It was a lovely day for a ”home baked” goods cake stall, with such delicious cakes, biscuits and slices. So beautifully presented.
Thank you very much for all your support and kindness. ❤ The Streetwork team.
PLAY MANLY
PLAY MANLY
1O DAYS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE
Thursday 21 – Saturday 30 April 2022
Everyone is welcome to come and PLAY MANLY and discover its treasures across 10 days and nights.
Stay for the day, or for a few. After all, Manly is a playground for kids and grown-ups alike!
Let the fun begin!
Just scan the code for more info.
Chatswood Live at Night - DJ David Brooks
Chatswood Live at Night - DJ David Brooks
Next date: Friday, 22 April 2022 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
David Brooks plays disco to pop to old school hip-hop. He enjoys eating fried chicken and getting your toes tapping. His sets are fun, full of great music and never too serious.
David is playing at The Chatswood Interchange Ground Floor on Friday 1 April and also 22 April from 5pm – 8pm.
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Willoughby City Council and Chatswood Culture Bites. Supported by Chatswood Interchange.
When
Friday, 22 April 2022 | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location
Chatswood Interchange, 436 Victoria Ave, Chatswood
Join the StreetWork team at Community Capital Foundation's screening of Connecting the Dots
Youth Mental Health Video Screening - Collaroy United Cinema
Join the StreetWork team at Community Capital Foundation's screening of Connecting the Dots - 7pm to 9.30pm on Thursday 28 April at United Cinemas Collaroy.
Tickets are available at shorturl.at/pGIQ9
This award-winning film, directed by Noemi Weis, is the first feature documentary of its kind to offer a raw and intimate look at youth mental health from a global youth perspective. With heart-felt poignant stories of lived experience, the film exclusively showcases young voices breaking the silence barrier surrounding youth mental health. Watch the trailer here
Late last year, self-harm and suicidal ideation were up 31 per cent for children and teenagers compared with 2020, according to NSW Government's Health report. Following the screening a panel of young people, clinicians and StreetWork’s Youth Case Workers will discuss how we can address this statistic and work collectively to make positive changes to improve the mental health of our young people. You will also have a chance ask questions of the panel
Please note that this film and the panel discussion will discuss sensitive themes around mental health.
The event is restricted to ages 16 and above.
Northern Beaches Council hosting - Bags to Riches Youth Week Market Day
To celebrate Youth Week, Council’s Youth Services, Waste Education Team and Youth Advisory Group are organising Bags to Riches Youth Week Market Day.
It's a great family day out! Come and grab a bargain, find a treasure or an Easter gift while you enjoy live music from young beaches musicians.
Grab a coffee or a bite to eat from local youth service, Business Education Network. Join in the free activities and workshops.
Sat 30 Apr 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Walter Gors Park, Dee Why
Markets, Youth, Council Events, Youth Week, Waste Reduction Events
Northern Beaches Council -Car Maintenance 101 Workshop - Dee Why
Thursday, 21 April 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Let us empower you with the skills to take care of yourself and your car while on the road. We dive in and get under the bonnet checking the oil, coolant, fluids and battery and then on the ground changing a tyre in an intensive, interactive hands-on session.This workshop will be run by the team at Galmatic.
Galmatic has been assisting young people to feel confident and comfortable to pop the bonnet and get to know their car since 2007. With some basic easy to learn skills in their hands-on workshops over 1 million young people are equipped to be better and safer drivers.
Free
Bookings essential.
There will be two other sessions held across the Northern Beaches:
Pricing
Free
Registration essential.
Register here
Contact information
Location
PCYC Northern Beaches Carpark
40 Kingsway
Dee Why NSW 2099
Northern beaches Council hosting -Junior Job Seeker Workshop
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Getting your foot in the door for your first job isn't always easy!
Join our team of friendly youth workers and coaches to support you in this FREE workshop to assist you with the tools you need to start your employment journey.
Skills covered include;
Communication Skills
Understanding what the BOSS wants
Creating your resume
Interviewing skills and practice
Lunch will be provided with sessions being held within the Northern Beaches Council library at Mona Vale.
Registrations essential.
Pricing
Free
Registration essential, spaces limited.
Register here
Contact information
Location
Mona Vale Library
1 Park Street
Mona Vale NSW 2103
Northern Beaches Council hosting - Make the Connections: lunch with a side of conversation
Help Council understand what living on the Northern Beaches is like for young adults and in return enjoy a free Mexican lunch and prizes.
