Youth Involvement Council Inc. in South Hedland, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Youth Involvement Council Inc.

Locality: South Hedland, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9140 1272

Address: 34 Lawson Street 6722 South Hedland, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Free coffees at Fresh Start this week thanks to Hicks Civil & Mining!

25.01.2022 Amazing Youth Workers welcome to join our YIC Team! Are you. Ready to start work; Over 18; Able to drive a manual and/or LR category vehicle;... Able to provide a Working With Children Check; Able to provide a recent Police Clearance; Reliable and available to work various shifts including nights/weekends - this is no Mon-Fri 9-5 job; Positive with a can do attitude, adaptable and willing to do a variety of energetic tasks; Independent as well as a great team player; Ready for a fast paced, demanding role, requiring a solutions focused approach; Wanting to empower and engage with youth in a trauma informed manner; Versed in Protective Behaviours and Mindfulness (or willing to learn)? Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to apply. Bring your resume to the YIC HQ at 34 Lawson Street in South Hedland or email [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday the 1st of July 2020. For more information please call Karen on 91401272.

25.01.2022 Awesome youth workers wanted! We are seeking reliable and passionate youth workers to help make a difference to the lives of local young people. About us ... Youth Involvement Council is based in South Hedland, and offers a youth drop-in centre, crisis accommodation, social enterprise, and Mingle Mob outreach and patrol. We work with at-risk young people to bring positivity to their lives. We empower them to make good choices and feel better about the future. About the role Working Tuesday to Friday in varying shifts between the hours of 2:00-10:00pm (rostered start and end time varies), plus some Saturdays (four hour shifts), successful candidates will be able to work well in a team and show initiative in a dynamic and often challenging role; and will demonstrate a willingness to work from a trauma-informed position and actively learn more about youth work, protective behaviours and mindfulness. The ability to work with large numbers of young people, some displaying challenging behaviours, is essential, as is the ability to follow directions and procedures, and complete workplace documents and forms. A willingness to take on a variety of tasks, which may include cleaning and manual outdoor tasks, is important. Applicants must hold a current manual drivers licence and have the ability to gain an LR licence. A current Working with Childrens Check and police clearance (or the ability to gain both) is required. How to apply Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the criteria listed above to [email protected] #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #youthworkersrock

24.01.2022 Shout-out to our Chairperson Joshua Cowan!

24.01.2022 Our AGM will be held on Thursday 10 December at 5:00pm at YIC HQ, 34 Lawson Street, South Hedland. We’d love to see you there, whether you’re representing an organisation or coming as an individual! All Board positions will be elected at the AGM. For a nomination form or for further information, please email [email protected] or phone 08 9140 1272.... #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth See more

24.01.2022 Today is the first official day for the August Share the Dignity collection drive. Period poverty affects many young women in our community so YIC is proud to collaborate with Woolworths Port Hedland and Share the Dignity Australia to ensure local women can access sanitary products. Help give women doing it tough the choice of how they deal with their periods by grabbing an extra pack of pads, tampons, menstruation cups or period undies and popping them into the box at Woolworths. #sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #empoweringyouth #periodpoverty #grabanextrapack #youthinvolvementcouncil

24.01.2022 Our Deadly Hearts and Youth Centre programs will be closed for a few days later this month to allow our staff to take part in essential training on protective behaviours, trauma informed practice, disability care, and responding to illicit drug use. These skills are critical: most of the clients we work with - over 400 active clients last financial year - are assessed as at extreme risk, and our youth workers support those young people in their journey through healing to...wards recovery, so they can maintain functional relationships and cope with the pressures of daily life. Friday 21 August - closed Monday 24 August - closed Tuesday 25 August - closed Wednesday 26 August - closed #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth

23.01.2022 Unfortunately YIC HQ will be closed for afternoon programs until Tuesday 24 November. We will have a vehicle available to provide transport home in case some children do not get the message. Fresh Start will be open as normal for delicious coffee and food. Our Youth Accommodation Program will also operate as normal.... We look forward to seeing our afternoon crew again on Tuesday. #YouthInvolvementCouncil See more

