YOUNG PERSON CAPTURES ZOMBIE ON VIDEO!

One of the first things our Streetwork youth caseworkers do when a vulnerable young person joins our mentoring program is to find out their interests or hobbies.  It might be graffiti art, rap music, songwriting, photography, or movies.  The trick is finding it.  Once you validate a young person's interest you can start to speak their language and let them know you care about them as a unique person.  

 

We recently had a young person who was interested in video content production. Our talented agency - Casual Films - supported him (and his talented Zombie youth caseworker!) - to create and edit this video. 

 

https://youtu.be/P-MLjZTCh58

Thankyou ANZ Community Foundation.

THANK YOU ANZ

Streetwork has been selected as a recipient of a 2022 ANZ Community Foundation grant! The $20,000 grant will go towards supporting some of Sydney's most vulnerable young people to find safe accommodation.

 

Find out more about @ANZ Community grants and the other recipients at:

 

https://media.anz.com/posts/2022/11/anz-grants--389k-to-local-charities--?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D45859731313210129250113809985755635235%7CMCORGID%3D67A216D751E567B20A490D4C%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1668483701

 

#Turningyounglivesaround together with ANZ #westandforyouth #youthcharity #breakthecycle

 

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION WITH DOLLAR MATCHING

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION WITH DOLLAR MATCHING

Today is World Kindness Day and the launch of a new campaign for Streetwork. Streetwork is taking part in the Sydney Community Foundation’s Be Kind Sydney campaign. The campaign matches your donations dollar for dollar - so every $50 you donate scales to $100 and every $100 to $200! This is your chance to make your donation count. Please donate to Streetwork using the campaign link below and you'll be helping us to support vulnerable young people living in our community to turn their lives around. Donate here https://give.bekindsydney.org.au/fundraisers/streetworkaustralia #turningyounglivesaround together with Be Kind Sydney #westandforyouth #breakthecycle #youthcharity Be Kind Sydney

 

STREETWORK IS AN IMPACT 100, SYDNEY NORTH GRANT RECIPIENT!

Last week the Streetwork team was awarded a $40,000 grant from the Impact 100 Sydney North community. This generous grant will help us to fund our early and prevention program that supports at-risk young people to break free of the behaviours that are stopping them from thriving. Congratulations to other grant recipients including Bridge for Asylum Seekers, Eat Up Australia and Mary’s House and a very BIG thank you to Impact 100 Sydney North. IMPACT100 Sydney North, is a community of people seeking to transform lives by awarding high-impact grants. By pooling their financial and intellectual resources they make a meaningful difference to local grassroots charities.

If you would like to join the Impact 100 Sydney North community visit https://australiacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1111 #turningyounglivesaround together with Impact 100 Sydney North #breakthecycle #youthcharity #westandforyouth

Manly was pumping to the sounds of Edith Grove and the Crawdaddies at Streetwork's Northern Beaches Groove Night

Manly was pumping to the sounds of Edith Grove and the Crawdaddies at Streetwork's Northern Beaches Groove Night. Over 100 guests joined together to show their support for vulnerable young people living in our local community.

 

Thank you to everyone for your generous donations and a big shout out to: the band who performed pro bono, the event's organising committee and our team of amazing volunteers!

 

Visit https://www.streetwork.org.au/beaches-groove-night-photos/

to see the evening's photo gallery.

 

#turningyounglivesaround together with the Northern Beaches Community #breakthecycle #westandforyouth #youthcharity

 

THANK YOU BENDIGO BANK

THANK YOU BENDIGO BANK - Turramurra and Lindfield branches Streetwork was proud to be involved in Bendigo Bank's - Turramurra and Lindfield Branches - Community Pitch last night. Community Pitch is a fast-paced, fun, community networking event, providing the opportunity for local business owners to support charitable groups doing amazing things in the local community. Any business, family or individual can become a Pitch Partner by pledging a minimum of $500. Their pledged funds were given to one or more of the Community Groups pitching on the night. Thank you to the local businesses who supported our cause. And to Bendigo Bank for dollar matching. Your generous donations have allowed Streetwork to offer 400 additional mentoring sessions to vulnerable young people living in Turramurra and Lindfield. #Turningyounglivesaround together with Bendigo Bank #thankyouTurramurra andLindfieldCommunityBank #breakthecycle #youthcharity #westandforyouth

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION'S IMPACT

For the next two days the amazing people at www.EthicalJobs.com.au are matching any donations to Streetwork - dollar for dollar - up to the value of $7,000. Please get behind this campaign and double the value of your donation!

