Youth Solutions in Campbelltown, New South Wales | Community organisation

Youth Solutions

Locality: Campbelltown, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4628 2319

Address: Gilchrist Drive 2560 Campbelltown, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 E-cigarettes: There’s a lot of talk about these at the moment. Did you know, that people who use e-cigarettes are 3 times more likely to become tobacco smokers? A lot of people think e-cigarettes are a safer option, but there are some serious concerns around these. Want to learn more and chat further about this? Send us a message or connect with us.... https://youthsolutions.com.au/ #ecigarettes #vaping #vapingfacts #youthhealth #aod #prevention #healthpromotion #youthsolutions #vape

25.01.2022 #THISWEEKEND: The top tip from our youth volunteer, Kassee, for your weekend celebrations? Make sure someone knows where you are going. We also love her tip about steering clear of anything you aren’t comfortable with. Kassee has been part of our Youth Advisory Group for a number of years now, so we also asked her what her favourite Safer Celebrations campaign has been. And it’s another vote for #WhatAboutTomorrow!! ... If you haven’t seen this one yet, it’s definitely worth checking out: https://youthsolutions.com.au/what-about-tomorrow #throwbackcampaign #safercelebrations #whatabouttomorrow #aod #alcoholsafety #healthpromotion

25.01.2022 What a great idea! NSW Health has declared 2021 as the Year of Being Kind to Yourself. A year for making sure you take care of yourself and your mental health. And that sounds pretty amazing to us! How will you take care of yourself this week? Tell us in the comments!

25.01.2022 Planning your new year resolutions? Volunteering or getting involved with the community part of your plan? Youth Solutions will soon be recruiting for our volunteer Youth Advisory Group! Join like-minded young people as we plan and carry out youth health and drug and alcohol prevention programs and campaigns! It’s all about helping young people to be healthy, safe and connected! Interested? Send us a DM, email [email protected] or visit the page for YAG info: https://youthsolutions.com.au//our-p/youth-advisory-group/

25.01.2022 Know a local legend? Nominate an individual or group in our Australia Day awards now; Whether they've excelled academically, in sport or have performed a great ...service to our Campbelltown community. Hear from Emma Macfarlane, our 2020 citizen of the year about what the nomination and award has meant for her. https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/AustraliaDayAwards

25.01.2022 What a great morning! The Family Focus Legal team very kindly hosted a special morning tea today for Youth Solutions! We loved catching up with the Family Focus Legal team, sharing our work, as well as having some conversations about our individual giving program. Thanks for your ongoing support! We look forward to working with you all in 2021! #thankyou #familyfocuslegal #sponsor #supporter

25.01.2022 9 DAYS TO GO: Christmas is literally on our doorstep! So, we want to know, what are you looking forward to most? Christmas food? Or time with friends and family? Tell us in the comments! https://youthsolutions.com.au//tis-the-season-to-celebrat/

25.01.2022 MAKE A DIFFERENCE: ‘Tis the season of giving! If you are considering making a donation this Christmas, we’d be so honoured if you’d donate to Youth Solutions! (Our team members Sam and Karen would love some help to fill up the donation tins!) DONATE HERE: https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-involved/donate/ All donations to Youth Solutions help our charity to make a difference in the lives of young people. Be there for young people; make a donation to help us to forge ahead ...with our important drug and alcohol harm prevention and health promotion work. #donate #charity #donatetocharity #christmasdonation #tistheseasonofgiving #theseasonofgiving #makeadifference #youth #youthcharity #youthhealth #youthwellbeing #youthsolutions

25.01.2022 FASTFORWARD FRIDAY: Imagine the celebration and excitement when we are finally able to host our Annual Charity Event next July! Safe to say, we really missed not having this one in 2020; so we’re keen to make sure we can get our amazing supporters together for this one in 2021. Mark the calendar, prep your Denim and Diamonds and get ready for a great night out that will make a difference in the lives of local young people!... #savethedate #fastforwardfriday #charity #fundraising #bringon2021 #togetherwecanmakeadifference #youthsolutions https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-invol/fundraising-events/

24.01.2022 It’s time to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD)! This year’s theme is Not all Disabilities are Visible and it’s a timely reminder to us all about the importance of being inclusive and supportive something we are always striving for here at YS! We’re proud to deliver our tailored programs with young people of all abilities. Keen to learn more about IDPWD? Check out the site! https://idpwd.org #IDPWD

