Thank you Sefton High School

A big thank you to Sefton High School and their 2022 secondary school prefects for their support of StreetWork. 

Working to a ‘whole of school’ approach, the prefect body is co-ordinating Sefton High School’s students, teachers, and parents and staging a range of fundraising events with StreetWork as the beneficiary.

 Their 2022 program revolves around supporting members of the young community by 'lifting school spirits'.  The fundraising events cater to student-teacher engagement and the celebration of special holidays.

 Like StreetWork, Sefton High School values the positive wellbeing of young people, so in term three, they will dedicate each period of the school day to a different aspect of youth health – social, emotional, mental, and physical.

 If your High School wants to be involved in StreetWork’s youth for youth initiatives, raising much-needed funds for our early intervention and prevention program, please get in touch with info@streetwork.org.au.  Every $50 donated funds a mentor session for at-risk, 11-18-year-olds.

 #turningyounglivesaround together with Sefton High School  #westandforyouth #youthfundraising #breakthecycle

WESTFIELD CHATSWOOD - COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Thank you to our North Shore Board members - including Denise Tan, Annette Nazaroff, Dean Dezius and Wayne Rowley - who wrapped Christmas gifts throughout December, in return for a donation to StreetWork.

And a very big thank you to Westfield Chatswood for organising the event, donating the wrapping paper and also to your Christmas shoppers for their generous donations.

Working together as a community, we raised funds to support 100 youth mentor sessions. What a great outcome!

#turningyounglivesaround together with Chatswood Westfield #donatetoyouth #youthcharity #volunteerforyouth#ittakesacommunitytoraiseachild

Making an impact - with Balgowlah Rotary

Thank you Balgowlah Rotary Club for raising funds for StreetWork and the at-risk young people we support.

Across the summer holidays, the club's energetic members collected approximately 1,000 bottles/cans per week and converted them to $$$s under the NSW's Government's, Return and Earn program.

Balgowlah Rotary Club’s recycling efforts improved the local Northern Beaches environment AND they funded 600 one-on-one, StreetWork, mentor sessions for vulnerable 11-18-year-olds. That's a double impact and a holiday well spent!

#turningyounglivesaroundwith Balgowlah Rotary Club #youthcharity #youthmentorprogram #earlyinterventionprogramforvulnerableyoungpeople

Let's Be Kind Sydney!

We're excited to announce that StreetWork is taking part in the @BeKindSydney Appeal 2021 Day of Giving. The appeal combines over 100 local charities that help Sydneysiders having a tough time.

Please join us and give where you live! Every $1 you donate becomes $2 with matched funding - this appeal DOUBLES your impact.

Donate to support StreetWork and the vulnerable young people in our program here https://lnkd.in/gRwd3XE5

#BeKindSydney #turningyounglivesaround

Welcome Westpac

StreetWork’s cycling event – StreetWork 12+12 by Revolve24 - is on 4th December on the smooth, safe track at Sydney Motorsport Park. We’re proud to announce Westpac as our event sponsor and are looking forward to welcoming Westpac cycling teams to our event. To register visit https://lnkd.in/gtnzTMbE #Turningvulnerableyounglivesaround together with Westpac #youthcharity #youthearlyinterventionandpreventionprogram

Trade for Good

If you’re an active share investor, take a look at Trade For Good.
Trade For Good is the first ever Australian, online share trading
platform that is dedicated to raising money for a selection of
charities – including StreetWork. Find out more by watching our short video.
#turrningyounglivesaround together with Trade For Good #youthcharity

Thank you KFC Foundation f

KFC’s recent donation to StreetWork means that we can offer 3,000 additional mentor sessions to 11-to-18 year olds, and support them to break free of their risk-taking behaviours.

Sarah Collier - KFC Australia, Social Impact and Media Relations – said of the donation “with around 3/4s of common mental health problems emerging before the age of 25, our youth are under more pressure than ever.  Couple this with the fact they’ve faced two ‘once in a lifetime’ events in their lives, there’s never been more need to support StreetWork and the mental wellbeing of young Australians”.