Be quick - the promotion closes Thursday 27 October at 12pm.

 

Donate here

https://chuffed.org/project/ethicaljobs-streetwork-matched-donations

 

#Turningyounglivesaround together with Ethical Jobs #youthcharity #westandforyouth #breakthecycle

 

Pet's Day Out in Mosman

Pets, their owners and animal lovers are invited to this popular community event. 

Highlights include Dr Katrina Warren and the Wonderdogs show, Australian Wildlife and Mosman Vet displays, DOGA by Rancan Sisters Fitness and performances by Dancing Dogs R Us.

There will be plenty of prizes to be won with competitions including Animal Fancy Dress, Best Trick, Pet-Owner Look-Alike, Most Unusual Pet, Cutest Pet, Egg and Spoon, and There’s No Such Thing as the Dog Poo Fairy Race.

To register for free DOGA class click here

Council offers a free shuttle service for pets and their owners from selected Mosman car parks and bus stops to Reid Park between 9.30am and 2.30pm.

When

Sunday 30 October 2022

10.00am - 2.00pm

Where

Reid Park
Centenary Dr, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

More Information

Mosman Events Team

events@mosman.nsw.gov.au

Cost

Free

Halloween Cinema Under the Stars in Mosman

Dress up in your Halloween best for this pre-Halloween family night out. Be greeted by giant Day of the Dead puppets before enjoying an outdoor screening of The Addams Family 2. Bring blankets and unwind in a great setting under the stars.

When

Saturday 29 October 2022

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Where

Balmoral Reserve
The Esplanade, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

More Information

Mosman Events Team

events@mosman.nsw.gov.au

Cost

Free

Walk for women to be staged in Mosman

A walk to raise public awareness of the unacceptable level of family and domestic violence in communities across Australia will be staged in Mosman on Friday 25 November.

Led by Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan, the walk will begin at Rawson Oval at 10am and conclude at the Headland Park Artist Precinct in Georges Heights. The end of the walk will feature addresses by Kerry Chikarovski, Board Director of Our Watch, a national leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia, and Paul Devaney, Detective Superintendent and Commander, North Shore Police Area Command.

Participants are encouraged to wear purple (a little or a lot!).

Registrations to join the free walk are encouraged.

When

Friday 25 November 2022

10.00am - 11.00am

Where

Rawson Oval
Rawson Oval, Cross St, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

More Information

events@mosman.nsw.gov.au

Cost

Free

Book now

Career Kickstarter - 8 Week Program Chatswood

Next date: Wednesday, 19 October 2022 | 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Join our Career Kickstarter 8-week course to get professional advice and support to launch you into a career path suited to you.

Are you aged 15 to 24?

Want help to find a career path suited to you?

Join our 8-week course and find the support you need to:

  • Learn essential skills needed in any workplace

  • Explore and build on personal strengths and passions

  • Experience in seeking out mentors and connections

  • Build confidence in creating a work or business plan to achieve your goals

  • Resume and interview preparation.

To participate in this course, you will need to purchase a ticket for the first session on 19 October for $20. This ticket is payment for all session.

This course runs over 8 weeks on the following dates:

  • 19 October 12pm-2pm

  • 26 October 12pm-2pm

  • 2 November 12pm-2pm

  • 9 November 12pm-2pm

  • 16 November 12pm-2pm

  • 23 November 12pm-2pm

  • 30 November 12pm-2pm

  • 7 December 12pm-2pm.

When

  • Wednesday, 19 October 2022 | 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Location

Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067  

TUNE INTO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health Month is celebrated annually in NSW during the month of October. It encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, and to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives.

This year's theme is 'Tune In". Tuning in is about being aware of what is happening inside of ourselves and in the world around us. By tuning in, we can build self-awareness, make effective choices, reduce the impact of worry, and build positive connections.

Find out more about how to get involved at https://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/

#turningyounglivesaroundtogether with Mental Health Month #youthmentalhealth #webelieveinyoungpeople #youthcharity

Thank you to Liam and the team at Tawny Frogmouth for raising awareness for Streetwork

Thank you to Liam and the team at Tawny Frogmouth for raising awareness for Streetwork and the critical role we play in supporting some of Sydney's most vulnerable young people. Read our October edition article HERE. The Tawny Frogmouth is a free, independent magazine, publishing 50,000 copies monthly, featuring the important and fascinating stories, events, people, and initiatives taking place on the Northern Beaches. Look out for it in your letterbox or subscribe on their website. #turningyounglivesaround together with Tawny Frogmouth #youthcharity #breakthecycle #webelieveinyouth

It's on this Saturday! Celebrate the Moon Festival

It's on this Saturday! Celebrate the Moon Festival

 

The Rotary Club of Chatswood International & Lion Dance Kids are presenting "A Moon Festival" at Chatswood Concourse, Saturday - 10th September from midday onwards.