24.01.2022 #MondayMotivation: Welcome to a new week! And this week we are reflecting on all the great things we can achieve when we work together. We LOVE working with so many businesses, community groups, organisations, charities, young people and their supporters. So, thank you to all those people who work with YS together we can make a difference! Leave a shout out in the comments to someone who you love working with, or appreciate support from! #workingtogether #togetherwecanma...keadifference https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-involved/current-sponsors/

24.01.2022 Happy Saturday! We’re striding in to mid-November and the peak celebration season. Sooo what’s your plans for the weekend?! Here’s a #throwback to our #WhatAboutTomorrow Safer Celebrations campaign from 2018, to help you celebrate safely and preserve your tomorrow!! ... What message resonates with you the most?! #throwbackcampaign #safercelebrations #whatabouttomorrow Campbelltown Catholic Club

24.01.2022 We’re up to week 6 of our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta! And this week’s theme is Stay Active. Staying active does wonders for your mental health. Let’s kick things off with a challenge! Organise to meet up with a friend to go for a walk, play tennis or throw a ball around! Anything that gets your body moving will be great fun! Friends that sweat together, stay together. Then tell us about it (or show us!) in the comments!... #rechargeyouth #stayactive #ysyouth Recharge Online Youth Fiesta is brought to you by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by: Camden Council

24.01.2022 #MondayMotivation: What a great one for the holiday season! Let’s be good to one another staring with a simple thank you message! Give a SHOUT OUT to someone who has brought some light into your life this year. We’ll start! A big shout out to all the many young people, services, businesses, sponsors and supporters who have worked with us this year! We love what we do because of you! https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-involved/current-sponsors/... #shoutout #christmasquotes #tistheseason #youthsolutions #youthhealth #thankful

24.01.2022 We’re wrapping up the Get Info Life theme of our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta today and getting ready for a new theme launch tomorrow for the week ahead. The Get Into Life events and tips were put together by our friends at headspace Campbelltown. headspace Campbelltown offer a range of free services for young people, ranging from mental health and youth services, right through to dietician and doctor appointments, sexual health services and drug and alcohol services. To l...earn more or get in touch, check out their Facebook page, visit the website: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/campbelltown/ or give them a call on 4627 9089. #rechargeyouth

23.01.2022 Have you ever donated to Youth Solutions or supported one of our fundraising activities? How would you like to help us win a $1000 donation for YS? GiveNow are running a Giving Tuesday on Tuesday 1 December, where four charities will win a $1000! How?! Well, over to you!... Supporters and donors to YS can post their #MyGivingStory to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter on December 1 and share how supporting Youth Solutions makes them feel. That gains our charity entry into the running to win $1000!! The rules are below. Please mark your calendar and share this one with your YS supporter friends! (And in case you are interested, you can make a donation to Youth Solutions online here: https://www.givenow.com.au/youthsolutions) Post your #MyGivingStory to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter between 12am AEDT and 3pm AEDT on December 1. Include the #MyGivingStory hashtag and {organisation}’s name, and tag GiveNow on Facebook (@GiveNow.com.au), Instagram (@GiveNowaus) or Twitter (@GiveNownews) in order to enter. Entries can be in the form of text, image or video. The more creative, moving or inspiring the post, the more likely you’ll win!

23.01.2022 #SundayShoutOut: This week, we’re shouting out to our wonderful Fundraising Committee volunteers! Have you met them all? These ladies do a great job, helping us to raise funds so we can continue our work preventing alcohol and drug related harm to local young people. At the moment, they are working a Paint & Congregate Christmas Fundraiser. Guided painting session, nibbles and plenty of Christmas cheer! If you’d like to support the event: https://events.humanitix.com/paint-ch...ristmas-fundraiser #volunteers #youthhealth #aod #prevention #fundraisingvolunteers #community #christmaspainting #paintandcongregate #paintandsip

23.01.2022 There are some great online supports available over the Christmas and holiday season. Here’s two great ones: eheadspace: free counselling for young people: https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/ Working it Out with YoDAA tool: helps you work out where you're at with your drug and alcohol use and provided helpful feedback: http://www.workingitoutwithyodaa.org.au/

23.01.2022 A simple #MondayMotivation to start our week! Make sure you take time to take care of yourself. Perhaps it’s eating well (like our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta theme for the week), or scheduling in some self-care time? What will you do to take care of you this week? #rechargeyouth #ysyouth

23.01.2022 Yoga and mindfulness are so good for our mental health. Here’s another exciting and free session happening online for young people. This one is being hosted this afternoon from 4.30pm by our friends YMCA NSW for Camden region young people. Details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/uplift-open-session-registr

