Young people in Australia are struggling, and they are facing huge challenges in several key areas. Did you know …..
* Suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians aged 15-24
* 1 in 10 young people are completely disengaged from education
* 1 in 4 young people have a mental health condition
* 1 in 3 young people are without adequate work whether unemployed or underemployed).
At StreetWork our Youth Case Workers work with at-risk young people (YP) through our KickStart Mentoring Program to empower them to turn their lives around. We deliver a young-person centred program that supports them to create a positive shift in their Wellbeing.
This shift places them in the best position to fulfil their potential and live a life of value. In 2019, on average, YP in the Kickstart Mentoring Program experienced a 14% positive shift in their Wellbeing between first joining the program and their most recent measurement * Huber Social Impact Report (2019).
StreetWork does not receive any recurrent government funding and this program can only be delivered with ongoing support from the community. Take a closer look www.streetwork.org.au.
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