Youth Futures in Joondalup | Non-profit organisation

Youth Futures

Locality: Joondalup

Phone: +61 8 9300 2677

Address: 1/70 Davidson Terrace 6027 Joondalup, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.youthfutureswa.com.au

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25.01.2022 Friday lunch inspo! Get down to Grilld Whitford City enjoy something delicious and pop your token in the jar for us! #communitycause #ethicaleating #fridaylunch

25.01.2022 Through our relationship with GIVIT - Goods For Good Causes we were introduced to a great organisation called Laptops for students who refurbish old laptops and donate them to students! We have been fortunate enough to receive 3 laptops for some young people who find it difficult to access public computers and dont have one of their own. No doubt these laptops will make a huge difference to their lives. If you have an old laptop gathering dust get in touch with Laptops for... students. #oldtonew #recycle #youngpeople

25.01.2022 In the lead up to Mother's Day we want to thank Soroptimist International Joondalup for their ongoing support of our Nest program. The Nest supports young parents experiencing homelessness and cash, food or baby essential donations are always very much appreciated. Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer organisation who work for peace and to improve the lives of women and girls. Thank you ladies

25.01.2022 Were hiring! If youre an Aboriginal Youth Worker we want to hear from you! Check out all the details here on seek.com https://bit.ly/2OW8MyP

25.01.2022 Nothing like a bit of "healthy" competition to get the young people engaged in cooking class! Vote for your fav below! #cupcakecompetition #cookingclass #youngpeople #youthfutures #anchopoint

25.01.2022 Merry Christmas from our Christmas Ambassador Sharon and all of us here at Youth Futures! We hope your day is filled with love and laughter

25.01.2022 Spring clean anyone?! We all know that playing with Lego offers hours of fun but did you know it has a heap of benefits too? Playing with Lego can develop language and team building skills, improve your concentration and spatial awareness and even make you more patient! We would love to have some Lego on offer to the young people attending our alternative education programs so if you have some you no longer need, well happily take it off your hands. ... Incomplete sets - still awesome No instructions - still awesome 20 years old - still awesome Donations can be dropped into our Head Office in Joondalup, Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:00. Thank you

24.01.2022 Thank you to Soroptimist International Joondalup who have been supporting us for the last year. SI Joondalup’s Secretary Maggie and President Maria delivered donated items to our Nest and Emergency Relief programs and then spent a couple of hours making up hampers (28!) for Emergency Relief distribution. Thank you for your donation of items and time. Your support is very much appreciated! ... #community #donations #youthhomelessness

24.01.2022 We're hiring! If you're an Aboriginal Youth Worker we want to hear from you! Check out all the details here on seek.com https://bit.ly/2OW8MyP

24.01.2022 Beyond Bank has been supporting Youth Futures in a number of ways over the last couple of years. Next Wednesday they will double any donations made to us. So if you donate $5 they'll also donate $5! Donations will go towards our homelessness services, ensuring young people have everyday essentials. We'll also use the money to buy small Christmas gifts for those you would otherwise go without. ... You can find out more here https://www.beyondbank.com.au/your/double-donation-day.html

23.01.2022 Monday thanks goes out to Good360 who match much needed goods to not-for-profits like ours, allowing us to to spend more dollars on our young people. These care packs contained something for everyone but we're keeping the contents hush hush as we plan to give them out as part of our Christmas Cheer initiative. We're positive these bags of joy will plant some smiles on the faces of the young people we work with! If you'd like to donate stocking fillers to contribute to Christmas Cheer please give us a call 8 9300 2677.