22.01.2022 WORK WITH US: Want to do work that makes a difference? Passionate about youth health, safety and wellbeing? Enjoy working in a fun, rewarding and fast-paced environment? Then great news for you, because we are recruiting!! Apply now for the Health Promotion Officer role! https://youthsolutions.com.au/sub/employment-opportunities/

22.01.2022 ‘Tis the season, here in the Youth Solutions office! (AND it’s 1 month ‘til the big day too!) The team was very excited to pop our Christmas decorations a little early this year! What about you? Have you decorated? Share your picture with us! #tistheseason #christmasstartsearly #christmas2020 #ourteam #1monthtilchristmas #youthservices #youthwork #youthsolutions

22.01.2022 Q: Who doesn’t want to miss out on a fun event and a chance to win a great cash prize? A: YOU! Go on, book your spot for our upcoming Online Trivia Night for Charity! TICKETS: https://onlinetriviaforcharity.eventbrite.com.au/... This is event is kindly being hosted by our friends at Gregory Hills Next Gen Rotary, in partnership with Youth Solutions, to raise funds for both our causes! Plus it will be a whole lot of fun, from the comfort of your own home! #charitytrivia #triviaforcharity #onlinetrivia #togetherwecanmakeadifference

22.01.2022 #THANKYOU: We caught up with Kim and Tony from Gregory Hills Next Gen Rotary yesterday, who presented our CEO Geraldine with a $1000 cheque for Youth Solutions! The funds were raised from the Club’s recent Online Trivia Night for Youth Solutions (which was so much fun!) + a donation from the club itself. Thank you so much to Gregory Hills Next Gen Rotary for your incredible support of Youth Solutions and the young people we work with. And a special thank you also to everyone... who supported the recent Online Trivia Night. #community #together #thankyou #rotary #youthsolutions #grateful

22.01.2022 It’s #MentalHealthMonth! Our team and youth volunteers are particularly excited about this month we love doing our bit to help people take care of their mental health + we are still rolling out activities for our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta. But to celebrate #MHM, we’d love you to take part in this special competition! Like us on Facebook AND Instagram. Like this post. Then comment with your top tip for looking after your mental health.... At the end of the month, we will select a winner to take home the prize of a $100 Uber Eats voucher! Competitions Terms and Conditions: https://youthsolutions.com.au/disclaimer/

22.01.2022 #THROWBACK: Time for our #SaferCelebrations throwback! This one hails back to 2013 but the messages are just as relevant today. Delivered in partnership with Campbelltown Catholic Club, our What’s The Cost To You? campaign encouraged us all to think about the costs of unsafe choices when we are celebrating. There’s plenty to celebrate; what’s your tip for a great and safe celebration?!... #throwbackcanpaign #safercelebrationsthrowbackcampaign #youthsolutions #alcoholsafety #healthpromotion #whatsthecosttoyou https://youthsolutions.com.au/current-projects/

22.01.2022 Seasonal eating could give you that mental health boost you need. What food are you most excited to eat this summer? #rechargeyouth #eatwell #mentalhealthawearnessmonth #ysyouth

22.01.2022 #SHAREPOWER: You never know when someone might need help or support, especially at this time of year. Help us to spread the word! Share this one around to make sure all of your friends see that there are a range of 24 Hour Support Lines available to provide help and support. You are not alone. There is always help available. And if you’d like some further information about help and support services or how to take that next step, connect with us. https://youthsolutions.com.a...u/get-help/ #SupportSeries #helpandsupport #spreadtheword #inthistogether #christmassupport #referral #community #YouthSolutions See more

21.01.2022 Ever wondered what’s so great about Youth Solutions’ health education and drug and alcohol harm prevention projects? Sam, Karen and Emily head up our Program Team, so we asked them to share their thoughts with you! Program bookings: https://youthsolutions.com.au/book-our-programs/ #healtheducation #youthsolutions #aod #harmprevention #harmreduction #alcoholsafety #youthhealth #youtheducation #youthsupport

21.01.2022 A great one for our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta from our friends at headspace Campbelltown #rechargeyouth

21.01.2022 TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS: 2021: Can you believe it’s just around the corner?! Which also means, that our calendar for 2021 program bookings is NOW OPEN! If you’d like a drug and alcohol prevention, health promotion program delivered with your young people, get in touch today! https://youthsolutions.com.au/book-our-programs/

