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 holds a number of events each year providing an innovative and fun way to assist in the provision of our services.
Please call 9361 4222 or email Events if you would like further information about any of the events below.
The 2008 Urban Descent was held at the WACA ground on the 2 and 3 May and went wonderfully. Everyone enjoyed the thrilling challenge of abseiling down the monstrous light towers or travelling down the flying fox into the oval. We raised in excess of $169,000 nett for Youth Focus and the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation!
Many thanks to all the corporate teams and individuals who were involved in the event and got to experience the extreme challenge of defying gravity and pushing their personal boundaries. We look forward to the 2009 Urban Descent and hope to see you all again, along with many new fresh faces.
We are now taking Expressions of Interest for the 2009 Urban Descent. To register your interest please email events@yct.asn.au
Get in quick as places will fill up for next years challenging and daring event.
To find out more information about this years successful Urban Descent visit www.urbandescent.com.au
The Youth Focus 2008 Night of Nights Ball was recently held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex on Saturday 18th July and was an outstanding success.
This year guests enjoyed an African theme celebrating diversity, with the theme complimented by a selection of African performers, music and food including the amazing Bala Brothers, to create a night of spine tingling entertainment.
As doors opened, guests were welcomed by the traditional drumming and dancing of Akwaaba. Next followed Azusu, a children's choir from Koondoola Intensive English Centre. All new arrivals to Australia and mostly refugees from Africa, their performance fostered the children's musical talent, promoted self esteem, encouraged cultural pride, and raised community awareness while celebrating cultural diversity.
The evening entertainment highlight was the Bala Bros.Zwai, Loyiso and Phelo. The Youth Focus Ball was the only Australian performance of this amazing South African Trio.
The night would not have been such a success without the support of our wonderful platinum sponsor, Calibre, and the gold sponsors of Amcom, Argonaut, Austero Perth Mix 94.5 and 92.9, Bedshed Franchising, BHP Biliton Nickel West, Burswood Entertainment Complex, CO2, Emirates, Hawaiian, Irdi Legal, QBE Insurance, Panoramic resources and Toyota WA Distributor. This along with amazing donations for the Major and Silent Auctions and "Pick an Umbrella" lucky dip helped to make the Ball a success. To all these supporters and kind donors we thank you immensely.
"Night of Nights" 2008 raised approximately $200,000 net which will be used to continue the outstanding work that Youth Focus undertakes.
Preparations are already underway for the next year's prestigious event. If you'd like to register your interest for next year's Ball, which will be held on Saturday 25th July 2009, please email events@yct.asn.au or call 9361 4222.
Hawaiian Ride for Youth was born in 2002 and officially began in 2003 when a small group of social bike riders from the Perth business community decided to combine their resources and raise funds for Youth Focus and assist in the prevention of youth suicide, depression and self-harm.
Knowing that each and every teenage suicide affects hundreds of people; families, friends, neighbours and school friends, the riders felt this issue was a concern the whole community needed to address.
Since its inception the event has grown considerably and in April 2008, 40 riders (ten teams of four) tested their endurance in a 710km ride over five days from Albany to Perth. The Hawaiian Ride for Youth 2008 travelled through the towns of Albany, Denmark, Walpole, Pemberton, Margaret River, Busselton, Bunbury, Pinjarra and Mandurah visiting schools along the way to raise awareness of youth suicide, depression and self-harm. They raised over $600 000 for Youth Focus and had a fantastic time along the way.
The 2009 Hawaiian Ride for Youth will take place from 10th-14th March 2009.
If you require more information please contact Events, call 9361 4222 or go to www.rideforyouth.com.au
Youth Focus is proud to be involved in Movies by Burswood again this season as one of 4 chosen charities. Movies by Burswood raised $323,721 in the 2007/2008 season of which Youth Focus received over $37,500. These funds were a combined effort of raffle ticket ,value card sales and of course the many hours put in by our very generous volunteers.
The 2008/2009 Movies by Burswood season will take place from 11th December 2008 - 4th April 2009 in the Burswood Parklands.
VALUE CARDS
Youth Focus will once again be selling the ever popular Movies by Burswood Value Cards this year. These cards are incredible value for money. at a cost of $40 each you will receive the following:
Great gift ideas for birthdays, Fathers Day and Christmas!!!
How to purchase a Movies by Burswood Value Vard:
1) Download the form attached, complete your payment details and return it to movies by burswood po box 6008, east perth wa 6892
2) Visit the movies by burswood website – www.moviesbyburswood.com and purchase a value card online via credit card
3) come in to the youth focus office (54 goodwood pde, burswood) and purchase a value card in person (credit card, cheque, eftpos or cash)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you are interested in volunteering at Movies by Burswood as a Youth Yocus volunteer then we would love to hear from you. please email or phone Ami Walker (event officer) on 9361 4222 or ami.walker@yct.asn.au.
Every shift you volunteer at you get to watch that night’s movie plus you receive a complimentary movie ticket to be used at a movie of your choice!
to find out more about movies by burswood and to check screening times and movies please visit www.moviesbyburswood.com or call 0403 560 684.
The Youth Focus Umbrella Initiative 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.
Umbrellas are symbolic of Youth Focus’ aims and objectives; that is, umbrellas provide us with protection from our harsh environment, and represent the protection that Youth Focus offers youth who are struggling against the severe elements of their lives.
If you are a school staff member, student or P&C representative and would like to raise funds for your school, Youth Focus can send you a Joint Fundraising Pack with ideas and tips to get you started.
With 35% of Youth Focus referrals received through the Education Department, it's essential that we work with schools, giving them the opportunity to create awareness and also to fundraise for their own specials projects. The more umbrellas you sell the more money you raise for your school!
Companies, businesses and organisations that would like to raise funds, for a special project, can also get involved. Youth Focus can send you a Joint Fundraising Pack with details on how to take advantage of this unique fundraising opportunity.
For more information and a Fundraising Pack please contact Anna Boschman on 9361 4222 or email anna.boschman@yct.asn.au
The Youth Focus Charity House was developed around the concept of “Youth Helping Youth” and provides an opportunity for young apprentices to get involved in the construction of the house. The apprentices get to try their hand at putting together the bricks and mortar, electricity, landscaping, plumbing and also carpentry for the house. Whilst learning their trade they get to put a little something back into the community as proceeds from the sale of the house go towards supporting young people in need.
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