About this event
If you’re aged 18 – 24 and living on the Northern Beaches, we want you to come enjoy lunch on us and participate in conversations designed to create lasting change, helping secure the future for young adults on the Northern Beaches.
Trivia, spot prizes of $250 up for grabs and a free gift for all participants.
Free event with lunch and refreshments provided. Limited tickets available.
Northern Beaches Council Youth Voice Photo Competition
Be in the running for prizes by submitting a photo that best represents your life on the Northern Beaches!
We want to see what life is like for you on the Northern Beaches.
Whether you love to document every meal you consume on social media, or you're an aspiring photographer or quite frankly, you're not sure how to even open the camera app on your phone, this is your opportunity to use photography to represent life from your perspective.
All you need to do is think about how your photo aligns with one of our 8 themes explored in Youth Voice- Shaping the Beaches' Future: safety, mental health, economic security, participation, equity, housing, belonging and connection.
If you have any questions, please contact the KALOF Youth Team on 8495 5428 or via email.
Prizes
We are offering a major prize of Airpods Pro for the overall winner and $100 JB Hi-Fi vouchers for each individual category.
Entries open!
You can enter as many times as you like, but you must complete a separate entry form for each image - you are only able to win one prize though.
Entries close: 9pm, Sunday 24 April 2022
Youth Week - it's running from 4 - 14 April.
Parents, let your young person know about Youth Week - it's running from 4 - 14 April.
After a long period of social isolation, here's an opportunity for youth to come together and celebrate; to share ideas, attend live events, and have their voices heard on issues of concern. Find out about the local community events, festivals and more by visiting nsw.gov.au/youthweek.
#turningyounglivesaround together with NSW Government and Youth Week #westandforyouth #youthcharity
Come and join us at the Community Flower Studio's, floral arrangement workshop.
Looking to do something different this weekend? Come and join us at the Community Flower Studio's, floral arrangement workshop. Put your creative hat on, learn about the eight elements of design and create 2 bouquets of fresh flowers.
Date: Sat 26th March 2022 Time: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Venue: Chatswood Youth Centre,
64 Albert Rd, Chatswood 2064
The workshop is open to people of all ages and is free for young people aged 11 - 25. (A $10, refundable deposit, is required at booking).
The Community Flower Studio (CFS) is a not-for-profit, social enterprise that supports young people to learn life skills and find meaningful employment.
Need more details? Phone Bibi Chan 0412 613 073
The team at Coles Chatswood Chase, chose StreetWork as their charity partner.
The team at Coles Chatswood Chase, chose StreetWork as their charity partner and we're grateful that they did!
The cheque their friendly staff and Store Manager - Nicola Mellas -presented to us will fund 100 mentor sessions for vulnerable young people. Thank you Coles Chatswood Chase.
#Turningyounglivesaround together with Coles Chatswood Chase #westandforyoungpeople
Small, local organisations are the unsung heroes of our communities.
Small, local organisations are the unsung heroes of our communities. They’re frequently staffed by volunteers who work miracles with small budgets and receive little or no government support, but are often the closest and most essential to the children and families they help.
That’s why we’re delighted to announce, we’ve recently awarded 12 new Community Grants to grassroots charities around Australia to support vital programs dedicated to improving the lives of little dragons who are experiencing physical, social or economic disadvantage.
Congratulations to all our charity partners on their success in our latest grants round Reason to Thrive Inc, The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation, Morris Children’s Fund, National Centre for Childhood Grief, Parramatta Women's Shelter, The Mirabel Foundation, The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation, Little Things for Tiny Tots, StreetWork, Onesight Foundation, Lifeline Broken Hill Country to Coast, First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation.
Read more at https://lnkd.in/gjDKA59
#philanthropy #grants #socialimpact
Peter Hobbs, OAM. - IWD2022
StreetWork was founded in 1980 by Peter Hobbs, OAM on the belief that youth mentors should be accessible to young people. Our trained youth caseworkers meet the at-risk young people in our program in parks and cafes, outside - in the street – rather than an office. That's why we are called 'StreetWork.'
Watch Peter stand with StreetWork in support of gender diversity and share his wish for an inclusive world 'where young women can reach their full potential'.
#Turningyounglivesaround together with Peter Hobbs and #Breakthebias #breakthecycle
SAVE THE DATES
After two long years of postponements and cancellations, we’re thrilled to announce that many of our beloved StreetWork events are back!