23.01.2022 Were thankful and proud to announce that Youth Futures is a recipient of the Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund. The funding will be used to deliver Emergency Relief to young people experiencing financial stress in Perths northern suburbs. Each year we support hundreds of young people who need food and/or basic hygiene items and expect to see more of a demand as we recover from the economic downturn created by COVID-19. Info on the service can be found here https://youthfutur...eswa.com.au/get-help/support-wellbeing Lotterywests support for the community is possible only because of the small businesses and players that support the purchase of Lotterywest games. Thank you

23.01.2022 We wanted to conclude Mental Health Week 2020 with a message that's central to the work we do with young people. Your past, or indeed your current situation, does not define you. At Youth Futures we believe that all young people matter, regardless of the circumstances they find themselves in. If you're a young person in need of support please do get in touch. More support resources can be found on our website.... https://youthfutureswa.com.au/get-help/resources #togetherthepossibilitiesareenedless #stongertogether

23.01.2022 Delivering over 30 services we have a variety of Youth Workers with various specialities. As mentioned previously the @youthworkwa WA Awards are not happening this year, so we've giving little shout outs to our Youth Workers to show our appreciation for their hard work. Meet the Youth Workers who make up our Homelessness Services Team. These people support over 300 young people each year to sleep in a safe place and create tailored plans for each individual to achieve their g...oals. They are caring, committed, passionate workers who work to create the best possible environments for all young people regardless of their circumstances. The team were lucky enough to be the recipients of a SmartCare grant from StreetSmart Australia which meant they received personal thank you gifts of the chocolate and coffee variety. #YouthWorkWA #YWW20 #youthwork

23.01.2022 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day is held every year on August 4. Its an opportunity for the whole community to celebrate First Nation children and each year, mob from all over the Country host and attend events focused on kids, culture, family and Community. We celebrated with a visit from the Djurpin Djindas (Happy Stars) kids who performed for us alongside James Kearing Snr on the didgeridoo. James also donated some handmade boomerangs for our ...young people to paint guided by our Aboriginal Youth Workers. Check out SNAICC-National Voice for our Children for ideas on how you can celebrate! #KidsConnectedtoCulture #strongfoundation #togetherthepossibilitiesareendless

23.01.2022 Did you know that we have a service specifically for young people newly arrived to Australia? Youth Futures is proud to be part of the Welcome Hub, an initiative lead by the City of Stirling and in partnership with three other organisations: Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre (MMRC), Ishar Multicultural Womens Health Services Inc, and Asetts (Association Services To Torture & Trauma Survivors). Its refugee week so we want to take a moment to acknowledge that in 2017 youn...g people made up over 50% of the worlds refugees therefore, its important to have services in place to make these young people feel safe and welcome and to support them to improve their wellbeing, independence and community connectedness. Our Youth Settlement Service does exactly that via one-on-one intensive support, information sessions and recreational activities like art workshops, sport and camps. If you would like to find out more about planned activities or the support on offer call 08 92057335 between 9 am-4 pm Tuesday-Friday.

23.01.2022 Monday thanks this week goes out to young Tom who, as part of a school project, sewed discreet Velcro pockets into blankets so young people sleeping publicly or in shared spaces can keep their personal belongings safe. Thanks and well done Tom!

23.01.2022 Across our education sites we have lots of basketball enthusiasts. A few weeks ago one of our students took the initiative and organised a game between two campuses, using the event to cover a unit in his Certificate of Education. Win, win! Staff were proud of his initiative and the sportsmanship displayed by all students involved. It was a great afternoon, enjoyed by all!

22.01.2022 As the end of the school year draws near, our Comet students are working hard to complete their certificates. Lucky for them Dom Pedro is there to lend a paw #therapydog #appropriateducation #youthfutures

22.01.2022 **School Holidays are here!** If youre aged 12-25 and newly arrived to Australia (refugee or humanitarian visa) check out the school holiday program organised by the Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! Contact Holly 0421114602 or [email protected] ... Have fun!!