 

Enjoy the live lion dance by Lion Dance Kids and other performances, stalls, giveaways and Moon Cakes. Remember to spare a minute to chat with our Streetwork volunteers as we join our close friends at The Rotary Club of Chatswood International to celebrate diversity and the joy of multicultural community spirit.

 

Join Us! Find the program of events here https://www.visitchatswood.com.au/Events/A-Moon-Festival-Chatswood

 

#turningyounglivesaroundtogether with The Rotary Club of Chatswood International & Lion Dance Kids #breakthecycle #youthcharity #weadvocateforyoungpeople #youthmentors

An invitation with a difference!

An invitation with a difference! Meet new people and be entertained at StreetWork's fundraising event of the season - GLAM & GRUNGE 2022 It's on Saturday 24 September, 6.30pm at Norths Cammeray. Bring your friends, book a table or come along by yourself and meet our friendly community of supporters. If you love a mix of soul, cabaret and pop - this is the event for you! Enjoy a live performance by acclaimed entertainer Monique Montez. Monique will sing up a storm, performing songs from her hit show Liza Minnelli meets Shirley Bassey meets Dusty Springfield. This year the show won Monique two prestigious Mo' Awards – Best Female Vocalist and Best Tribute Performance. As a cabaret artist, Monique has supported a variety of stars including Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney, Taylor Dane, The Drifters and Sneaky Sound System. Click below to watch your personal invite from Monique Montez and then book your tickets here https://events.humanitix.com/streetwork-2022-glam-and-grunge-fundraising-night #turningyounglivesaround together with Monique Montez #youthcharity #breakthecycle #youthmentors #webelieveinyoungpeople

NSW Children’s Week 2022 Art Competition. Children’s Week runs from 22 October – 30 October 2022.

For Children’s Week, the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People together with the NSW Children’s Week Council is inviting entries for the NSW Children’s Week 2022 Art Competition. Children’s Week runs from 22 October – 30 October 2022.

The theme for Children's Week 2022 is "All Children have the right to a standard of living that supports their wellbeing and healthy development", drawn from Article 27 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The competition is open to all children and young people up to the age of 18 living in NSW. Children and young people can enter by creating an artwork that shows what they do for fun (dressing up in your favourite costume, eating your favourite food or playing with friends) or they can create an artwork that shows them doing something that makes them feel healthy and happy

Artworks can include drawings, paintings, photographs, digital illustrations or videos. It’s not about being a good artist, it’s about children and young people finding inspiration and sharing their voice through art. .

Nine winners (three winners for each age group: Under 5, 6-11, 12-18) will receive an award and prize. First prize $200 gift card / Second prize $100 gift card /Third prize $50 gift card. Class submissions are also welcome.

Children and young people can find out more and enter via the submission  button at the bottom of the following link: 

https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/nsw-childrens-week-2022-art-competition

Entries close Friday, 7 October 2022.

JOIN US!

JOIN US! Our team of staff, volunteers and board members headed out to Olympic Park to shoot video content to: promote our October cycling event, say thank you to our corporate sponsors and invite others to join our community. We're always on the look out for people with a variety of skill sets who can help us spread the word about the valuable work StreetWork carries out in the local community - mentoring vulnerable young people to turn their lives around. Our volunteer roles can be quick and short term or involve a regular time commitment - the choice is yours. Thank you to everyone who gave up their Saturday afternoon to attend the shoot and to everyone else reading this post and thinking about volunteering - why not JOIN US! Email info@streetwork.org.au to express your interest. #turningyounglivesaround together with our community of volunteers #youthadvocates #localgrassrootsyouthcharity #breakthecycle

National Child Protection Week runs from 4-10 September 2022.

National Child Protection Week will continue to embrace the overarching message that ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’.

In particular, this year we will be shining a light on children growing up safe and supported.

You can read more about this year's theme, here.

Thank you to the many organisations who have already embraced this year's theme and are promoting conversations and activities to engage all members of the community in keeping children safe and nurtured.