23.01.2022 Last week we received an amazing donation of medical-grade hand sanitiser from Craig de Meillon as part of Reach Out WorldWides Clean 1 Initiative. Hand sanitiser is hard to source at the moment, and is a really practical way to keep our team safe and able to continue helping young people and their families. Reach Out WorldWide is part of a group of first responders who are buying, manufacture and delivering hand sanitiser made to the recipe of the World Health Organisatio...n to frontline workers. Craig has been sharing the #Clean1Initiative love around the Pilbara, supporting local organisations delivering essential services. You can support the work of the Clean 1 Initiative via Gofundme at : https://www.gofundme.com/f/hand-sanitizer-manufacturing Thanks so much Craig, @reachoutww and @clean1initiative #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #reachoutworldwide #roww

22.01.2022 Its with heavy hearts that we have made the decision to close our Deadly Hearts and Youth Centre programs as of Monday 23 March for a period of two weeks this may change as the situation changes. Our highest priority is always the safety of our young people, our staff, and our organisation, and community as a whole. Strategies such as social distancing are very difficult to implement in an organisation such as YIC; our kids love to play around, with each other and with ...our staff. We love that about them, but keeping your distance is not a rule we can enforce. We are highly conscious of the need to reduce the risk of the virus reaching the most vulnerable people in our community, and we acknowledge the part we must play. We also understand that we provide an essential service to the Hedland community, engaging young people in a really positive way and helping them make good choices. We will be working with families to help support our young people in other ways during this time, to help keep the wonderful, steadying influence of our mentors in their lives. We will continue to operate Fresh Start Cafe, Youth Accommodation Project and Mingle Mob, though our patrol services will be reduced. #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #takecare

22.01.2022 You're invited to the 2020 Hedland Says No to Family Violence March on Wednesday 25 November. The march will take place in South Hedland, starting at Centenary ...Park on Leake Street at 6:30am. Following the march, a barbecue breakfast will be served and attendees can interact with the stalls. This march is in support of the 16 Days in WA Campaign, which runs from November to December. The march is on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Thank you to all the organisations for making this event possible. Thank you to Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation and Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders for providing Welcome to Country, and to Fortescue Metals Group for providing speakers.

22.01.2022 We are seeking casual Youth Workers! Aboriginal and TSI candidates are encouraged to apply | must have C Class Drivers License with clean drivers history | ability to gain LR, MR or HR license (two years full license required) | current Police check and Working With Children check required. Roles include evenings and weekends. One role may be evenings and night shifts only. ... The successful applicants must demonstrate an understanding of trauma-informed approach to youth work | be passionate about supporting youth-at-risk, and a great team player | have the ability to work in the heat in an active work environment | be able to take direction, able to work independently and also part of a team | be enrolled in relevant qualification or be willing to enrol and study in own time | have a high level of professionalism and confidentiality | and have excellent communication and written skills. Please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria listed above and email to [email protected] by 15 March 2020. #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalkids #aboriginaleducation #aboriginalemployment #closethegap #southhedland #porthedland #hedland #pilbara #empoweringaboriginalyouth #reconciliation #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducationmatters

21.01.2022 At YIC, we empower young people to make good choices about their lives and feel positive about the future. Our Youth Centre is all about education, recreation and diversion. The Youth Centre is an after school drop-in centre for 11-17 year olds, and provides local kids with a positive and safe space to hang out, strong role models to connect with, and access to trained youth workers when needed.... #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalkids #aboriginaleducation #aboriginalemployment #closethegap #southhedland #porthedland #hedland #pilbara #empoweringaboriginalyouth #reconciliation #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducationmatters #mentors See more

20.01.2022 Heres to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. International Womens Day 2020. #whoruntheworld #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalkids #aboriginaleducation #aboriginalemployment #closethegap #southhedland #porthedland #hedland #pilbara #empoweringaboriginalyouth #reconciliation #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducationmatters

19.01.2022 At the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, as we consider vulnerability, closing the gap, and working for a positive future for our young people, the words of Stan Grant (as seen in the #FirstNationsTelegraph) speak to us. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that the most vulnerable the poor, the sick, the elderly, the homeless continue to bear the greatest burden These are people already enduring crippling poverty; inter-generational unemployment; overcrowde...d homes. They are born into a legacy of trauma; a history that weighs down hard. I cant help think Australia has become blasé about this. Each year we recount the closing the gap statistics and each year they tell us the same story: the worst health, housing, education and employment outcomes of any Australians. We are the most impoverished and imprisoned people in Australia. Year after year we are told the same grim story: Indigenous people die on average about 10 years younger than the rest of the population. Yet the closing gap report comes and goes, we talk about it for a day then move on. At YIC, we work with Hedlands most vulnerable residents, providing intense case management to over 100 young people aged 5-25. This Reconciliation Week, our hope is that the statistics do improve, that the gap genuinely begins to close. Because these little people are way more than just statistics You can read Stan Grants full article at the link in our bio. #reconciliationweek #stangrant #YouthInvolvementCouncil