20.01.2022 SATURDAY CELEBRATING TIP: Mocktail hour! This one comes from our team member, Amanda. Why not sip a delicious mocktail between (or instead of) alcoholic drinks?! The same yummy goodness, but kinder to your head and your pocket (more $ for a Christmas treat for yourself, we say!) This one’s easy: One part apple-raspberry cordial to 10 parts sparkling mineral water and 5 parts lemonade. Then choose your add-ins; berries, apple slices and mint are perfect!... #safercelebrations #saturdaycelebrations #celebrationtips #mocktails #mocktailrecipes #safercelebrating #throwbackcampaign #alcoholsafety #aod #youthhealth #harmprevention #healthpromotion https://youthsolutions.com.au//what-about-tomorrow-celebra

19.01.2022 Greater Sydney’s restrictions are changing 12:01AM on 3 January. Read more here http://bit.ly/greater-syd-update

19.01.2022 Rethinking your relationship with alcohol or drugs this year? Here’s some top tools and apps to help you assess where you are at and guide where to from there: Headspace AOD deck: https://headspace.org.au/decks/aod-deck/ Hello Sunday Morning Daybreak App: https://hellosundaymorning.org/daybreak/ ... Your Room Alcohol Risk Assessment Tool: https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au//risk-assessment-tool.a See more

19.01.2022 SAFER CELEBRATIONS: Our Throwback Campaign is in full swing! And what better way to do a Throwback Campaign than to ask YOU, our young people, which ones you’ve loved the most! Sam, our youth volunteer, loved the What About Tomorrow? campaign! Why is it so amazing (according to Sam, and to us!)? Check out the campaign web page to see! https://youthsolutions.com.au//what-about-tomorrow-celebr/ ... #throwbackcampaign #safercelebrations #whatabouttomorrow Campbelltown Catholic Club

19.01.2022 EEK! It’s almost Christmas! We hope you are all ready and prepared for some great Christmas fun with your family and friends. As you prep for your celebrations, here are our top tips for doing it safely. https://youthsolutions.com.au//tis-the-season-to-celebrat/ #chrismaseve #christmascelebrations #throwbackcampaign #safercelebrations #merrychristmas #topcelebratingtips

18.01.2022 Did you know that just seven drinks a week raises the relative risk of alcohol-linked cancers by about 10%? Check out some ‘sobering’ research findings about the health risks of alcohol. Need help around alcohol? Visit https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-help/or send us a message for some referral support.

18.01.2022 A huge thank you to our long-time friends and supporters at Marsdens Law Group! The team recently signed up as the event sponsor again for our 2021 ChariTEA High Tea event and we’re so grateful to have them on board. Tickets to this February event are currently sold out (but stay tuned in case we can offer another round of sales in future!) https://www.marsdens.net.au/ ... #thankyou #community #togetherwecanmakeadifference #sponsor #charityhightea #hightea #youthsolutions

18.01.2022 #SundayShoutOut: This week’s shout out goes to the amazing team at Campbelltown Catholic Club . Not only our Major Corporate Partner, but also a table sponsor of our 2021 ChariTEA High Tea! Thanks team! https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-invol/fundraising-events/

18.01.2022 #NAIDOCWeek: Check out our team’s contribution to ANTaR National's Sea of Hands initiative for NAIDOC Week! ANTaR’s iconic Sea of Hands is a symbol of solidarity with First Nations People in Australia and this year they are asking people to contribute to a Virtual Sea of Hands. Can you guess which creation belongs to which team member?!... #seaofhands #virtualseaofhands

17.01.2022 Our first #MONDAYMOTIVATION for the year! Looking forward to many of those best days in 2021! The YS team is back on deck from today and excited to start work on the year ahead; helping out young people to be healthy, safe and connected! What are you looking forward to most this year? #mondayinspiration #quotes #bestdays #newyear

17.01.2022 THANK YOU: A special thank you to our friends at The Greater Narellan Business Chamber , who recently surprised us with a $500 donation to support our youth drug and alcohol harm prevention work. Thank you to the Chamber family for your ongoing support of YS and the young people we work with! #thankyou #community #together

17.01.2022 Have you got in touch with headspace Campbelltown to book your place at this afternoon’s grounding exercises class?! It’s a free workshop for young people and all part of the Recharge Online Youth Fiesta being delivered by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions and supported by: Camden Council. https://youthsolutions.com.au/recharge/... #rechargeyouth #ysyouth #youthwellness #youthwellbeing #7tipsforahealthyheadspace #learnskillsfortoughtimes #youthmentalhealth #copingskills #artexpression