21.01.2022 Youth Futures has been a recipient of StreetSmart Australia CafeSmart initiative for a number of years and last year we were super excited to be part of the Sleepsafe project. Believing that everyone should have a safe place to sleep StreetSmart partnered with Sheridan Australia to create Sleep Kits. These kits are manufactured by Sheridan suppliers using excess material and each contain a single sheet set (fitted and flat sheets with a pillowcase) and towel. Youth Futures h...as received numerous kits, using them in our homelessness services and distributing them via our Emergency Relief service. The kits are always well received by the young people we support and are such a practical item to give that has a huge impact. Here's Jo, our Nest worker, with the donated kits and Belinda, who’s staying at our crisis accommodation service TINOCA, making her bed for a good nights sleep. #togetherthepossibilitiesareendless #youthhomelessness #safenightssleep

20.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to everyone, regardless of relationship or gender, performing selfless, loving, sacrificing acts for a child. #youthfutureswa #mothersday #children #love

20.01.2022 At a time when the word 'freedom' means so much, lest we forgot those who sacrificed for us.

20.01.2022 With winter upon us make sure you wrap up warm like our Comet students in their school hoodies! Don't they look cool Remember, if you're restocking your winter wardrobes think about donating clothes rather than throwing them out. #secondlife #lesswaste #winterwardrobe

19.01.2022 Want to get involved with the work we do? Go follow Pipeline Challenge and when you can, register to take part in our flagship fundraising event. Swap your daily office grind and grind some gravel for youth homelessness!!

19.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the @yacwa WA Youth Awards! Young people are our future and by acknowledging their contribution to community we endorse their dedication, fuelling their ambition. Know a young person or group doing great things? Check out the categories and make a nomination via the website https://www.yacwa.org.au/ma/wa-youth-awards/about-the-waya/... #togetherthepossibilitiesareendless #YouthAwards #youngpeople #youthfutures #nominatetoday #community #acknowledgement #success #communitydevelopement #communitycontribution

19.01.2022 This year NAIDOC week has been officially moved to 8-15 November. However, in honor of the original date we wanted to share pictures from a recent cultural incursion and Smoking Ceremony we had at Comet Caversham. Smoking Ceremonies are an ancient Aboriginal custom which involves the burning of native plants to acknowledge ancestors, cleanse places and people of bad spirits and promote the wellbeing of people and guests on Country. Individuals are encouraged to walk through o...r have the smoke pass over them to get a personal cleanse. We were lucky enough to have James Kearing Snr, a Noongar Elder, lead the ceremony for us and give us some cultural insight to the custom. As an organisation we are dedicated to continuously learning and integrating Aboriginal history and culture into our services. #aboriginalculture #smokingceremony #alwayswasalwayswillbe

19.01.2022 IDENTITY CRISIS! From January 2021 our education sites formally known as Comet, will be renamed Youth Futures Community School. COMET was established in 2002 as a Community Outreach Model of Education & Training. Scrapping the acronym in 2015 when we transitioned to a Curriculum and Re-engagement in Education (CaRE) School, we kept the name but have since expanded, delivering a holistic suite of services across 4 campuses. ... In essence we're a school supporting the future of young people in our community and as such will now be known as Youth Futures Community School. For more information please visit our website www.yfcschool.com.au/

18.01.2022 Shout out to all the nurses out there supporting our community! Your recognition is long overdue. In the community services sector we see what you do to support young people through challenging times, always making them feel safe and respected. We value your contribution to our community and cant thank you enough for the remarkable work you do.... #internationalnursesday #communitynurses #youthfriendly

17.01.2022 Today is World Hunger Day. I guess we all thought that by 2020 we wouldn't still be battling things like people going hungry, especially in developed countries like Australia. However, 1 in 5 of us have experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months. Hunger is not just about food. Hunger and poverty are interwoven and central to an array of challenges including: healthcare, decent work opportunities, education and social justice. Our food distribution is so valuable to u...s and the young people we work with. Across our sites we provide around 500 meals per week to young people and it's a community effort with food donations and volunteers. How will you eat today? #worldhungerday #itsmorethanameal #youthhomelessness

17.01.2022 Following the announcement of the 5-day lockdown we wanted to remind you that we're still operating our essential services. Please give the office a call between 10am-3pm if you need advice or support from our services - 08 9300 2677.

16.01.2022 Have you donated yet? www.beyondbank.com.au/donate Donate, have it doubled, and help us spread a little more cheer this Christmas. ALL donations will go towards helping young people escaping family violence.