18.01.2022 Please be advised that Deadly Hearts will be closed tomorrow. Stay safe over the long weekend and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

17.01.2022 I am constantly amazed at the work and commitment of the team at YIC to empower young people and help them on their way to brighter futures. Not only can you see, but you can feel everyones love, passion and dedication, invested in our YIC kids on a daily basis; the fact that there are so many people that continually go above and beyond their roles because they truly care about our young people is what makes YIC great. Meet Josh Cowan, Chairperson of the YIC Board. Josh ha...s been part of the team for almost two years, and brings a range of skills and experience to the governance of our organisation. Were so grateful to Josh and to every volunteer who supports us here at YIC; thank you. another great pic by the wonderful Elljay Photography by Lauren Jones #YouthInvolvementCouncil #volunteersrock #empoweringyouth

17.01.2022 Say what?! Now that we have your attention, we have some exciting news to share! The wonderful people at @hickscivil are donating *15 free coffees* to @fresh_start_cafe_ customers every day this week hurrah! How do you get your hands on one? Simply come and see the Fresh Start team between 9:30 and 10:30am, Tuesday-Friday next week and be one of the first 15 customers to say free coffee please ... Hicks Civil and Mining are a local, family-owned business, and theyre great friends of @YouthInvolvementCouncil and Fresh Start they know that giving young people a chance will have such great benefits in the future; for the kids, and for our whole community. Big thanks to Peter, Lisa, Keryn and Caity @ South Hedland Western Australia

17.01.2022 YIC Youth Centre is excited to host Fuel The Future Program at 34 Lawson Street on Wednesday the 11th of March 3-5pm. 12-17 year old's can come down and make a healthy feed with your mates, then take home a recipe book. This is a free event, all are welcome, no need to book just come to YIC by 3pm on the day. #empoweringyouth #youthinvolvementcouncil The Fuel Your Future Program is a free food literacy and cooking skills program for youth aged 12-18 living in regional and re...mote areas of the Pilbara region thanks to funding provided by BHP. The program helps youth make good food choices and provides them with the skills and confidence to prepare delicious, healthy, nourishing food. See more

16.01.2022 Heat and eat meals at Fresh Start! Every dollar made at Fresh Start helps us keep the wheels turning at YIC... thanks for your support

15.01.2022 #blackoutday2020 #blackouttuesday #youthinvolvementcouncil #empoweringyouth #closethegap

13.01.2022 A friendly (and let’s be honest, pretty cute!) reminder that the People’s Choice voting in the WA Regional and Community Achievement Awards closes soon... if you’re a fan of our work supporting vulnerable young people in the Hedland community, we’d love you to give us a quick click using this link https://awardsaustralia.app.do/waraca-2020-people-s-choice- Thank you! #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalkids #aboriginaleducation #aboriginalemployment #closethegap #southhedland #porthedland #hedland #pilbara #empoweringaboriginalyouth #reconciliation #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducationmatters #waraca #waraca2020 #meditationandmindfulness

13.01.2022 Two Easter Bunnies on their way to spread Good Friday cheer. @areta_kin and @nathanswayne spent the day delivering food parcels, household essentials and activity packs to young people and families in need; almost 70 households in-need will receive packages this weekend. A big thank you to Coles #secondbite program for donations of bread; The Landing for donations of frozen food; BHP for donations of essential hygiene supplies such as hand sanitiser; BHPs Housing team who... have donated all sorts of fun activities for our young people; and to Tracey Garbin who made a huge amount of play dough to help keep our smallest ones engaged. A massive shout out to our Fresh Start team who have been busy making lunch packs and healthy meals, and to our staff who volunteered late into the night to make up packages last night. #inthistogether #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth Fresh Start Cafe

13.01.2022 What have we been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic? Well, a lot actually! Check out this three-minute video - put together for us by the very talented Amelia Blanco at AB Videography. Bonus points if you spot and tag anyone you know!