17.01.2022 Hello Saturday!! Want our top celebrating tips for tonight?! Drumroll. Drinking alcohol? Skip the driving. No one wants to lose their licence, or worse! A safe way home with someone sober is always the way to go (say hello to Uber or hit up great friends and family). Bonus tip: Plan ahead so you don’t get stranded. Know what to do if an emergency happens call Triple 000! Nothing is as important as your life or your friends’ lives. Under 18? Children and young peopl...e are most at risk from the harms of alcohol. So, skip the alcohol and take care of your brain and your future. MORE TIPS: https://youthsolutions.com.au//tis-the-season-to-celebrat/ #safercelebrations #saturdaycelebrations #celebrationtips #safercelebrating #throwbackcampaign #alcoholsafety #aod #youthhealth #harmprevention #healthpromotion

16.01.2022 Planning to head to the beach this Summer? The Wollondilly Beach Bus is back in 2021. The bus is a free service for everyone in the community and in 2021 is operating every MONDAY in January taking residents from the Shire to North Wollongong Beach. For more info contact Wollondilly Shire Council on 4677 1100 or [email protected].

16.01.2022 FUNDRAISING EVENTS: We’re excited to deliver some great (COVID-Safe!) events this year! We’re navigating all the changing restrictions to ensure that our events are delivered safely, in accordance with the health and government guidelines (and of course, our own COVID Safe Plan). We’re really committed to ensuring all we do on the fundraising front (and beyond) prioritises the health and safety of our community, supporters, team, young people and volunteers. Stay tuned for al...l the event updates this year. First up: we have 2 events on the calendar for early this year! Check out our February ChariTEA High Tea and our March Charity Golf Day (and how to get involved!) on our website: https://youthsolutions.com.au//fun/2021-charitea-high-tea/ https://youthsolutions.com.au//fund/charity-golf-day-2021/ #fundraising #community #charity #charityevents #covid #fundraisingduringcovid

16.01.2022 Merry Christmas! We hope you have a fabulous day and a safe and happy holiday season! If you find yourself in need of help and support this holiday season, please check out some of the 24-Hour Support Lines available: https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-he/24-hour-support-lines/ ... #merrychristmas #happyholidays #helpthischristmas

16.01.2022 #StayActive: Try including some of these exercises, put together by our friends at Traxisde, in your next workout! HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise with rest periods. The intensity of the exercise means that HIIT sessions can be as short as 1530 minutes but provide equal benefits moderate intensity exercise. Why are our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta partners so keen to help you Stay Active? Because keeping active is sooo good for your Mental Health! #rechargeyou...th #HIIT #ysyouth #menalhealth Recharge Online Youth Fiesta is brought to you by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by: Camden Council

15.01.2022 11 DAYS OF DOUBLE DEMERITS We remind motorists to drive safely as double demerits are in place for 11 days over the Christmas and New Year holiday p...eriod! Double demerits start on Thursday 24th December and run through to Sunday 3rd January, 2021. The double demerit points period applies from midnight of the start date to midnight on the finish date Drivers caught using their phones during a double demerit period can expect to be hit with the fine as well as up to 10 demerits Don't get caught out like Santa, drive safely this holiday period! If you have any issues, please contact our #Criminal Law Solicitors on 0416 184 412 for assistance! #Christmas #NewYears #Speeding #DoubleDemerits

15.01.2022 We’re wrapping up this week’s Recharge Online Youth Fiesta theme: Eat Well. We’ve been sharing some home cooked recipes and seasonal foods to enjoy, but have you ever thought about HOW you store your food? Are you doing it right? Eating well also includes storing good safely. Look at our tips on how you should be storing your food to ensure it is safe for you to eat. And comment if you learnt something new! #rechargeyouth #eatwell #foodsecurity #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #...safefoodstorage Recharge Online Youth Fiesta is brought to you by headspace Campbelltownn, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by: Camden Council

15.01.2022 #MONDAYMOTIVATION: It’s the most wonderful time of the year, they say! But we know, that for many people, it can also be the toughest time of year. So, with that in mind, our inspirational quote to kick off this week is acknowledging all of those who might need some help or support. Well done if you’ve reached out to get it. And if you are still working up to that, remember, you can connect with Youth Solutions we are here. https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-help/

15.01.2022 Interested in learning more about Mental Health? Youth Solutions will host a FREE online Mental Health education workshop for young people later this month. It will be interactive, fun, relaxed and engaging! Our YAG volunteers will also help our Health Promotion Coordinator to run this one. Plus everyone who joins the workshop goes into the draw to win a $50 Uber Eats voucher. Tag your friends and book your place now. Send us a message or email [email protected]. ... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmonth #ysyouth See more

15.01.2022 How amazing!! Our friends at Hillross Macarthur recently put us forward for a grant opportunity via the Future 2 Make A Difference Program. And we were successful!! We are so grateful for your support and we cannot begin to tell you how much this contribution of $10 000 will assist our project work next year! #thankyou #grant #community #togetherwecanmakeadifference

14.01.2022 Oh my yum!! Blueberry and white chocolate cheesecake anyone?! Yes please! Head into The House of Art Camden this month to get yourself a slice and all the proceeds will be donated to Youth Solutions! How amazing (and delicious!) is that!? Thanks so much to The House of Art Camden for this generous initiative!