16.01.2022 Monday thanks goes out to Vinnies WA who have developed an additional service to meet the demand for food hampers due to COVID-19. They are connecting with different agencies and local councils to reach Perth residents most in need and were happy to be working together to make it happen.

16.01.2022 Tomorrow kicks off Mental Health Week 2020. We were lucky enough to be the recipients of a small grant allowing us to deliver some yoga classes to young people attending our Altone Youth Service in Beechboro. Yoga is a great way to relax and a couple of classes can allow you to recreate poses in your own time. ... For young people needing mental health support please check out our resource for services https://youthfutureswa.com.au//r/Mental-Health-Support.pdf #strongertogether #togetherthepossibilitiesareendless

16.01.2022 National Volunteer Week! Thank you to all of the individuals who lend us a helping hand. We appreciate each and every one of you. Before lock down we were fortunate to have two teams from Westpac come in and pack Emergency Relief hampers for us. They battled it out to see which team could pack the most and were so grateful they did as we werent able to have volunteers in for a number of weeks after so their competitiveness paid off! Heres a picture of the "boys" team who we had to declare as the "winners" since they packed every item we had in our cupboard!! #NVW2020 #thankyou

16.01.2022 With winter upon us make sure you wrap up warm like our Comet students in their school hoodies! Dont they look cool Remember, if youre restocking your winter wardrobes think about donating clothes rather than throwing them out. #secondlife #lesswaste #winterwardrobe

15.01.2022 How can you work without a home? How can you study without a home? Attend school? Be organised, presentable, think straight, without a home? A safe and secure home is the foundation for a ones life. With 50% of crisis accommodation requests not being met, its clear we need more housing options for people experiencing homelessness. ... #homelessnessweek #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing

15.01.2022 Last week some of our Comet students had the privilege of meeting WA Premier Mark McGowan at WA's largest Careers & Employment Expo. What an exciting day out!

15.01.2022 Hop on over to our Instagram page @youthfutureswa to see what we got up to! A great day of celebrating! Thanks to the staff, guests and performers for making it all happen! ... #naidocweek #NAIDOC2020 #youthfutures

14.01.2022 Were a diverse bunch here and our qualifications and experience go across the board, some youd expect like teachers and others you perhaps wouldnt expect like psychologists. Being an organisation focused on the wellbeing of young people we have a lot Youth Workers and wanted to share this video of Jemma who has worked in our Homelessness Services team for just over 5 years. Shes an avid reader, a great cake maker and of course loves her job! Give us a thumbs up if youd like to see more of our team

14.01.2022 As we move into Term 3 we want to give you an update on our newest Education Program, Comet Connect, which launched at the beginning of the year. In essence Comet Connect is a mobile learning space. After identifying a gap in service provision for young people who are unable to attend school due to social, emotional or mental health challenges we thought, why not take the classroom to them? And so thats what we did. Hows it going? AMAZING! ... Weve been running at capacity and seeing tremendous success with the program as students are enjoying learning and being really proactive with their studies #appropriateleducation #mobilelearning #youthfutures

14.01.2022 Check out this brilliant piece of art, designed and painted, by one of our Comet students. We have some super talented young people and love it when they let us show off their work! #aboriginalart #youngtalent #youthfutures

14.01.2022 Tomorrow is GivingTuesdayNow | A Global Day of Unity but it was supposed to be the penultimate day the Pipeline Challenge which raised $124k last year for our Nest program. The program receives no government funding and relies on generous donations to keep going each year. Please help us raise some funds for young mums and bubs escaping domestic violence and experiencing homelessness sheltered in our Nest program. Donate here or via our website where you'll receive a tax deductible receipt. Thank you

13.01.2022 Current conditions have meant that many services have had to work in different ways to help people. With Mental Health a top priority, Telethon Kids Institute have developed a survey with an aim to improve non-face-to-face service delivery now, and in the future. If you fit the criteria and can spare a few minutes please hop on and help them to help us better. https://tinyurl.com/mindthedistance