The KFC Youth Foundation’s donation to Streetwork will give our young people the confidence and mental wellbeing skills that they need  to live their best life.  #turningyounglivesaround together with KFC Foundation  #youthmentalwellbeing

Waratah Education Foundation

A big thank you to Waratah Education Foundation for their support of StreetWork. 

Across the next two years the foundation’s generous grant will allow StreetWork to support vulnerable young people to return to school and re-engage with their education.  The 1,600 mentoring sessions funded by the foundation’s grant will make a meaningful and lasting difference to young lives.  “Education plays a vital role in economic empowerment and the transition to meaningful work” says Helen Banu StreetWork’s CEO.

When asked why the foundation chose StreetWork, Geraldine Campbell, CEO of Waratah Education Foundation explained,  “We selected StreetWork because their education outcomes are very much aligned to our goals.  Waratah Education Foundation’s priority is around breaking the cycle of destructive behaviours that result in young people leaving school early and limiting their potential to grow, develop and live their best life ”. 

Westpac Foundation supporting StreetWork's youth

Thank you Westpac Foundation for your generous and continued support of StreetWork.

The Westpac Foundation's most recent grant means that we are able to offer 2,000 additional mentor sessions to vulnerable young people aged 11 to 18 years.

Westpac Foundation is a charitable organisation that has been helping people for the past 140 years.

The foundation provides funding to help social enterprises and community organisations taking a fresh approach to complex social issues and creating jobs and opportunities for those who need it most.

#Turningyounglivesaround together with Westpac Foundation #westandforyouth #youthcharity

Free webinar - youth stress and worry

Tonight Pete Slattery - a subject matter expert on how to have conversations with young people - is offering us free attendance at a webinar focusing on handling anxiety, stress and worry in young people. If you're a youth worker, a carer, a parent of an 11 to 18 year old or a young person you might like to attend.

Tonight: 15 September - 7.30pm

We all get anxious, worried or feel stressed occasionally. Some of us worry more than others. And for some of us life throws up challenges that increase all three of the above! In tonight's webinar, Pete Slattery will share ideas about how we can manage some of these hard-to-avoid parts of life. And for those of us who work with or parent young people, we'll look at what we can do to help them manage the hurdles in their lives. Attendance is free, but you need to register. http://ow.ly/TKOW50Ga7H1

Peter works in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. Among the many resources he has published is ‘Youth works' - a practical book about working with young people. #Turningyounglivesaround together with Peter Slattery #youthcharity #westandforyouth

Thank you Transurban

Thank you Transurban for your generous support. Your grant will allow StreetWork to offer 200 more mentoring sessions to vulnerable young people - 11 to 18 year olds. And with StreetWork's social return on investment, your grant saves the community $160,000.

As one of the world’s largest toll-road operators, Transurban Group works to get people where they want to go, as quickly and safely as possible – from designing and building new roads to researching new vehicle and road safety technology.

#turningyounglivesaround together with Transurban #youthmentors #streetworkstandsforyouth

Thank you asquith rugby league club

Thank you Asquith Rugby League Club. Your grant will allow StreetWork to offer 200 additional mentor sessions to at-risk young people. Established 1953, the Asquith Magpies Junior Rugby League Club play in the North Sydney competition from Under 6 through to Under 18 as well as Under 20 and Under 23s. If you'd like to join the Magpies family friendly club register here https://www.asquithmagpies.com.au/register/

#Turningyounglivesaround together with Asquith Rugby League Club #westandforyouth #vulnerableyoungpeople

A young person's message of hope and confidence

The people that volunteer at StreetWork find us at different stages of their life and career. Their personal stories are diverse and they join us for long or short periods of time for a variety of reasons. A strong emotional connection with youth is often at the core of their selfless commitment. For the past month we’ve been working with 16 year old Chloe, a high school student who applied for a work experience placement at StreetWork. “I wanted to experience a work environment where I could make a real difference. It was important to me to use my creative skills to communicate a meaningful message" says Chloe. Here's Chloe's digital design - her expression of the hope, confidence and acceptance a vulnerable young person feels after they enter StreetWork's mentor program. Thank you Chloe for an inspiring 4 weeks. #Turningyounglivesaround together with Chloe #westandforyouth #youthcharity

Vote for StreetWork - Westfield Local Heroes

It's on again - Westfield Local Heroes - and Tom Dent, StreetWork's Youth Services Manager, is a contender at Hornsby Westfield.