14.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday: We love supporting our local schools! We may not have been able to attend the Ambarvale High School R U OK? Day event in person in September, due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we were thrilled to be able to provide some Youth Solutions goodies and health promotional materials to share with their students. Congratulations to the school for their successful recess and lunchtime stalls! #togetherwecanmakeadifference #RUOKDay #community #supportingouryoungpeople

14.01.2022 Have you taken part in the challenge we posted on Friday yet? Our friends at Traxside Youth Health Service are challenging people to take a local nature walk and share a picture (and tag us!). One lucky person will also win a free native plant. It’s all part of our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta! To inspire your nature walking, our YAG members Brittany and Kassee have shared their favourite nature walks. These ones are a little out of town, but according to Brittany and Kassee,... are well worth the trip! Recharge Online Youth Fiesta partners is brought to you by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by: Camden Council #rechargeyouth #ysyouth

13.01.2022 #SundayShoutOut: This week we’re shouting out to Daniel and Lizette from Antonia Albert Collection . These locals launched their own range of all natural, Australian, cruelty-free, vegan skin and sports care products a little while back. Part of their mission is giving back to the local community, so they donate 10% of all online sales to charity (and Youth Solutions is one of those charities be sure to select Youth Solutions at the check out!) So if you are looking for a C...hristmas gift or some lush skin care for yourself, look no further: https://antoniaalbert.com.au/. Thanks for supporting Youth Solutions, Antonia Albert Collection! #naturalskincare #australianskincare #charityskincare #charity #youthsolutions #community #shoplocal #antoniaalbertcollection

13.01.2022 Good on you NSW; the very first jurisdiction in Australia to pass online alcohol laws! Alcohol companies in NSW will now need to check ID online at point of sale for all same day deliveries and distributors will need to complete Responsible Service of Alcohol training. A welcomed step to protect our young people! Read FARE’s media release here: https://fare.org.au/new-laws-in-nsw-close-loopholes-for-on/

13.01.2022 Happy New Year!!! From all of us here, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy 2021! #happynewyear #2021 #safehappyhealthy

13.01.2022 In just 20 days it will be Christmas Eve!! How do you and your friends make Christmas special? What’s your top Christmas celebration tip? What do you enjoy the most? In line with our safer celebrating focus this month, we want to hear YOUR top Christmas celebrating ideas. Perhaps you like to use the season to bake treats? Connect with friends or family? Treat yourself to something nice? Or even give back to charity (P.S. it’s a great time of year to get behind youth hea...lth and donate to YS!) ‘Tis the season, so share your ideas with us and we’ll collate some of the best to share over the next few weeks! #christmasideas #christmastips #communitychristmas #youthsolutions #safercelebrations #celebratesafely #youthhealth P.S. Macarthur Drug & Alcohol Services Committee Incorporated is our incorporated name.

12.01.2022 #MondayMotivation: What a quote for the last day of November! We’ve got just one month of 2020 left. We know it’s been a tough one for many. So, what will you do to make it count?! And remember, help is always available when you need it. Connect with us or visit our website: https://youthsolutions.com.au/... #makeitcount #reachout

12.01.2022 New Year’s Eve is going to be different this year if you or your loved one has been identified as a close contact to a confirmed case of COVID-19. Even though o...n New Year’s Eve you won’t be physically together with family and friends, you can still celebrate and create memories, by: Staying connected with your family and friends via telephone, email or social media and watching the fireworks broadcast live at midnight on ABC TV. Asking your family, friends or other members of the household to drop off a special meal to your front door. If this is not possible, you could order groceries or a meal online or by telephone. Remember it is important to look after your mental health during isolation. Think about how you have coped with difficult situations in the past and reassure yourself that you will cope with this situation too. Remember that isolation won’t last for long. Exercise regularly at home. Options could include exercise DVDs, dancing, floor exercises, yoga, walking around the backyard or using home exercise equipment if you have it. Exercise is a proven treatment for stress and depression. For more information and support while in isolation: - Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 - Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 - NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Thank you for isolating for 14 days and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. For more information about being a close contact, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/advice-for-contacts.aspx

