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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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New Worker - Denise Watkinson
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New Worker - Karuna Pandey
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Homelessness Week Luncheon
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Malana Service Information
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eNewsletter
August 2023
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
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TasCOSS Community Voices Program
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CEO MESSAGE
With the end of the financial year and upcoming AGM, we have well and truly been in reporting mode. All programs required significant progress and financial reporting in July; which occurred concurrently with the commencement of the external audit process and the implementation of the new financial year’s budgets. A busy time it has been indeed.
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During Homelessness Week 2023 we held a luncheon to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness on any given night and educating communities on how we might work together to make a difference. We were fortunate to have Gran’s Van’s Alistair Ollington as our speaker, and young people with lived experience of homelessness. Please read more about this enlightening event below.
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We are also pleased to announce we have a new coordinator at Malana, Cassie Male. Cassie has worked in YFCC crisis and transitional accommodation services for over 8 years and has leadership experience from former roles. It is highly positive to be able to make this internal appointment, which has also facilitated a smooth transition for our team and the young people in residence.
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Finally, we were thrilled to receive some small grants over recent months from MyState, the Burnie City Council and LGBTQI+ Grants Program. These grants enable innovation and the progression of our work.
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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? The variety, every day is different. The client interaction is great.
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YFCC Service Area: Malana (YARC)
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What do you like about your role?
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It is a very meaningful job, and despite the challenges, every little success is highly cherished.
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Homelessness Week is a national event held each year during the first week of August, which aims to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face, and the actions needed to achieve enduring solutions.
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In June 2023, six members of our Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATODS) team had the opportunity to travel to Hobart for the Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs Council of Tasmania (ATDC) conference.
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ARVOS is YFCC’s 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 3 schedules and all the information.
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We are excited to announce that the 2023 YFCC Inspiring Youth Awards are open for nominations! This is a simple yet meaningful way to recognise anyone who is 13 – 20 years old and helping make Northwest Tasmania a better place to live – it does not matter how small or large a contribution.
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YFCC ATODS have gone live with an Instagram page. Focusing on education, harm minimisation, pre, and postvention and therapeutic strategies. Recent posts have consisted of safe partying information. Check it out and share @yfcc_atods.
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The Malana Youth at Risk Centre (YARC) is a specialist homelessness service based in Launceston, providing accommodation for young people aged between 12 and 15 years who are experiencing homelessness. It provides 24 hour short to medium term accommodation and homelessness case management support 7 days a week.
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Helping young people keep themselves safe online.
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YFCC’s Health Promotion team offer a range of workshops, all of which are aimed at helping young people make informed choices and reducing harm.
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SECTOR & COMMUNITY NEWS
Be supported to engage with lived experience.
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Do you want to enhance the services you provide to Tasmanians on low incomes? Are you leading a project that would benefit from including lived experience? Perhaps you're looking to diversify your governance structures?
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SunSmart season is almost here!
September 1st marks the first day of the SunSmart season in Tasmania. This means it’s time to Slip on sun protective clothing, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and
Slide on sunglasses when the UV is 3 and above.
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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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