13.01.2022 Aged 12-25 and looking for something fun to do in Mirrabooka in the coming weeks? Check out the posters below! Remember to book your place to avoid disappointment. Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre Herb Graham Recreation Centre - City of Stirling

12.01.2022 Any donation over $2 made today will be matched by @beyondbank !! Donate today to support young people escaping family violence and help give them a Christmas they deserve. Donate here www.beyondbank.com.au/donate

12.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day to everyone, regardless of relationship or gender, performing selfless, loving, sacrificing acts for a child. #youthfutureswa #mothersday #children #love

12.01.2022 Today is World Hunger Day. I guess we all thought that by 2020 we wouldnt still be battling things like people going hungry, especially in developed countries like Australia. However, 1 in 5 of us have experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months. Hunger is not just about food. Hunger and poverty are interwoven and central to an array of challenges including: healthcare, decent work opportunities, education and social justice. Our food distribution is so valuable to u...s and the young people we work with. Across our sites we provide around 500 meals per week to young people and its a community effort with food donations and volunteers. How will you eat today? #worldhungerday #itsmorethanameal #youthhomelessness

12.01.2022 We want to give a big thank you to the community group Knit and Natter for all of their donations. They made over 300 pieces during the Covid lockdown! We love the designs and think youre a very talented bunch

11.01.2022 Grab 2021 by the horns! Wander out yonder, challenge yourself and do something for charity. How? Sign-up to our Office Solutions Pipeline Challenge mountain bike event. Registrations open now!

11.01.2022 We were one if the lucky grant recipients! Our grant will be used to provide much needed wellness essentials to the young people who present at our Youth Centre in Altone. This year we have seen a huge increase in young people seeking support and we're grateful for this grant which will allow us to provide more young people with the essentials they need. Thank you St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals

11.01.2022 That's a wrap! As we wave goodbye to 2020 we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge our achievements this year: - Enabled over 20,000 safe nights sleep... - Provided over 25,000 meals - Supported the completion of 1,971 units for Certificates of General Education - Operated at full capacity through COVID-19 - 92c from every $1 spent directly on programs for young people. Thank you to our partners, donors and community members for their flexibility and unwavering support through an unpredictable time. We couldn't have done it without you. We have huge plans for 2021, including restoring a heritage building in Midland! So be sure to sign up to our newsletter via our website to stay in the loop! #youthhomelessness #charity #youthfutures #possibilitiesareendless #youngpeople #homelessness #perthcommunity #restorationcreation #perthconstruction #heritage #pastandfuture

11.01.2022 We're a diverse bunch here and our qualifications and experience go across the board, some you'd expect like teachers and others you perhaps wouldn't expect like psychologists. Being an organisation focused on the wellbeing of young people we have a lot Youth Workers and wanted to share this video of Jemma who has worked in our Homelessness Services team for just over 5 years. She's an avid reader, a great cake maker and of course loves her job! Give us a thumbs up if you'd like to see more of our team

11.01.2022 Don't forget tomorrow is our double donation day! Any donations you make to us will be DOUBLED by @beyondbank For more info head here https://www.beyondbank.com.au/your/double-donation-day.html TOMORROW WE"LL SHARE THE DONATION LINK!

11.01.2022 At the centre of everything we do is acknowledging everyone as an individual and were so pleased this trait is felt by the young people we support. Joe is our Comet Connect Trainer and is obviously well thought of by his students.

10.01.2022 A day to acknowledge the trauma, grief, loss and ongoing effect of The Stolen Generations. #togetherthepossibilitiesareendless #youthwork #sorryday

10.01.2022 **School Holidays are here!** If you're aged 12-25 and newly arrived to Australia (refugee or humanitarian visa) check out the school holiday program organised by the Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! Contact Holly 0421114602 or [email protected] ... Have fun!!

