Dunlea Centre in Engadine, New South Wales | Youth organisation

Dunlea Centre

Locality: Engadine, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 8508 3900

Address: 35a Waratah Rd 2233 Engadine, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.dunleacentre.org.au

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24.01.2022 ONLINE SAFETY Dunlea Centre students enjoyed a visit from Snr Constable Adam Taylor today. Adam encouraged everyone to stay safe over the Christmas break. In particular he discussed staying safe online and how to protect yourself and your information. Dunlea student James said: "Policeman Adam was great. I learnt so much from what he said today, especially about digital footprint." ... NSW Police Force

24.01.2022 Dunlea Centre is very thankful for all Volunteer Fire Fighters and want to say a big thank you to staff member Duncan. Duncan is a gifted educator at Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' Town. In addition to the incredible 12 years of service at Dunlea Centre, Duncan is a Volunteer Fire Fighter. As fires continue to blaze along the east coast of Australia, we particularly think of all fire fighters tomorrow as another incredibly hot day is forecast.

23.01.2022 We are very excited to welcome back our young people and families. The last month has undoubtedly been very challenging in many ways so it is great to be back open and running the program onsite. Staff returned on Monday and spent the day planning and getting prepared for our young people to return. Yesterday was the first day back for young people and it was wonderful to see so many of them keen to be back and ready for Term 2. We will continue to have a significant focus on... personal hygiene, social distancing and increased cleaning across the site. There will be no offsite activities and limited contact between houses. The safety of our young people, families and staff remains our number one priority. We look forward to a positive, engaging and busy term! https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/dunlea-centre-news/

22.01.2022 The Leadership Team met earlier this afternoon and made a decision to re-open the site from Tuesday 28th April. We understand that the last month has been difficult for everyone so we are keen to return to our regular program and have our young people onsite and fully engaged in both the education and residential settings. Read more on our website at:... https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/21st-april-2020-covid-19-u/ See more

22.01.2022 Dunlea Centre’s 2019 Annual Report has just been released. Please click on this link to access the Report. https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/dunlea-centre-2019-annual-/ Mr Paul Mastronardi, Executive Director said: 2019 was a historic year in which Dunlea Centre celebrated its 80th year of operations. The agency continues to assist many young people and families experiencing challenges and conflict either in the home, school or socially. The unique hybrid program, which ...is a blend of school and residential care, focuses on social skills development and acquisition across day and night programs underpinned by purposeful family engagement. Behaviour change and educational gain are the objectives of the program. On behalf of the Dunlea Board and staff, I would like to thank all of our supporters for the continued help and assistance. Your contributions make a real difference to the lives of young people in need. We hope you will continue to support Dunlea as we build positive programs well into the future. The End of Financial Year is rapidly approaching, so please consider making a donation to Dunlea Centre. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. As you read the report you will see evidence of changes being made by young people and families as they set about improving relationships and opportunities for a better future. The journey of change is difficult; it requires courage, commitment and resilience. Dunlea staff purposefully support young people and families through the difficult journey and are constantly encouraged by the changes and achievements over the course of the program. As always, our young people remain our inspiration and motivation.

22.01.2022 Dunlea Centre Term 3 - Week 5 update We find ourselves half way through Term 3 already! It is wonderful to see so many of our young people engaged in education and developing social skills there is plenty of hard work being done by everyone. Unfortunately, we do still find ourselves in the COVID-19 pandemic with guidelines being updated regularly as the situation changes. Dunlea Centre remains vigilant with their COVID-19 Response Plan. Additional cleaning is carried out th...roughout the site on a daily basis, hygiene remains a focus in the education of our young people and external visitors are significantly limited. We continue to operate in small groups with limited interaction. Outdoor excursions within walking distance are permitted but all other excursions are currently prohibited. Whilst we understand that this can be difficult for our young people, the safety of the whole Dunlea Centre community remains our priority. On the upside, there is a very positive atmosphere at Dunlea Centre and we continue to see our young people progressing on their goals and achieving some excellent results. We hope you and your families are safe and well. To read more our website https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/dunlea-centre-news/

