2Connect Youth & Community in Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales, Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

2Connect Youth & Community

Locality: Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9556 1769

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23.01.2022 The first year of high school is a big life event. The transition from primary to high school can bring feelings of excitement, as well as nervousness for teenagers. The transition phase is not just the move from year 6 to 7; and can last weeks, months or even years as physical, psychological, and social changes occur throughout high school. Read our latest blog post which highlights 6 tips on how to help support your teenager through their first year of high school. https://bit.ly/3oXqYrD

17.01.2022 Latest statistics show that youth unemployment hit a 20 year high due to the COVID outbreak. Our Transition to Work service helps both local young people looking for work, and local businesses who need bright, motivated employees. For employers who are looking for hard working employees, contact us to find out about the government subsidy we can organise for you - and the enthusiastic employees ready to work! Ph. 9521 6531 or email [email protected] or PM us here. More... information about Transition to Work: https://bit.ly/2KSL8op *Latest statistic from Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

16.01.2022 The Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 had a huge impact on the lives of people around the country, and the world. Australians proved how resilient they were by adapting to a new normal and surviving tough times. While we’re starting to bounce back and continue to navigate some of the ongoing changes and struggles, we hope that you can continue to move forward, prioritise self-care, and have hope in 2021. In our latest blog post we've highlighted 8 practical ways to help you build resilience and look after yourself in 2021! https://bit.ly/3ubKpk2

16.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS! to the amazing Youth Leaders in our Disability YES youth action council! They have just been awarded a St George Community Award for their excellent volunteer work by State Member for Oatley, Mark Coure! Thankyou Mr Coure !! The wonderful group of young people aged 16-25 and dedicated staff have done an amazing job over the past year in improving support for young people with disabilities ! Photo: Mark Coure presenting the award today with some of the... amazing youth leaders and 2Connect staff More info on this and our other Diversity projects: https://2connect.org.au/our-servi/youth-services/diversity/ Mark Coure MP Georges River Council

12.01.2022 Happy Valentine's Day! Youth Peer Educators in our ReThink! Project put together this artwork which outlines some values of a healthy, respectful relationship Domestic Violence is never ok. If you feel unsafe in a relationship, there is help out there: -KidsHelpline (24hrs) 1800 55 1800 ... -1800 RESPECT (24hrs) 1800 737 732 -NSW Domestic Family Violence Line (24hrs) 1800 656 463 In an emergency, call 000 See more

12.01.2022 To all the year 12 students and their families, we are thinking of you and we wish you the best during the next few weeks of HSC time For parents and other carers of a HSC student, we have put together these practical suggestions for how you can best support your teenager during this challenging time: https://2connect.org.au/blog-stories/. #HSC #parenting #supportingteens

12.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC week 2020! This week is a great time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples To learn more about NAIDOC week, and the local celebrations in St George and Sutherland: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ ... https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au//Council-C/NAIDOC-Week https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//W/NAIDOC-Week-2020 https://bayside.eventsair.com/naidoc-week-2020/ Our youth leaders in our Youth Against Racism & Injustice project have also been busy planning a special activity. Stay posted for more details soon #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

04.01.2022 Parents, grandparents or other caregiver to a teenager have an important role As it may be challenging as a parent during Covid-19, our dedicated and qualified staff who support families have put together a selection of the best ideas and tips for Parenting Teenagers during these challenging times. These tips are here: https://2connect.org.au/blog-stories/ This is the first blog in a series of parenting support info we have coming up! Stay tuned for more #parenting #parentingteens #supportingteenagers #parentsupport

02.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to the wonderful youth peer educators and project staff in our ReThink! (Domestic & Family Violence Peer Education Project) We were recently announced as the 2020 winner of the ‘Outstanding Youth Participation’ award in the NSW Youth work awards! Young people in the project are leading the way in their pioneering work in the prevention of Domestic & Family violence and in educating their peers on respectful relationships! Outstanding work everyone! A...wards info: http://www.youthaction.org.au/ywa20 Project info: https://2connect.org.au//community-ser/community-projects/ Thanks to Women NSW for funding this innovative project and to ACYP NSW Advocate for Children and Young People for presenting us with the award Thanks Youth Action NSW ! Photo: some of the wonderful peer educators and staff pictured prior to Covid