broad and relevant range of qualifications, skills and experience and are currently undergoing a thorough induction. The service is set to commence in late September.
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We have also commenced a new employment service – Project Detour – and have highly capable and knowledgeable staff working within this program. Project Detour supports young job seekers, who are at risk of becoming entrenched in the criminal justice system, through one to one case management, working to identify and address barriers and issues across a spectrum of psychosocial determinants.
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Finally, we are thrilled the Youth Awards are now open for nominations – please see below for further information.
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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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YFCC Service Area: Youth Navigator - Employment Services
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What do you like about your role?
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I enjoy having the flexibility to support my clients in whatever way is best suited to them.
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YFCC Service Area: Project Detour Coach
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What do you like about your role? I am looking forward to assisting our youth and making a difference to their lives.
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YFCC Service Area: Project Detour Coach
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What do you like about your role? What I like most about my role is knowing I have the opportunity to make a positive impact in young people’s lives.
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YFCC once again hosted a luncheon event in early August to mark Homelessness Week. Over 65 guests attended the luncheon held at the Argosy Hotel in East Devonport.
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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.
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Inspiring Youth Awards – now accepting nominations!
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Celebrating it’s third birthday this year, YFCC are proud to announce we are again hosting the Inspiring Youth Awards in 2022. This empowering initiative highlights the positive contributions of young people in Northwest Tasmania.
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Starting the first week of term, our ARVOS programs are back in Devonport on Tuesdays and Burnie on Wednesdays. They are free for those aged 11-18 years and run from 3-4.45pm.
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Beats n Eats music therapy group is recommencing in August. Sessions will be focusing on Rhythm to Recovery models alongside freelance music writing, sharing, sound bathing and mindfulness exercises.
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R&R is open to community members who are impacted by their own substance use and is available to anyone aged 18 years and above.
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Sessions include a mix of therapeutic groupwork and peer support.
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Project Detour aims to work with young people aged between 16 and 24 years from Latrobe to Wynyard who identify as being impacted by crime and/or anti-social behaviours that could lead them down a path of becoming entrenched in the Criminal Justice System.
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This term’s school holiday program consisted of five activities, all of which ran at full capacity. We offered a range of both indoor and outdoor activities which provided attendees the opportunity to attend Wing’s Wildlife Park, visit Cradle Mountain and hike Dove Lake, try some indoor rock climbing and also create some art and music.
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As a Child Safe Organisation we are constantly seeking to ensure our programs and services are designed to help children and young people feel safe.
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
A new mental health phone line is set to improve access to mental health services and supports for Tasmanians – wherever they are across the State.
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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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