12.01.2022 Snake Maze Skate Challenge! Mingle Mob has been supporting WA Police and Town of Port Hedlands school holiday programs, as well as providing excursions in our Mingle Mob bus, helping keep young people engaged and active these school holidays Our young people had a ball at the skate park on Thursday night - take a look...... #youthinvolvementcouncil #empoweringyouth Fran N Vicki Areta Kin

12.01.2022 Youth aged 12-25 are welcome to head along now to the Galaxy Games at YIC HQ tonight 6pm-8.30pm for a night filled of fun, games, good times and of course a good feed! #drugandalcoholfree #galaxygames #freebushome

11.01.2022 Brekky sorted at Fresh Start

11.01.2022 Thats a wrap on Youth Week at YIC, and we have to say, its been a Youth Week unlike any other. This year, instead of celebrating Hedlands amazing young people up on stage with Hedlands Got Talent and the Hedland Youth Awards, our team has taken Youth Week to them; its been the Hedland Youth Awards, social distancing style. Our team hit the road this week to deliver prizes (and joy) to the 21 young people who we nominated for a Youth Award this year. Congratulations to ea...ch of the young people listed below, aged from seven through to 21 years old; we think youre incredible! Head to our Facebook page to see the joy on their faces when they were presented with their award Chantelle Mills Harmony Lewis-Chapman Savanna Smith Shakira Kelly-Kroczek Lincoln Vile Chadd Bailey-Macumber Latoya Edwards Yishi Gepte Matthew Morrison Molly Cooper Kailin Lockyer Tyrone Jetta Ryheem Jangary Elcina Buwarrie Yazmeena Francis Zane Eades Ashtonia Burton Shannon Pickett Storm Smith Lattahna Brierly Margaret Councillor Our Youth Week events give our young people a rare chance to be celebrated and applauded, and see themselves in a really positive light - helping increase self-esteem and self-worth, and enabling them to see positive pathways for themselves. #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth

11.01.2022 Our Fresh Start Cafe provides hospitality training and industry-recognised qualifications for local young people... so this is a cup of coffee you can really feel good about! Every dollar made at Fresh Start helps fund the work that the Youth Involvement Council does to support local kids #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth

11.01.2022 Over the past couple of months, weve been supporting more than 70 households to meet daily challenges like putting food on the table, and engaging regularly from a safe social distance with more than 200 youth. Were missing the buzz of having a Youth Centre full of vibrant young people, and were working hard to start a gradual return to normal. Were already helping young people to return to school each day.... From 16 June, our Youth Centre will re-open for 11-17 year olds. Mingle Mob will re-commence in full from 17 June. Our Deadly Hearts for 5-10 year olds will re-open in Week 1 of Term 3, though well continue our outreach support to young people in that age group until then. If you have any questions about our re-opening plans or our outreach work, please reach out to [email protected] #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth See more

10.01.2022 Our Mingle Mob team is out and about on the street - in their very distinctive bus - talking to kids, looking out for them, helping them stay out of trouble, and giving them a lift home or to a safe place. Mingle Mob aims to reduce anti-social and criminal behaviour in Hedland and to help keep kids safe. ... #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalkids #aboriginaleducation #aboriginalemployment #closethegap #southhedland #porthedland #hedland #pilbara #empoweringaboriginalyouth #reconciliation #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducationmatters #minglemob #keepkidssafe See more

10.01.2022 We're working really hard to reduce the risk of illness and the possibility of YIC HQ closures - we need your support! Please, if children are feeling unwell, they need to be at home, not at YIC HQ. And while they are here, it's really important the wash their hands regularly, touch each other and the things around them as little as possible, and cover their cough.... Lets work together on this! #youthinvolvementcouncil #lookaftereachother

09.01.2022 Our Easter bunnies have been out in force again today, delivering lunches and Easter eggs to kids who really deserve to have a smile on their faces. Thanks so much to our wonderful team - you are compassionate, generous souls #smilesformiles #empoweringyouth @youth_involvement_council @fresh_start_cafe_ @ Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia

08.01.2022 Rowans Walk is coming up on Saturday 15 August, and the YIC team will be there with our trusty bus to ensure that community Elders and others who cant quite manage a 20km walk can still be involved in a very special, important event #youthinvolvementcouncil #rowanswalk

08.01.2022 Deadly Hearts | We cant wait to welcome back our Deadly Hearts kids for Term 3! With COVID restrictions easing, were able to re-start our Deadly Hearts program four days a week - Tuesday to Friday starting Tuesday 21 July. We cant wait to see these smiling faces!!... #deadlyhearts #smilingfaces See more