20.01.2022 Term 2 Update It has been wonderful to see the return of our young people to Dunlea Centre and be able to engage them face to face in their learning and skill development. We are already into Week 3 of the term and there is plenty of hard work being done and progress being made throughout both the education and residential programs. Our increased cleaning routine continues throughout the site as does a strong focus on personal hygiene and social distancing as safety remains... our top priority. Whilst we have had to make some adjustments to our program, we are also trying to make the environment as normal as possible so our young people and families can focus on their goals. Stay safe and warm as the weather cools down! https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/term-2-update/ . . . . #DunleaCentre #TheDunleaDifference #AplaceForChange #Education #NSWSchools #School #HighSchool #sutherlandshire

20.01.2022 Dunlea Centre currently has an exciting teacher vacancy! Join the team and begin your dream teaching career now! Head to our website and read the blog for all necessary information. www.dunleacentre.org.au/dunlea-centre-news

20.01.2022 Dunlea Centre students were ecstatic to meet Cassie Voysey, Australian Under 19 Downhill Mountain Bike Champion. Cassie shared her story and discussed competing at the World Championships. She also detailed some of her injuries and stressed the importance of wearing a helmet. Cassie believes her success is due to her comprehensive exercise, diet and sleep routines. Dunlea Centre recently received a grant from Sutherland Shire Council and purchased Rocky Mountain bikes and he...lmets for our school. Dunlea Centre students are incredibly grateful for these quality mountain bikes and helmets. Sutherland Shire Council Cassie Voysey Athlete Dunlea Centre #CassieVoysey #DownhillMountainBiking #MountainBiking #Exercise #Health #Fitness #WorldChampion #DunleaCentre

19.01.2022 Dunlea Centre is excited to launch its podcast, Season 1 is now live! Click the link to TUNE IN WITH DUNLEA https://www.buzzsprout.com/1352623... And head to our website to read more https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/tune-in-with-dunlea-dunlea/ Buzzsprout . . . #DunleaCentre #TuneInWithDunlea #Podcast #buzzsprout

19.01.2022 Dunlea Centre, Australia’s Original Boys’ Town is proud to be participating in this year’s Mental Health Month by hosting and organising a number of events aiming to increase awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma. Dunlea young people were ecstatic to meet Australian cricketer Moises Henriques and discuss a range of topics relating to mental health and wellbeing. To see what he had to say, simply click the link below and head to our website ... https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/talking-mental-health-with/ Moises Henriques . . . #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmonth2020 #Tuneinwithmhm #tuneinwithdunlea #wayaheadmentalhealth #australiancricket #mhmawareness

16.01.2022 Dunlea Centre MHM activities culminated this morning with an address from the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian & Mr Lee Evans MP. Both the Premier and Mr Evans spoke about mental health and the challenges everyone has faced this year with the pandemic and natural disasters. The Premier encouraged all young people to access the help and support that is available to them here at Dunlea Centre. Mr Evans was very open about difficulties we face at different times in our lives and t...he importance of building resiliency and increasing self-awareness. He said It is so important to seek help when we need to, so be brave and speak out. Mr Evans also encouraged everyone to look out for each other. Dunlea Centre thanks both the Premier & Mr Evans for taking time out of their busy schedules to support Dunlea young people and their families. Please click the link to view the video from the Premier and Mr Evans https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/mental-health-month-ends-w/ . . . #DunleaCentre #TuneInWithDunlea #GladysBerejiklian #LeeEvans #Premier #NSWPremier

16.01.2022 Mr Lee Evans was invited to Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' Town to support young people in developing culinary life skills. Lee spoke to the students about budgeting and menu planning. He empowered students with the skill of making a meal from the pantry. Lee and the students cooked two delicious meals together. A number of the students were quite shocked at how tasty their meals were! Lee shared with the students how to save money by preparing meals ahead of time ...and freezing for future use, thereby avoiding the trap of take away food. Dunlea's Lead Teacher Joel Hamill said "Independent living skills is such an important part of our social skills program. Mr Evans has been incredibly generous with his time and energy sharing with our students. I have to admit learning how peel onions without crying is a new skill for me also!" Check out the Newpost below to read more and to view the youtube video from the day! https://lnkd.in/fYvrBQz #dunleacentre #empowerment #culinaryskills #youtube #socialskills

14.01.2022 Dunlea Centre acknowledges the increasing concerns regarding the spread of Coronavirus. We are currently adhering to advice from NSW Health, Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) and Association of Independent Schools NSW (AISNSW). Read more below: https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/coronavirus-covid-19-update/

