This week, the Streetwork team and the young people participating in our mentoring program are celebrating National NAIDOC Week. We'll be talking about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, music, traditions, and history and how we can show support for the oldest living cultures on earth.
NAIDOC's 2023 theme is 'For Our Elders.' Its purpose is to acknowledge the deep cultural knowledge leaders bring to their communities.
Turningyounglivesaround together with NAIDOC Week #youthcharity #youthmentors #breakthecycle #at-riskyouth #NAIDOCWEEK #Forourelders
Fundraising events at Streetwork are always a big celebration.
Fundraising events at Streetwork are always a big celebration, drawing together people who advocate for youth well-being in their local communities - Mayors, Ministers, Counsellors, Rotary, and Lions Club Members, and volunteers and supporters from diverse backgrounds. Click on the link below to see a photographic gallery of the attendees at Streetwork's recent Supporters Breakfast.
https://www.streetwork.org.au/2023-supporters-breakfast-gallery
King's birthday honor list
We are pleased to announce that Helen Banu - Streetwork's CEO - has been awarded the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division of the King’s Birthday Honour List. Her recognition is well deserved. Helen generously gives her time, energy, and intellect to support a cause she cares deeply about - vulnerable young people. Helen was recognised for her services to youth and community health. She has been Streetwork’s CEO since 2013 and, during that time, has passionately advocated and worked with the belief that at-risk youth require support and mentors, rather than incarceration and criticism. From all the team at Streetwork, congrats Helen! #turningyounglivesaroundtogetherwithhelenbanuandjanevincent#orderofaustralia#westandforyouth#youthcharity#youthmentoringprogram#breakthecycle#orderofaustralia
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE POLICE...
That's the theme of this year's Streetwork Supporter Breakfast. Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast and listen to special guest speakers and Streetwork's youth caseworkers share insights on this critical topic.
Here's a video link you might like to watch beforehand. https://youtu.be/iwJ4L1W2iw4
Turningyounglivesaround together with NSW police #youthmentor #youthcharity #breakthecycle #earlyintervention #at-riskyouth
WE'RE SEARCHING FOR A NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (government relations).
Are you a highly skilled and articulate professional with relevant board-level experience in government relations and an extensive network of senior government stakeholders at the federal, state, and local levels? Find out more about an exciting volunteer opportunity here https://www.streetwork.org.au/positions-vacant-board-member
We're hiring! Youth Caseworker
Streetwork has a 6-month contract role we're looking to fill. If you have the skills to mentor vulnerable youth - aged 11 to 18 - through an early intervention and prevention program (called Kickstart), we'd love to hear from you!
During an average day you'll be supporting our Kickstart participants to make positive choices and engage in healthy activities that will turn their lives around. The role can be designed to fit either full-time or part-time employment and the service operates in Sydney's Northern suburbs and beaches.
To apply or for more information, visit https://www.streetwork.org.au/positions-vacant
#turningyounglivesaround #positionsvacant #youthcaseworker #breakthecycle #youthmentoringprogram
IT'S RECONCILIATION WEEK
The dates are the same every year - 27 May to 3 June. These dates mark two milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision.
We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation. Together we can build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples', histories, cultures, and futures.
If you haven't had the opportunity, the Uluru Statement from the Heart is an important read.
It invites Australians to walk together to build a better future. https://rb.gy/bxh6m
#Turningyounglivesaround #reconcilliationweek #westandforyouth #breakthecycle #youthcharity #Ulurustatementfromtheheart #youthmentoring #earlyinterventionandprevention
KEEPING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE SAFE
To thrive, children and young people need to feel a sense of connection, belonging, and safety.
However, the results of the recent Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) show that approximately 6 out of 10 Australians have experienced maltreatment as a child, and at least half of these are experiencing ongoing mental health challenges as a result.
This new evidence, written for the layperson, is a call to action for us all to make child abuse a national priority. Visit the ACMS website - https://www.acms.au/ - to read the sobering report and to access resources you can share to advocate for the safety and well-being of our children and youth.
#turningyounglivesaround together with ACMS #westandforyouth #breakthecycle #youthmentoring #youthcharity #stopchildmaltreatment
Trade for Good is one of our corporate supporters
Trade for Good is one of our corporate supporters and Australia's first-ever share trading platform dedicated to raising charity funds. They do this by donating 50% of the brokerage to Streetwork on your behalf. Find out more or get started here https://tradeforgood.com.au/get-started/
#turningyounglivesaround together with Trade for Good #westandforyouth #youthforpurpose #youthmentoring #earlyinterventionandprevention
Thank you to independently owned Nextra St Ives Village Newsagency
Independently owned Nextra St Ives Village Newsagency is owned and run by the family team Bill, Karen, and Emma. The team offers a full range of newsagency services with local, international, and foreign language newspapers, magazines, stamps, greeting cards, stationery, gift wrapping, partyware, and more! They also offer a printing, copying, and scanning service.
If you're shopping in St Ives Village centre, why not stop by and say hello and while you're there, remember to drop a donation for Streetwork into the charity giving box on the counter. Every cent counts.
#turningyounglivesaround together with Nextra St Ives Village Newsagency #youthcharity #breakthecycle #westandforyouth
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPERHEROES
Today kicks off an important, week-long celebration of Australian Volunteers.
During National Volunteer Week, Streetwork will be sending out its deep appreciation to our team of volunteers who work behind the scenes to help us support some of Sydney's most vulnerable young people.
Volunteers are Change Makers, they are at the heart of most for-purpose organisations and we'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who chooses to donate their time, energy, and skills to Streetwork! We couldn't do what we do without you. You are a power that drives change.
Here's a video link that introduces you to one of our amazing volunteers, Maria Chan, and the role she plays at Streetwork. https://youtu.be/Qpapci8YqqE
#turningyounglivesaround together with our volunteers #thankyouvolunteers #NationalVolunteerweek, #changemakers #westandforyouth #youthcharity #corporatesponsorshipopportunity #breakthecycle #youtheducation #youthmentoring #earlyinterventionandprevention
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