09.01.2022 Looking for something to do this Sunday? Why don't you head down to Supreme Court Gardens for the NAIDOC opening ceremony. A fun family day out with activities and entertainment. For more info check out Naidoc Perth

09.01.2022 Our young people at Anchor Point showed an interest in music producing. One hour in "the booth" resulted in this sweet beat! We can't wait to hear what's next! Maybe we can diversify skills and make a video too? #possibilitiesareendless #musicproduction #youthfutures

09.01.2022 The world’s first Donation Dollar was launched last week by the Royal Australian Mint and is designed to remind Australians that any time is a good time to donate to causes they are passionate about. Did you know that if all Australians donated $1 each month we'd raise an additional 300 million dollars annually. That's a lot of bang for your buck! So if you can, donate a dollar and help make a big difference. ... You can read more about the Donation Dollar here https://donationdollar.com.au or donate to us via our website https://youthfutureswa.com.au/take-action/donate

08.01.2022 We won Local Matters! Thank you to the wonderful community members for voting for us, Grill'd for their awesome initiative and the wonderful, friendly staff at the Whitford branch for hosting us and handing over the cheque! As many of our programs don’t receive ongoing funding and supporting a young person can be as small but significant as $4.00 for a prescription, we really appreciate your support and generosity. ... #youthhomelessness #localmatters #togetherthepossibilitiesareendless

08.01.2022 Last week we asked you donate so Beyond Bank could double it. We absolutely smashed it and will be receiving just over $10k from the initiative! Thank you to everyone who donated and thank you to Beyond Bank for having us! The money will make a huge difference to the young people we support. ... #charity #donations #youthfutures #togetherthepossibilitiesareendless #youthhomelessness #christmascheer #beyondbank #doubledonationday #perthcharity #businesssupport #corporatesupport

07.01.2022 With 12 weeks till Christmas we've starting stockpiling our grotto! Each Christmas we put together hampers for the young people we support. Help us spread a little more joy by making a donation on Wednesday 14 October and @beyondbank Bank will double it! More details to come!

07.01.2022 You've got just over a week left to get your nominations in for @yacwa Youth Awards! We're sponsoring the Innovation for a Sustainable Futures Award Open which is open to individuals and groups aged 12 25 using innovative techniques or technology to create sustainable solutions to reduce consumption, eliminate waste and promote sustainability. Get involved and help us achieve our vision of creating communities where young people are valued, respected and celebrated ... https://www.yacwa.org.au/ma/wa-youth-awards/about-the-waya/ #youthawards #togetherthepossibiliesareendless #recognition #communityinvolvement #youthwork #youthfutures

07.01.2022 Come join us! Were offering suitably qualified Youth Workers the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with the potential for ongoing paid casual work ($38-60 per/hour). To be considered you will need the following:... - Cert IV or Diploma in Youth Work - Valid Working with Children Card - Recent National Police Clearance - Valid Australian Drivers Licence - First Aid Certificate Interested? Please send your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to [email protected] Please note this opportunity is only available for Australian Permanent Residents or Citizens. #youthwork #workexperience #youthfutures

07.01.2022 Check out these education initiatives making it easier for people to start their next chapter! Dont miss out.

07.01.2022 The worlds first Donation Dollar was launched last week by the Royal Australian Mint and is designed to remind Australians that any time is a good time to donate to causes they are passionate about. Did you know that if all Australians donated $1 each month wed raise an additional 300 million dollars annually. Thats a lot of bang for your buck! So if you can, donate a dollar and help make a big difference. ... You can read more about the Donation Dollar here https://donationdollar.com.au or donate to us via our website https://youthfutureswa.com.au/take-action/donate

07.01.2022 Come join us! We’re offering suitably qualified Youth Workers the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with the potential for ongoing paid casual work ($38-60 per/hour). To be considered you will need the following:... - Cert IV or Diploma in Youth Work - Valid Working with Children Card - Recent National Police Clearance - Valid Australian Driver’s Licence - First Aid Certificate Interested? Please send your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to [email protected] Please note this opportunity is only available for Australian Permanent Residents or Citizens. #youthwork #workexperience #youthfutures

06.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic impacted all of us in some way but it put remarkable strain on the most vulnerable in our community. Each year we fundraise through the Pipeline Challenge to keep young families together and safe in a Nest home. Unfortunately, this years event was cancelled, leaving us not knowing how wed continue to the service. In response to the pandemic, Lotterywest allocated all profits previously assigned to a direct grants budget into the newly created fund to assist the Western Australian community to recover and we were delighted to be a recipient. Dave Kelly MP and Emily Hamilton MLA joined Antony Feldhusen from Lotterywest at our HQ to present us with a grant for $100,000 ensuring we can continue to keep young families safe and together for another year. Thank you Lotterywest!

