Congratulations to our CEO - Jenny Allen!!!
This year's regional winners of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award have recently been announced. Jenny Allen, CEO of Youth Focus has been awarded the Social Entrepreneur of the Year, for the Western Region. The six State winners will go on to compete for the 2008 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur National Award in Sydney on 27 November. The Australian Entrepreneur of the Year is invited to represent Australia at the World Awards to be held in Monte Carlo.
Full details of all Western Regional winners can be found on the website. http://eoy.spinifexinteractive.com/vlmenu.html.
Youth Focus, in conjunction with the Charity Greeting Cards Company, is giving you the opportunity to purchase your 2008 Corporate Christmas Cards whilst at the same time helping Youth Focus. Simply go to www.christmascards4charity.com.au/youthf to order your 2008 Corporate Christmas Cards or download an order form and for every card ordered $0.40c will be donated to Youth Focus. All on-line orders receive a 5% discount. Alternatively you can download the order form and return it direct to Charity Greeting Cards on Fax: 02 83050555. Your Christmas Cards will be produced and returned directly to you. Cards can be personalised with your corporate logo and all cards include a Youth Focus message. Help Youth Focus prevent youth suicide, depression and self harm by ordering your 2008 Christmas Cards now!
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.
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 2009 Hawaiian Ride for Youth will take place from 10th-14th March 2009. To read about this exciting event or to donate please go to the website www.rideforyouth.com.au
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
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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 9361 4222 or email Corporate Enquiries