11.01.2022 Hello Saturday! We are throwing waaay back to our 2016 Celebrate Safe and Well campaign with Campbelltown Catholic Club. Do you remember this one? Some great tips for your Saturday celebrations here. What’s your weekend looking like? Got a safer celebrating tip to share?... #throwbackcampaign #safercelebrations #celebratesafeandwell #aod #alcoholsafety #healthpromotion

11.01.2022 headspace Campbelltown are running another great workshop this afternoon for young people this one is a creative art as expression session. It’s free and well worth attending!! Contact headspace Campbelltown now if you are keen to snag a last minute spot. This one is also part of the Recharge Online Youth Fiesta that we are proudly part of. ... https://youthsolutions.com.au/recharge/ #rechargeyouth #ysyouth

11.01.2022 It’s only around the corner now! And we still have heaps of spots available for out Online Trivia Night!! Join us for your chance to win a cash prize (25% of ticket sales!) plus it will be loads of fun and will also raise funds for the work of 2 amazing organisations Gregory Hills Next Gen Rotary and Youth Solutions! And if you ask us, the best part? You can get behind this one from the comfort of you own home! What a way to spend a Friday night?!... BOOK NOW: https://onlinetriviaforcharity.eventbrite.com.au/

11.01.2022 NEW YEAR’S EVE! Catching up with friends today to ring in the new year? We’re throwing back to our #CelebrateSafeandWell campaign to share some great tips for looking out for one another! And remember, it’s important to maintain COVID-19 safety (think physical distancing, handwashing and the works) to make sure everyone stays healthy for the new year.... Enjoy your celebrations and catch you in 2021! #newyearseve #newyearseve2020 #nye #safercelebtations #throwbackcampaign #celebratingtips #partytips #healthpromotion #socialmarketing

11.01.2022 There will be plenty happening over the coming week for the Recharge Online Youth Fiesta, including a FREE art expression class on Wednesday afternoon (7 October) and a FREE grounding exercises class on Tuesday afternoon (6 October). Contact headspace Campbelltown to register your interest! Recharge Online Youth Fiesta partners is brought to you by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by: Camden Council #rechargeyouth #ysyouth #youthwellness #youthwellbeing #7tipsforahealthyheadspace #learnskillsfortoughtimes #youthmentalhealth #copingskills #meditationskills #groundingexercises

10.01.2022 FRIDAY THOUGHT: Are you a Jacob or a Bella? (And no, we are not talking about anything Twilight related!) We’re throwing back to our #WhatAboutTomorrow safer celebrating campaign with Campbelltown Catholic Club, which encouraged mates to look out for one another when celebrating (and particularly when drinking alcohol). Good mates can be the sober designated driver. Good mates can watch out for each other. Good makes keep it COVID safe. ... Who do you resonate with more, Jacob or Bella? And what will you do to keep safe this weekend? https://youthsolutions.com.au//what-about-tomorrow-celebr/ #celebratesafe #goodmades #alcoholsafety #safercelebrations #throwback #throwbackcampaign

10.01.2022 How amazing is this! Sue-Lei recently hosted a guided painting afternoon at her house, turning the get together into a fundraiser for Youth Solutions. We are beyond thrilled (and grateful) to share that Sue-Lei and her friends raised an incredible $670 for Youth Solutions! ... Thank you to Sue-Lei and all the avid painters for their support! And we must say, your artworks turned out to be pretty spectacular too!

10.01.2022 Two sleeps to go!! Book your spot NOW for Friday’s Online Trivia Night! Support charity, have some fun and win yourself some cash! TICKETS: https://onlinetriviaforcharity.eventbrite.com.au/ Thanks to the Gregory Hills Next Gen Rotary for hosting this event, in partnership with Youth Solutions.

