HOW ARE YOUNG PEOPLE FEELING IN 2023?

The Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) is an independent statutory office reporting to the NSW Parliament through the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Children and Young People.

 

@ACYP recently surveyed children and young people across NSW, asking how they were doing in 2023 and the issues that matter to them. Below are the results.

 

The needs and dreams of young people are at the centre of everything we do at Streetwork. We stand beside youth who are facing challenging circumstances and support them to turn their lives around.

 

#Turningyounglivesaround together with ACYP #westandforyouth #youthcharity #NSWparliament #youthmentors

 

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be held on 15 – 21 May 2023.

We are pleased to announce the theme for National Volunteer Week 2023 is The Change Makers.

The week-long event recognises the vital support that the millions of volunteers in our country provide to their communities and encourages people to consider volunteering.

National Volunteer Week 2023 is a celebration of our power to drive change and ensure volunteering is inclusive of all members of the Australian community.

THE RACE IS RUN

The Streetwork team woke up early and gave up their Sunday morning to run In The Rotary Club of Manly's 2023 Fun Run. Our team of supporters beat the rain to run the course and then joined together post event to celebrate with a well-earned breakfast at a local cafe. Thank you to Streetwork's Northern Beaches local board members for organising the event, to the runners who gifted their time and donations, and also to the Rotary Club of Manly, Manly Running Club, and Australian ultra-athlete - Joe Ward.

Head to Streetwork's website for photos of the morning https://lnkd.in/g3gWbKV8

Would you like to join us? For volunteering opportunities email info@streetwork.org.au.

#turningyounglivesaround together with the Northern Beaches community #Rotaryclubofmanly #StreetworkNorthernBeachesBoard #charityrun #Manlyrunningclub #westandforyouth #breakthecycle #youthmentors

 

YOUTH WEEK SKATE AND SCOOTER JAM

It's Youth Week, and because we stand for youth, Streetwork's youth services team is right in the heart of it!

If you know a young person who might be interested in free skateboard and scooter lessons - with prizes - there are two jams this Saturday, 29 April, at St Ives Skate Park.

Register here: https://rb.gy/3qd1z

#Turningyounglivesaround together with youthweek #youthcharity #skateboard #scooter #youthmentors #breakthecycle #earlyinterventionandprevention

YOUTH WEEK IS NEXT WEEK - JOIN IN!

Youth Week is a week of events and celebrations organised by young people, for young people, in communities across NSW and Australia.

If you’re aged between 12 -24, Youth Week is an opportunity to select from a wide range of arts and crafts, music, outdoors, and sports events. Find the full list of events here https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-youth-week-2023/events

#Turningyounglivesaround together with Youth Week #youthweek #breakthecycle #youthcharity #westandforyouth #youthactivities #corporatesponsorshipwelcome

 

Joe Ward is running for Streetwork.

We're excited! Joe Ward, founder of Manly Beach Running Club and ultra-marathon runner for Australia, will be running for StreetWork at the Manly Rotary Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, 7 May.

 

Joe will be sharing his top running tips for each distance (10k, 5k and 2k) across the next few weeks so keep an eye out.

 

Register to join StreetWork's team, and Joe will share with you an event-specific training program and an invitation to a free training session on Manly Beach. Here's a short video to explain. https://vimeo.com/814453924/2b159778bf

 

To benefit from Joe's training and to join the ‘StreetWork2023’ team on the start line – register here: https://manlyfunrun2023.grassrootz.com/streetwork

 

#turningyounglivesaround together with the Rotary Club of Manly #MBRC #manlybeachrunningclub #rotaryclubofmanly #westandforyouth #youthcharity

 

GONE SURFING!


The Streetwork team kicked off Easter at the beach, chatting with our young people over morning tea and cheering them on as they learned to surf and ride the waves at Warriewood. This 'healthy habits' activity is a part of the Waves Of Wellness Foundation's mental health surf therapy program.

Turningyounglivesaround together with Waves of Wellness Foundation #westandforyouth #youthcharity #breakthecycle #youthmentoring #youthsurfing

 

Youth Week 20-30 April 2023

National Youth Week is from 20-30 April 2023

The theme is Connect. Participate. Celebrate.

Youth Week began as a NSW Government initiative in 1989, and has since grown to be a celebration of young people in every state and territory across the country.

National Youth Week is an opportunity for young people (12-24) to:

  • share ideas

  • attend live events

  • have their voices heard on issues of concern to them

  • showcase their talents

  • celebrate their contribution to the community

  • take part in competitions

  • have fun!

