Youth Focus is very honoured to be the winner of Dr Mark Rooney Award for Improved Outcomes in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the 2009 Mental Health Good Outcomes Awards. Angela Loxton, our Youth & Family Services Manager was at the Awards breakfast yesterday to receive the prestigous award from the Minister for Mental Health Hon Dr Graham Jacobs . This award recognises an outstanding contribution child and adolescent mental health in WA.
Youth Focus Mental Health Delivery Service Models won a Silver Award in the Non-Governement Organsiation Provided Services category at the Mental Health Services Conference (MHS) 2009 Achievement Awards. The Award was presented to Jenny Allen, our CEO on 2 September 2009 at Perth Convention Centre. It is an honour and great achievement for Youth Focus to be given such recognition. The MHS Conference is the largest mental health and addiction services conference in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
Youth Focus’ Peer Support Program is an early intervention program for 14-18 year olds who are showing signs associated with suicide, depression and self harm. Throughout 2006 and 2007 a qualitative research investigation was undertaken by the University of Western Australian into this unique program and it is with great pride and pleasure that we are able to share with you the final report.
Please go to our Publications page to download a copy of the report.
Youth Focus Truck Pull
9th – 13th November
The Esplanade, Perth
Pull a 90 tonne mine dump truck 10 meters in the fastest time and claim the inaugural Truck Pull trophy. Check out our Events page for more information.
The Youth Focus Foundation is currently embarking on a capital campaign program to redevelop our offices in Burswood. For more information on the Foundation please go to What We Do
We now have a page on our website dedicated to the benefits of becoming a Youth Focus corporate sponsor. It also has special offers and bargains from existing sponsors and articles of interest. Please go to Corporate page for more information.
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Youth Focus is a West Australian, non-profit community based organisation working with young people, aged 12 to 18 years, who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm. Youth Focus can also provide services to their families. Youth Focus values young lives by ensuring the emotional well-being of young people, developing their self worth and offering them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Youth and Family Services Team comprises of professionally qualified youth and family counsellors with extensive experience working in this specialised area.
Teenagers at risk receive help and shelter under the Youth Focus Umbrella from the harsh elements that constitute much of today's modern life.
The Youth Focus Umbrella Campaign runs annually to raise awareness in the general community of the issues facing young people, whilst also raising much needed funds to allow Youth Focus to continue providing support services to approximately 500 young people and 150 families per year. Every sale goes directly to helping a young person in need. We appreciate your help in continuing this vital work.
Youth Focus umbrellas are available in a variety of styles and colours. Pick one up today from the Youth Focus office or complete an online order form.