Save the following dates in your diary:
Novus Foundation Dinner - 27 May
Supporters Breakfast - 16 July
Glam and Grunge Fundraising Dinner - 24 September
Streetwork 12+12 by Revolve 24 (Cycling Fundraiser) - 29 October
Christmas Dinner - 3 December
Other events being organised include:
Annual Golf Day
Late Long Lunch event
Band Night
International Women's Day 2022
To show our support for International Women's Day - https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ - across the next seven days StreetWork's staff, volunteers and young people are sharing their thoughts on the importance of gender diversity.
"Gender equality is important to me and the youth that StreetWork supports because it means that all genders have equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities. It also prevents violence against women and young girls, and makes our society a safer and healthier place" Joanne Phua, StreetWork's Corporate Sponsorship Team Volunteer.
#turningyounglivesaround together with Joanne Phua
#breakthebias
#standingforyouthdiversityandgenderequality
Shaun’s storY
Shaun – aged 16 – was recently referred to StreetWork’s Kickstart Mentoring program which specialises in early intervention and goal setting. He’d been suspended from school and was struggling with substance and alcohol misuse.
During weekly meetings with his StreetWork Youth Case Worker, Shaun identified two personal goals - he wanted to go back to school and get a part time job.
Shaun’s Youth Case Worker supported him to connect with a local drug and alcohol counselling agency. As a result, Sean’s health and fitness improved and he became more confident in his decision making skills. He returned to school and completed Year 10.
Shaun is now enrolled in a job readiness course and is preparing for carpentry apprenticeship at his local TAFE.
#turningyounglivesaround together
donation of 200 RATS to StreetWork
As part of our ‘Giving Back’ program during January and into February, TurnKey Promotions has donated 200 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to StreetWork. TurnKey Promotion sets aside a portion of their sales every month so that they can give back to the beautiful community through the incredible efforts of the team at StreetWork.
StreetWork's purpose is to support vulnerable young people aged 11 – 18 to turn their lives around. Teenage years can be difficult and confusing and the youth referred to StreetWork struggle with mental health (often suicidal thoughts and self-harm), social isolation, substance misuse, school disengagement, youth crime, sleeping rough, and homelessness.
To break the cycle of these destructive behaviours, StreetWork matches vulnerable young people with their own trained and experienced youth case worker, who supports them to set goals to address the behaviours that place them at risk and connect with the specialist youth services that can help them achieve those goals.
COVID has really impacted the work that StreetWork does, as referrals to their early intervention and prevention programs have increased by 35% and they now have a wait list that is growing – fast. At the same time, the cancellation of their in-person fundraising events over the past 2 years, has left them with a revenue gap of over $400,000.
Because it’s more important than ever for the young people to continue to connect face-to-face with their case workers, the RATs will help StreetWork continue to work with vulnerable young people without risk or having to use precious fundraising money. The RATs will also assist the vulnerable young people to continue to participate in community activities safely and with confidence.
With StreetWork's Social Return on Investment (SROI), every $1 invested is a $16 return to the community, which means this donation delivers nearly $50,000 of community benefit.
We are so grateful to TurnKey Promotion clients that continue to support them and help make a positive difference in a vulnerable young person’s life.
#turningyounglivesaround together with TurnKey Promotions.
First Aid qualification
When you're working with young people, their safety is always a key priority.
So the StreetWork team refreshed their First Aid qualifications today, to ensure they're prepared for medical emergencies.
Tyson's adult dummy appears happy to be taking a break from CPR practice. What do you think - is that a smile?
#turningyounglivesaround together
North Shore Mums
North Shore Mums is all about support and inspiration for parenting, mum-life, and family events across Sydney’s North Shore, from Balmoral to Berowra.
The website’s Founder and Publisher – Rachel Chappell - is a long-term StreetWork volunteer and we are grateful for her ongoing support.
Here's a sample of the valuable, community-based content that North Shore Mums share on their website:
www.northshoremums.com.au
Need a chemist on the North Shore that’s open late? https://nsm.pub/3LAc4UC
Looking for a local babysitter or nanny? https://nsm.pub/3v2azbZ
Want to find a restaurant with a kids’ play area? https://nsm.pub/3uSPeSb
North Shore Mums stands for all things family.
#turningyounglivesaround together with North Shore
mums#togetherwestandforyouth