TREKKING KAKODA FOR STREETWORK

A group of seven friends who grew up in Sydney's Northern suburbs is about to travel the Kokoda trail. Leaving next week, the group is trekking the 96-kilometer walk over the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea to raise awareness for Streetwork and the vulnerable young people we support.

The team hopes to raise $10,000, and with the help of Blue Crane Capital, Stamford Capital, the Reginato Family, and friends, families, and colleagues of the team they are already three-quarters of the way to achieving their fundraising goal.

Please support these 25-year old friends as they embark on a challenge for a purpose. Give here https://gofund.me/e916e871

#Turningyounglivesaround together with #Blue Crane Capital #Stamford Capital #Reginato Family and Andrew Bez's Kakoda team #westandforyouth #breakthecycle #trekkakoda #supportvulnerableyouth

Picturing Rhythm: Craft a concrete poem

Next date: Saturday, 01 April 2023 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Master the art of concrete poetry and learn how to arrange your poem into a shape that mimics its subject.

Join Matthew Hamra as he guides you through the steps of making your own concrete poem. Also known as ‘shape poetry’, concrete poetry blends literary and visual arts. You will learn how to form your words into shapes that illustrate the poem’s subject as a picture, as well as through their literal meaning.

Join this free drop-in workshop at any time between 11am and 3pm. All ages are welcome.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and are not to be left unsupervised during the workshop.

This event is part of the Council curated exhibition, Smart Expressions 2023.

When

  • Saturday, 01 April 2023 | 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Location

Art Space on The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067, View Map

Community Northern Beaches offered Streetwork the opportunity to create aerosol art.

Community Northern Beaches offered Streetwork the opportunity to create aerosol art, on the large panels outside their Raglan Street Centre in Manly. One of our talented young people, together with local aerosol artist Pasio ( Instagram @sam_pasio), created BRAVE - a word that perfectly suits the young people in our Kickstart mentoring program.

If you're on the Northern Beaches pop down and take a look at BRAVE and watch out for future works around similar themes. A massive thanks to those who created and displayed this inspirational message.

#turningyounglivesaround together with Community Northern Beaches

#streetart #youth #mentoring #inspiration #breakthecycle #youthcharity #westandforyouth

Young artists share prize pool for Express Yourself 2023

Greatly anticipated each year, Express Yourself unearths the best work from HSC students living on the Northern Beaches. It’s a special time of year when Manly Art Gallery & Museum (MAG&M) throws open its doors to share works created in art departments across 20 local high schools.

In 2023, the calibre of the works on show is incredibly high. The exhibition features a broad range of expressive artforms including painting, printmaking, ceramics, documented forms, drawing, graphic design, photo media, sculpture, collection of works, and time-based forms.

Two winners were jointly named for the Theo Batten Youth Art Award, sharing the $5000 prize money. This recognition is  awarded to students continuing tertiary study in the arts or a related field; 10 eligible students applied this year.

Three artists also shared in the $3,000 prize money awarded by the Friends of MAG&M for their Youth Art Award.

The KALOF People’s Choice Award will be announced at the end of the exhibition period. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite work.

Artist statements are displayed alongside the artworks describing the inspirations and influences that informed the works and the students’ creative journeys.

Express Yourself is on display at MAG&M until 16 April 2023. MAG&M is open 10am – 5pm daily (excluding Mondays).

For more information visit the MAG&M website

Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize

Artists and designers are agents of change, often taking the lead in responding to environmental or societal challenges. The Environmental art and design prize brings together a dynamic community of artists, designers and audiences who care deeply about our future.  

Each year, we invite audiences to explore the diverse ways artists and designers Australia-wide have interpreted our unique Australian landscape, responded to our climate emergency and advocated for our planet through their creative practices.

Prize pool of $42,000 includes:

  • $5,000 for each of the Open categories

  • $2,000 for each of the Young Artists & Designers categories

  • $3,000 for the People's Choice Awards.

Call-out open:            17 Mar - 14 May 2023

Exhibition dates:        4 – 27 August 2023

The Prize categories are:

  • Ceramics & small sculpture

  • Film

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Painting & mixed media

  • Works on paper & photography

  • Wearable design

  • Functional design

  • Young artists and designers 7-12 years and 13 - 18 years.

Winners from each category are awarded by an expert panel of judges.

Entries are open until 12pm (AEST) Sunday 14 May 2023.

3D Digital Animation & Design Workshop

Wednesday, 12 April 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

For Ages 9 – 14 yrs

Spark your creative design thinking and expand your digital literacy in this fun 3D Animation and Design workshop using Block 42.

