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Date: Saturday 4 September, 7 pm
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.
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 provides much needed assistance to young people showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm. The generous support of WA business has enabled Youth Focus to develop and deliver services that holistically address the mental health needs of young people at risk.
With only fifteen per cent of total revenue stemming from government funding, the financial and in-kind support of WA business is of paramount importance to Youth Focus and our clients. A list of our current Principal, Major and Official Partners can be found on our Partners and Sponsors page.
There are many ways that your business can engage with Youth Focus.
Youth Focus is always looking to partner with companies that are keen to make a positive difference to the lives of WA youth at risk. We offer a broad range of flexible benefits and will work with you to ensure that your partnership with Youth Focus delivers the business outcomes you want. For more information please download our information on Corporate Partnerships.
As a registered charity Youth Focus has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status meaning that any donation of $2 or more is tax deductible. To make a donation please go to our Donations page.
Volunteering is a fantastic form of staff engagement that has been shown to improve productivity, increase job satisfaction and reduce staff turnover. Youth Focus is always in need of volunteers to assist with its events and fundraising activities. We also require volunteers to help out at our Peer Support Camps or as Mentors. For more information please go to our Volunteers page.
Avoca Insurance has arranged to rebate 10% of the cost of CoverMore travel policies taken out by their office and donate the proceeds to Youth Focus. CoverMore, in supporting this great initiative by Avoca, has also agreed to reward Avoca Policy holders with the chance of winning the cost of their insurance premium back. Please go to the Avoca website at www.avoca.com.au for full details or call 9387 8588.
ToyBox International is donating funds raised from Box Magazine subscriptions to Youth Focus. By subscribing you also get the chance to win a gorgeous piece of jewellery from Roberto Coin or an Omega Speedmaster watch. Please take a look at the subscription form or for further information contact corporate enquiries.
If you’re looking for a unique gift for staff, clients, family and friends why not select one of Olio Bello’s gourmet gift packs - 5% of all proceeds will be donated to Youth Focus and each purchase includes FREE gift wrapping, postage and handling. Please go to their website at www.oliobello.com for further information.
Community Spirit – Management Today (September 2007)
You and SME - Management Today (Nov/Dec 2007)
For more information about how Youth Focus can work with your business please call 6266 4333 or email Corporate Enquiries