13.01.2022 This Sunday Dunlea Centre celebrates International Women’s Day. Our young people have been studying gender stereotypes in the workplace and home environment. Dunlea Centre is celebrating the cultural, social and economic achievements of women. #EachforEqual #IWD2020

13.01.2022 Mental Health Month celebrations continue at Dunlea Centre with a visit from Beau Champion! Dunlea students and staff alike were thrilled to meet Beau Champion. Dunlea students had many questions for Beau and he was incredibly open and honest. To hear what Beau had to say, simply click the link below ... https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/beau-champion-visits-dunle/ WayAhead - Mental Health Association NSW . . . #BeauChampion #NRL #MHM #WayAhead #tuneinwithmhm #tuneinwithdunlea

12.01.2022 Term 2 Wrap Up - Our parents, their children and all of our wonderful staff have had to face major life disruptions with the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). And let’s not forget the droughts, fires and floods that devastated the country in the first part of the year. Read more below:... https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/term-wrap-up-from-the-chai/ #Dunlea #DunleaCentre #School #NSWSchools

12.01.2022 HP Kids Fund the gift that keeps on giving. Dunlea Centre students were able to continue their education remotely thanks to the HP Kids Fund computers. Watch the video at the link below... https://www.youtube.com/watch HP Australia #HP #HPAUSTRALIA #HighSchoolEducation #DunleaDifference

07.01.2022 Episode 2 is out! In this episode superstar athletes Josh Papalii, Michael Oldfield and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad start their mentoring journey with our students as we launch further support towards Mental Health Month. @Canberra Raiders... Tune In With Dunlea and view the full episode by clicking the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com//6131806-canberra-raiders-stars . . . #DunleaCentre #TuneInWithDunlea #Podcast #BuzzSprout #NRL

07.01.2022 Year 9 students enjoyed a presentation from Snr Constable Adam Taylor today. Adam encouraged everyone to stay safe online and how to protect yourself and your information. Dunlea student Joshua said: Policeman Adam was great. I learnt so much from what he said today, especially about the people we meet online, how to protect yourself and where to get help and advice if you need it. I am more confident and informed after hearing everything he had to say today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3btXoqzt5Z4

06.01.2022 A HUGE THANK YOU TO RICOH. Dunlea Centre is most grateful to RICOH for the generous provision of the RICOH printer to make T shirts for Mental Health Month. Dunlea Centre is proud to be participating in this year’s Mental Health Month by hosting and organising a number of events aiming to increase awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma. Ricoh Australia Ricoh Production Print... Read more on our website here! https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/a-huge-thank-you-to-ricoh/ . . . #ricoh #ricohau #ricohproprint #ricohimaginechange #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmonth2020 #tuneinwithmhm #tuneinwithdunlea

04.01.2022 Episode 1 is out! In this episode we meet Leon Keir from @onewellbeing to discuss our new mentoring partnership, we release the big names of our mentors and discuss what it takes to be a good mentor ONE Wellbeing NRL - National Rugby League Canberra Raiders Holly Ferling Wests Tigers Cronulla Sharks Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Tune in with Dunlea! ... https://www.buzzsprout.com//5956204-mentoring-partnership- . . . #DunleaCentre #TuneInWithDunlea #Podcast #Buzzsprout See more

03.01.2022 They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning... We will remember them. Lest we forget. #anzacday See more

02.01.2022 Term 4 commenced with all staff participating in a mindfulness activity. This mindfulness activity is part of Mental Health Month celebrations at Dunlea Centre. Paul Mastronardi will also be conducting mindfulness activities with Dunlea young people across Term 4. Read more by clicking the link below: https://www.dunleacentre.org.au/term-4-commences-during-me/ .... . #Mentalhealthmonth #Mentalhealthmonth2020 #Tuneinwithmhm #tuneinwithdunlea See more

01.01.2022 Mr Lee Evans was invited to Dunlea Centre, Australia’s Original Boys’ Town to support young people in developing culinary life skills.

01.01.2022 2020 has certainly delivered more challenges than could have been foreseen for everyone around the world. COVID-19 has rapidly changed the way many services are currently being delivered, particularly in education and welfare support. Read more > ... https://dunleacentre.org.au/term-1-update/ #DunleaCentre #DunleaDecisions #Dunlea #Education #NSW