Starting with the basics of three dimensions, you will learn how to create a world for your characters, and how to bring those characters to life through animation.

Block 42 is a 3D design platform that empowers young people to make simple 3D models and animations, the first step towards the world of 3D.

What to bring:  Your own laptop or ipad (fully charged)

Cost

$55.90 General

$50.30 Friends of MAG&M

Not a member? JOIN HERE(Opens in a new window)

Book via MAG&M Eventbrite(Opens in a new window)

Contact

E: artgallery@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

T: 8495 5036

magam.com.au

Location

Manly Art Gallery & Museum

West Esplanade Reserve

Manly NSW 2095


Harmony Day Celebration 2023

Saturday, 25 March 2023 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Council, along with the Northern Beaches Multicultural Network and Community Northern Beaches are host a Harmony Day Celebration at Westfield Warringah Mall on Saturday 25 March, 12pm – 2pm.

It is going to be a great day of celebrating culturally diversity on the beaches and will also include and free activities for kids.

This event is free and a great day out for the whole family.

The event will be held next to the Areana Cove, Food Court.

For more information contact communitydevelopment@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

#everybodybelongs #ittakesavillage


Today is World Social Work Day

CELEBRATING OUR SOCIAL WORKERS Today is World Social Work Day and the theme is Respecting Diversity Through Joint Social Action. At Streetwork we're celebrating our social workers and promoting the vital work they do with vulnerable youth in the community. Social Workers provide counselling, support and information and refer at-risk young people to Streetwork's early intervention and prevention program. So to all our Social Work colleagues - thank you, you are amazing! #turningyounglivesaround together with social workers #westandforyouth #breakthecycle #youthcharity #mentoring #earlyinterventionandprevention

 

RUN IN THE SUN - join us! at the Manly fun run.

Join the Streetwork team on 7 May at The Manly Rotary Fun Run & Walk. Pick your distance 2km, 5km or 10km and either run or walk around picturesque Manly in support of Streetwork. All money raised will help us deliver more mentoring sessions with a trained youth caseworker to vulnerable young people living in the Northern Beaches. Register and join the Streetwork2023 team through the link >> https://manlyfunrun2023.grassrootz.com/streetwork

Can’t join us?  Please consider donating to support the team’s fundraising efforts.

Thank you Rotary Club of Manly for choosing Streetwork as one of your local charities. #turningyounglivesaround together with the Rotary Club of Manly #rotaryclubofmanly #manlyfunrun #breakthecycle #westandforyouth #youthcharity

Today is International Women's Day

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EQUALITY AND EQUITY Today is International Women's Day and at Streetwork we're celebrating women's achievements and raising awareness about the difference between EQUALITY and EQUITY. As Streetwork's CEO Helen Banu explains " Equality is treating everyone the same. The truth is we are not all the same, each of us comes from a different place - in some instances a place that puts us at a disadvantage to others. Equity is about giving everyone the support, patience and, tools they need to be successful. The young women in Streetwork's program have experienced challenges. They need equitable action so that they can thrive and achieve their dreams". Turningyounglivesaround together with International Women's Day #EmbraceEquity #Equityforyoungwomen #westandforyouth #breakthecycle

Sexual and Gender Diversity a Northern Beaches Council Information Night

Being a parent, grandparent, or primary carer of a LGBTQIA+ young person can be wonderful and enriching, but can also seem overwhelming and confusing at times too.

Whether this is completely new to you or you are experienced and curious to understand more, this webinar will provide you with information that can make a difference to the young person in your life.

Presenters from Twenty10 will unpack the LGBTQIA+ acronym and the differences between gender identity, sexual orientation, and intersex status. They will discuss the link between mental wellbeing and acceptance of diversity, touching on realities for LGBTQIA+ people. They will go through affirmative practice- approaches that parents and carers can take that encourages and makes it safer for LGBTQIA+ young people to be themselves.

Information about resources and services will be provided following the webinar.

This event has been organised by Northern Beaches Council, in collaboration with Lane Cove Council, Mosman Council, North Sydney Council, City of Ryde Council, Willoughby Council, Hornsby Council and Ku-ring-gai Council.


Suitable for parents and carers of 10 - 24-year-olds
Thu 2 Mar, 7 - 8.30pm
Online, Free, Bookings essential

Youth Week 2023

This year NSW Youth Week will be taking place from 20-30 April, 2023. Youth Week is an exciting opportunity for young people to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect their lives, and create and enjoy activities and events. It's also an important time for communities to be reminded of the need to honour and listen to the voices of youth. Have you thought about how you will celebrate Youth Week this year?