06.01.2022 Thank you to the students at Ashdale Secondary College Secondary College for the heartfelt donations to the Nest program. The Home Economics class put together care packages for our young families and in each care package there was a handcrafted item such as a blanket, burp cloth or beanie. Super cute and very thoughtful! Thank you

06.01.2022 If you use our services (or even if you don't!) in Altone jump online and tell the City of Swan how you'd like to see the area improved. We would love to see the basketball court outside our Altone Youth Services building improved with resurfacing, maybe toilets, improved lighting... If they don't know they can't fix it! Together the possibilities are endless.

06.01.2022 Recently some of the young people we work with received phones from Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia, Youth Digital Inclusion (YDI) project. The YDI project was developed to respond to the digital divide experienced by some young people across our State. Access to technology in an increasingly digitalised world is a necessity. Young people are required to use technology to book appointments, use services, engage in education, and stay connected with friends and fam...ily. You can see for yourself what it means to the young people we work with!

06.01.2022 Are you a qualified Teacher or Youth Worker and looking for your next career move? We have two positions available. All the details are on Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50044855 https://www.seek.com.au/job/50044778

06.01.2022 Last week we posted needing donations for a Nest home. We have been overwhelmed with your response! Messages, phone calls, walk-ins with everything a home needs. Our young family get the keys to their house on Thursday and we can all feel good in knowing this house will be a home thanks to the community pulling together to support them Heres a sample of the things we received, these bits from Office Solutions IT - we couldnt fit the community donations of a mattress and ...fridge in office to take a picture!! Were still taking donations for future families so if youd like to contribute please get in touch. #youthhomelessness #thenest #youthfutures

05.01.2022 Like us, Premier Mark McGowan believes that young people "deserve a safe and comfortable place to sleep". That's why we are excited to announce that the WA Labor party has committed $3.4m towards a replica of our highly successful crisis accommodation service, TINOCA in the northern suburbs.

05.01.2022 Recently sport and fitness facilities have been inaccessible for most. However, this is often the norm for the young people we work with. Memberships/club fees/equipment can be pricey and transport to and from can be difficult to coordinate. Just before lock down we met with Reclink Australia and signed up as a member agency to allow more of our young people to have access to sport and recreation facilities. Before we could get a taste of it, lock down hit. Reclink were quic...k to adapt, posting classes online and donating equipment to our education facilities through their Sports Share program. The young people have LOVED being able to try out new things in their own environment and our education staff have developed a morning fitness program for them to keep active. Exercise is great for physical and mental health and helps with concentration in class and social skills, so its winning all round for our young people! Thank you Reclink Australia and keep up the good work Anchor Points!

05.01.2022 We love working with like minded companies and brands. Thank you Painted Dog Research for your business and philanthropic support both of which will help us achieve our mission to create communities where young people are valued, respected, and celebrated. #corporatesupport #valuedpartnerships #youthfutures

04.01.2022 Starting the week with a cuteness overload. Meet Maya and Talitha, our youngest supporters to date! The girls celebrated their 4th birthday and instead of gifts to mark the occasion they used the day as a fundraiser. They then spent the money on items for our Nest program, supporting young parents experiencing homelessness. Donations like this make such a difference to our organisation and the young people we support.... Big thanks to the girls and their Mummy, Dulani. #community #fundraising #youthhomelessness

