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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.

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 counselling and support to young people 12 - 18 years who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm.

Youth counsellors work exclusively with the young person or where appropriate in partnership with their family and a Youth Focus Family Counsellor.

Youth Focus provides a friendly, confidential and professional service for young people who are in need of counselling and support. Youth Focus Counsellors are trained professionals with the skills necessary to assist young people in identifying coping strategies to deal with issues associated with suicide, depression and self-harm.

Youth Counselling appointments are free of charge and available at our office, or on an outreach basis - where Counsellors meet with clients at home, school or at a convenient location.

Counsellors will assist young people to understand the challenges they are currently facing, help individuals to develop practical life skills and identify realistic solutions for issues such as;

- Communication
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Family conflict
- relationship issues
- Problem solving
- Grief and loss
- Understanding and awareness
- Anger management
- Domestic violence
- Family breakdown

Youth Focus Family counselling assists families of young people aged 12 - 18 years who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm.

Family counsellors work exclusively with the family or in partnership with the young person's Counsellor.

Youth Focus provides a friendly, confidential and professional service for families and young people who are in need of counselling and support. Youth Focus counsellors are trained professionals with the skills necessary to assist families in identifying strategies for dealing with family conflict and difficulties in their family life.

Counsellors will assist families to understand the challenges they are currently facing, help to develop practical skills and identify realistic solutions for issues such as;

- Family conflict
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Problem solving
- Understanding and awareness
- Coping skills
- Mediation
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
- Family breakdown

The Peer Support Program provides therapeutic group work for young people 14 - 18 years who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm.
The Peer support program involves pre-camp recreation based groups, a weekend therapeutic camp and post-camp support groups. The Peer support Program combines social, creative and physical activities with an emphasis on a safe, fun and non-judgemental group based experience for young people.
The Peer Support Program will assist young people to understand the challenges they are currently facing, help individuals to develop practical life skills and identify realistic solutions for issues such as;

- Trust
- Communication
- Family and relationships
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem
- Coping strategies
- Hurting
- Personal space
- Conflict resolution

The Mentor Program supports young people 14 - 18 years who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm. mentors engage in six weeks training, are Police screened and are matched with a young person based on their interests, gender, location and their ability to meet the needs of the young person.
A Youth Focus Counsellor assesses the need for a mentor based on the young person's goals and interests. the Counsellor continues to work and support the Mentor and young person throughout the relationship.
Mentors are carefully assessed and chosen to provide positive role modelling while assisting the young person to develop new skills and enhance existing skills in the following areas;

- Self-esteem
- Trust
- Communication
- Relationship skills
- Goal setting
- Conflict resolution
- Social skills
- Problem solving

The links page lists loads of sites which can provide you with information about the prevention of suicide and deliberate self harm.