07.01.2022 Last week our YIC kids were treated to an awesome Christmas party a fun-filled afternoon of swimming, playing, and food, with a visit from Santa! The Christmas Party was hosted by YIC in partnership with Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders and Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation. It was wonderful to have local Elders Uncle Alfred Barker and Aunty Maureen MK Kelly at the party, spending time with the young people and sharing their knowledge of culture. Thanks also to South Hedla...nd Police who came along to spread good cheer! A big shout-out to our supporters who helped make the Christmas Party possible; Town of Port Hedland, Pilbara Development Commission, Gateway Village, Alinta Energy, BHP, South Hedland Police, Mineral Resources, Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, AB Videography #YouthInvolvementCouncil #julyardi #hedlandaboriginalstrongleaders @wa_police #empoweringyouth #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalkids #aboriginaleducation #wapolice #aboriginalemployment #closethegap #southhedland #porthedland #hedland #pilbara #empoweringaboriginalyouth #reconciliation #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducationmatters See more

07.01.2022 Check out this great clip about School Based Traineeships at Hedland Senior High School, and the great businesses who support the program. Bonus points for spotting someone you know!! via Hedland Collective

07.01.2022 Sadly, our lovely Areta lost her beloved son Aiden to suicide last week. Many of us know and love Areta, and similarly, knew and loved Aiden; his loss has left an indelible mark on the YIC team. We will miss him, and we feel deeply for Areta and for Aiden’s daughters. We have established a page to support Aiden’s family with the costs of his farewell. You are very welcome to offer your support at https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebrating-aiden-collins-franic ... Take care of yourselves, and of each other. Lifeline 13 11 14

06.01.2022 Last week was homelessness week and the Youth Accommodation Program (YAP) supports young people in our community who are at risk of homelessness, providing them with a safe place to stay and support to access other appropriate services to prevent homelessness. If you or a young person you know is at risk of homelessness please contact YAP on 08 9140 1668 #HW2020 #YAP

05.01.2022 We marked Children’s Week this year at YIC HQ by sharing meditation and mindfulness techniques with our young people, helping to keep them strong and safe. We used a range of sensory techniques, including weighted blankets and essential oils for calm, and touching and walking on spiky #Shakti mats to help recognise early warning triggers in our bodies, which is a part of understanding Protective Behaviours. Meditation and mindfulness is so powerful with our young people, ...helping them to manage their emotions and behaviours, and helping their beautiful, sometimes overwhelmed, little minds find peace. #YouthInvolvementCouncil #childrensweek2020 #childrensweek #empoweringyouth #meditationandmindfulness #protectivebehaviours Shakti Mat See more

04.01.2022 Hedland generosity! Throughout the month of August, Woolworths is raising funds and collecting sanitary items on behalf of Share the Dignity... at the end of the month, the YIC team will distribute the pads, tampons, liners and so on to local women who need a little helping hand. Were all doing our bit to reduce period poverty, and theres still a week to go if youd like to get involved - all you need to do is purchase sanitary products at Woollies and drop them into th...e Share the Dignity collection box in-store. Five cents from every box of pads, tampons and liners purchased at Woollies stores in August will be donated to Share the Dignity Australia #sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #donate_at_woollies #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #empoweringwomen

02.01.2022 It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the YIC team, and for many members of the Hedland community. We took some time to feel proud last week though, when we were acknowledged as finalists in the WA Regional Achievement and Community Awards, in the Community Group of the Year category. We also celebrated one of our awesome volunteers, Tracey Garbin, who was named a semi-finalist in the Volunteering Award ... #waraca #celebratingvolunteers #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalkids #aboriginaleducation #aboriginalemployment #closethegap #southhedland #porthedland #hedland #pilbara #empoweringaboriginalyouth #reconciliation #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducationmatters See more

01.01.2022 Its warming up and the young people loved getting splashed and playing with water baloons to cool off this afternoon at YIC. #empoweringyouth #youthinvolvementcouncil #pilbaralife #waterplay

01.01.2022 Were always grateful for the incredible support we have from our funding partners; organisations such as the WA Department of Communities, BHP Western Australia, Mission Australia and National Indigenous Australians Agency, who share our view that every child is unique; they are all special; and they are all worthy of our time and care. Were even more grateful to them now for their support, standing with us and supporting us, and ensuring the changes were having to make to... our programs wont have an impact on our future funding, our ability to pay our staff, and all of the other big and little things that are crucial to the ongoing viability of a small not-for-profit organisation. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you #YouthInvolvementCouncil #empoweringyouth See more