Westfield Local Heroes is a recognition program that celebrates people in Australia and New Zealand who make a positive impact to their local community or environment.

If Tom is selected as one of three Hornsby Westfield finalists, StreetWork receives a $10,000 grant.

Voting closes 30th August. Please support StreetWork and vote for Tom at:

http://ow.ly/Pboy50FXAEd

#Turningyounglivesaround together with Westfield #Westfieldlocalheroes #youthcharity

THANK YOU CHATSWOOD RSL

With the generous support of Chatswood RSL our youth case workers can now offer 600 additional mentor sessions to vulnerable young people. And, with StreetWork's Social Return On Investment (SROI), Chatswood RSL's recent donation delivers $480,000 worth of saving to the community. Thank you Chatswood RSL from our team and the at-risk young people we support. #turningyounglivesaround together with Chatswood RSL #youthcharity #webelieveinyouth #streetwork

International Women's Day

International Women's Day belongs to everyone, everywhere and at StreetWork we're celebrating and acknowledging the strength and wisdom that gender diversity and equity contributes to our youth service.

We work with vulnerable young women, and many have mentioned that they have been adversely impacted based on gender. It's important that these young women develop the skills and confidence to challenge gender inequities and biases now and into the future. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive society where young women are respected and regarded as equals by challenging others when we hear or see things that are bias.

Each of us has a hand up high - we choose to challenge!

#StreetWork #choosetochallenge #IWD2021

#turningyounglivesaround together

This week, StreetWork had the privilege of e-meeting, Adeeb Mahmud for a pro-bono coaching session. Adeeb is Managing Director of FSG, a for purpose, consulting firm for leaders in search of large-scale, lasting social change. Through a combination of customised consulting services, fresh thinking, and learning communities, FSG helps foundations, funders, businesses, NGOs, and governments around the world reimagine social change.

FSG works with more than 40 of the top U.S. foundations by asset size - Citigroup, and Microsoft - and top NGOs including Save the Children. Adeeb's suggestions for StreetWork's corporate partnership program helped us clarify our direction for 2021. Thank you Adeeb for sharing your expertise and time so generously.

https://lnkd.in/gzAX6Yi

#turningyounglivesaround together with FSG #purposedrivenlife #investingingood

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

Today marks International Youth Day, a day that is important every year, but this year even more so, given the impact of COVID. Many young people would not have experienced the kind of adversity that we are currently going through and similarly may not have developed the kind of resilience that is needed to survive and thrive through this period.

On this International Youth Day, we want to acknowledge the hard work delivered by the StreetWork youth services team who continue to support vulnerable young people in community to turn their lives around.

#turningyounglivesaround #youngpeople #empowerment #mentoring #youthwork

What do corporate partnerships look like?

StreetWork is a self-funded charity where all our revenue is derived primarily from donations from individuals, corporate, private ancillary funds (PAFs) & grants and some income from events. Corporate partnerships have always seemed somewhat mysterious, & developing a strong and successful partnership isn’t as straightforward as writing a grant proposal. However, the potential for a partnership between a corporate & for-purpose organisation could, & should, delivery mutual benefit to all.

 The most common forms of partnerships which potentially delivers more funding to a charity include:

* Corporate Partnerships – here partners donate money, materials, or products.

* Matching Gift – employee charitable donations are match

* Corporate Volunteering – offering workers paid time to volunteer

* Corporate partner fundraising - donors at an event or fundraise

TurnKey Promotions - Australia has developed their own ‘Giving Back’ program & as part of this program all clients are asked to contribute a small portion of their monthly order to StreetWork. Diana O'Cobhthaigh, Managing Director said, “all her clients have agreed to be part of the program & everyone is happy to be supporting more vulnerable young people to turn their lives around.” 

#turningyounglivesaround #youngpeople

What are the challenges facing young people today?

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.

#turningyounglivesaround #mentoringprogram #youngpeople #youthwork #youthempowerment