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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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New Board Member - Melissa Blake
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New Board Member - Dylan Butt
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New Board Member - Izabella Leaman
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New Worker - Stuart Snare
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New Worker - Georgie Garland
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New Worker - Courtney Sharman
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North West Driver Mentor Launch
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Referral Information for our Family Support Services
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Employment Services Service Information
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eNewsletter
February 2024
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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CEO MESSAGE
I think we are all feeling like the year is racing ahead. Summer holidays are feeling like a distant memory.
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YFCC has been busy recruiting for several positions. Recruitment is no longer done with ease, with the challenges of workforce shortages being felt across the sector.
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In good news, together with our partners, we held the official launch of the new NW Driver Mentor Program in Burnie on the 19th of January. It was wonderful to have Skills, Training and Workforce Growth Minister Felix Minister Ellis and Chair of the Tasmanian Community Fund, Sally Darke attend and support the event. Please read more about this below.
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The Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Framework also officially commenced on the 1st of January. YFCC has met the requirements for the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations for some time now, so we are well positioned to ensure we can meet these new requirements – and, most importantly, ensure we continue to prioritise and promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
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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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I am a mother of two teenagers so most of my spare time is spent driving them around! When I do have spare-spare time, I love a good book and a walk on the beach with my dog.
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Experience: Board Member since 2023 (previous Board Member 2006–2009)
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I am passionate about spending time with family and friends, engaging with the community, and promoting personal development and wellbeing both physically and mentally.
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Experience: Board Member since October 2023.
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I currently am working in social housing and have found a passion in what I do and helping the community around me. I am working towards attaining my Certificate III in Business and look forward to furthering my education in the future to support my interest in community services.
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Experience: Board Member since October 2023.
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What do you like about your role? Meeting with my participants and helping to build not only their driving skills but watching their overall confidence in themselves grow.
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YFCC Service Area: Malana Y@RC (Youth at Risk Centre)
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What do you like about your role? My role as Youth Coach allows me to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
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YFCC Service Area: Malana Y@RC (Youth at Risk Centre)
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What do you like about your role? I enjoy working with young people from the ages of 12-16. Every day is different, and I love working with all the mixed emotions that come with it.
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We were thrilled to announce the successful launch of the North West Driver Mentor Program in January. The program is delivered through a partnership between Youth, Family and Community Connections and West North West Working - a significant milestone in our commitment to work collaboratively with community to provide this much needed service to young people.
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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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For information on who to contact for both services regarding referrals and parenting program 123 Magic, please click on the 'Read More' button below.
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Career Connector – Rapid Response Skills Initiative
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Did you know if you have If you have been made redundant in the last 12 months you can access up to $3000 for training to help you retrain for another job or career.
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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
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Wellways are offering a free Wellways Discovery Program. The program provides a unique opportunity for participants to share and learn from the experiences of other people living with mental health challenges and recovery, along with carers and/or family members. It takes place in a supportive environment that promotes learning and positive action.
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care2serve are holding their free Carers Expo NW on Thursday 21st March 2024 at the Bunie Arts & Function Centre in Burnie. For more information click on the "Read More" button below.
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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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