04.01.2022 With the Youth Work WA Awards not happening this year, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge our Youth Workers in a slightly different way. So here we are publicly shining the light on Anchor Point's Youth Support and Development Workers! Meet, Danielle, Sarah, Kristy and Josie. They do an amazing job of creating a safe space where Anchor Point students can achieve their goals. Last year, young people attending Anchor Point were asked what helped them achieve their most... significant change from attending the program. They responded with feeling accepted, being heard, having a stable and safe place to learn, flexibility and gaining confidence. Thanks to the Youth Support and Development Workers for always being so passionate and professional in supporting Anchor Point students. #YouthWorkWA #YWW20 #youthwork

03.01.2022 ***Donations needed for setting up home in the Nest*** We desperately need home wares for a young family to move into our Nest program. The key item is a QUEEN MATTRESS but we also need the following: White Goods... Crockery & Cutlery Pots & Pans Cleaning accessories: mop, broom etc Please message us here or call 08 93002677 if you have anything youre able to donate. Thanks in advance

03.01.2022 We're thankful and proud to announce that Youth Futures is a recipient of the Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund. The funding will be used to deliver Emergency Relief to young people experiencing financial stress in Perth's northern suburbs. Each year we support hundreds of young people who need food and/or basic hygiene items and expect to see more of a demand as we recover from the economic downturn created by COVID-19. Info on the service can be found here https://youthfutur...eswa.com.au/get-help/support-wellbeing Lotterywest’s support for the community is possible only because of the small businesses and players that support the purchase of Lotterywest games. Thank you

03.01.2022 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is held every year on August 4. It's an opportunity for the whole community to celebrate First Nation children and each year, mob from all over the Country host and attend events focused on kids, culture, family and Community. We celebrated with a visit from the Djurpin Djindas (Happy Stars) kids who performed for us alongside James Kearing Snr on the didgeridoo. James also donated some handmade boomerangs for our ...young people to paint guided by our Aboriginal Youth Workers. Check out SNAICC-National Voice for our Children for ideas on how you can celebrate! #KidsConnectedtoCulture #strongfoundation #togetherthepossibilitiesareendless

02.01.2022 At the centre of everything we do is acknowledging everyone as an individual and we're so pleased this trait is felt by the young people we support. Joe is our Comet Connect Trainer and is obviously well thought of by his students.

02.01.2022 Our staff have received some beautiful messages of thanks from our students. We are so proud of what our students have achieved both academically and personally and notes like this are testament of that. Well done to all of our graduates, wishing you all the very best!

02.01.2022 We recently received our Community Reward Saver donation from Beyond Banks awesome savings account initiative. Thanks to you, Beyond Bank has donated $237 to Youth Futures. This will help us provide breakfast for a week to 6 young people staying in our crisis accommodation service TINOCA.... The more you save in the community reward account the more Beyond Bank will donate in an annual reward donation. Open and account today to save AND support www.beyondbank.com.au/reward

02.01.2022 Friday lunch inspo! Get down to Grill'd Whitford City enjoy something delicious and pop your token in the jar for us! #communitycause #ethicaleating #fridaylunch

02.01.2022 Check out these education initiatives making it easier for people to start their next chapter! Don't miss out.

02.01.2022 We've seen amazing community support over the last couple of weeks with Perth lockdown and bushfires. A lot of the behind the scenes things we do is also thanks to community support. Most recently All Trees Perth - Tree Surgeon/Arborist volunteered their time to remove a diseased tree from one of our properties that accommodates young people experiencing homelessness. Thank you for your time and for making the back yard safe for residents to use!

01.01.2022 Mental Health support services are reporting record high calls for support with young people some of the most vulnerable people in the community. Lets reach out, ask the question and keep the conversation going. #ruok #mentalhealth

01.01.2022 As another school term rolls to a close we wanted to acknowledge one of our FIRST Comet Albany students. Jayden attended Comet Albany on its very first day and after successfully completing his Certificate in General Education he has moved on, securing himself a job and even receiving the accolade of employee of the month!! Here he is on his first and last day at Comet. We are all so proud of you Jayden and wish you the very best! ... #youthfutures #possibilitiesareeendless