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 a range of opportunities for sponsors, supporters and members of the community to assist Youth Focus through volunteering. You can become a valuable member of the Youth Focus team and aid in the delivery and coordination of our Events and Fundraising activities, Peer Support and Mentoring Programs.
To maintain the high standard of service delivery provided by Youth Focus, all volunteers will need to provide a current Police Clearance and be a positive role model for young people. In addition volunteers desiring to be part of the Peer Support and Mentoring programs will need to complete the volunteer training course and provide a current "Working with Children Check". Volunteer Mentors also require a current Senior First Aid certificate or equivalent.
Youth Focus runs a variety of events and fundraising initiatives during the year including the Hawaiian Ride for Youth, Umbrella Month, Night of Nights Ball and the Youth Focus Charity House. There are many occasions when extra hands and support would be most welcome. No training is required just a willingness to get involved and lend a hand.
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 peer group based experience for young people. Volunteers will assist Youth Focus Counsellors to run the four Peer Support weekend camps held each year.
Interested in being a positive role model for a young person? Mentors are matched with a young person based on their interests, gender, location and their ability to help meet the needs of the young person. A Youth Focus Counsellor assesses the young persons need for a Mentor and 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 enhance and develop new life skills.
For further information about volunteering at Youth Focus please call 9361 4222 or email Youth Focus.