10.01.2022 Hello weekend! Tapping into our 'Eat Well' theme for the week, we thought we’d share a favourite recipe from our YAG member Ellie! Yummy, easy, One Pot Italian Chicken. Ellie’s tried and tested this one and has assured us it’s a winner. Perhaps skip the takeaway this weekend and do a spot of cooking good for the soul we say! What will you whip up this weekend?!... #ysyouth #rechargeyouth https://www.taste.com.au//one-pot-italian-chicken/l54ci7i3

10.01.2022 #SELFCARE: It’s always important, particularly as we manage the latest with COVID-19. So here’s a #ThursdayThrowback to the COVID-19 self-care guide we shared last year. What’s your top self-care tip? Need some more ideas or info? Check out our website: https://youthsolutions.com.au//covid-19-resources-and-sel/ #covidselfcare #covid19selfcare #inthistogether

10.01.2022 What a great idea for this week’s challenge; practising gratitude! See the challenge below and give it a go! #rechargeyouth

09.01.2022 Our friends at YMCA NSW are hosting a free online fitness session for Camden young people this afternoon from 4.30pm. It’s all part of the region’s Mental Health Month celebrations and support of young people. Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/uplift-open-session-registr

08.01.2022 On Friday, our wonderful Fundraising Committee volunteers hosted a Paint & Congregate Christmas event. The intimate event allowed guests to explore their creative side with a guided painting session. Not only was the event loads of fun and a creative hit, but it also raised funds for Youth Solutions! Thank you to the Committee volunteers who planned and hosted this one; you are amazing! Thanks also to all those wo attended or supported the event, Hunts Hotel Liverpool for the yummy food and the event artist, Vanessa, for her guidance. #community #paintandcongregate #youthsolutions #fundraising #thankyou #amazingvolunteers

08.01.2022 It’s not just #MentalHealthMonth it’s also week 4 of our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta. And they go hand in hand! Our friends at headspace Campbelltown are leading this one and it’s all about LEARNING SKILLS FOR TOUGH TIMES! This week we will share their tips, activities and challenges that will help you build skills to use when you’re going through a tough time. What better way to kick off this week than with a challenge? ... Gratitude can be a powerful tool to help boost well-being in a number of way. Tell someone you’re grateful to have in your life about the impact they’ve had and let us know in the comments below how you feel! Recharge Online Youth Fiesta brought to you by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library & Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by Camden Council. #rechargeyouth #ysyouth

08.01.2022 PAINT NIGHT: Yep, our Fundraising Committee volunteers can sure deliver the goods! Guided painting session, with all materials Plenty of Christmas cheer Photo wall fun Yummy food + drink on arrival... Raising funds to donate to Youth Solutions Want to come? Of course you do! There are limited spots available for this one. Book tickets now: https://events.humanitix.com/paint-christmas-fundraiser Special thanks to the Youth Solutions Fundraising Committee volunteers for hosting this event to raise funds to donate to Youth Solutions. #paintfundraiser #guidedpainting #paintandcongregate #paintandsip #christmascheer #youthsolutions #charity #community See more

08.01.2022 Are you a creative type? Live in the Campbelltown local government area? Then this one is for you! Our friends a headspace Campbelltown are running a youth art competition, with $500 in prizes up for grabs! Contact the team at headspace for more info, or send them through your entry before 30 November! #artcompetition #youthart #youthartcompetition #connections #community

08.01.2022 Our #SundayShoutOut this week goes to our new Youth Advisory Group volunteer Nathaniel! Welcome aboard Nathaniel! Keen to learn more about what our youth volunteers do (or how to get involved)?! Then check out the web page: https://youthsolutions.com.au//our-p/youth-advisory-group/ #ourpeople #youthvoice #youthparticipation #youthled #community #together

08.01.2022 #CONGRATULATIONS to our good friends at the Western Sydney University Medicine in Context Community Team, which was awarded the 2020 Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic’s Excellence in Teaching Partnerships award this month! Youth Solutions is very proud to be a community partner for the Medicine in Context program, providing training support and student placement opportunities for our next generation of doctors. Well done to all involved! #community #futuredoctors #youthhealth #youthsolutions

07.01.2022 If you live in the Greater Sydney region (including the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and Wollongong), changes have been made to the existing Public Health ...Order. It is important for everyone to understand what you can and cannot do. Further announcements will be made in coming days. There are no changes to restrictions if you live in regional NSW. For more information, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rul

07.01.2022 YOUR SAY: Our friends at Camden Council have released a youth survey and want to hear from you! There’s also $750 worth of prizes up for grabs for those who take the time to complete the survey, including a year-long Netflix subscription and some great gift vouchers. If you live, work or study in the Camden region and are aged 11 24, you can have your say here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMPDKSH

07.01.2022 FREE online yoga sessions! Yes please! As part of the Recharge Online Youth Fiesta, you can take part in free online beginner yoga sessions! There are 3 sessions being hosted by our friends at Traxside Youth Health Service, so lock in your place now to one (or all!) of them.... Booking links can be found on the Recharge web page: https://youthsolutions.com.au/submenu/events/recharge/ #rechargeyouth #stayactive #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #ysyouth Recharge Online Youth Fiesta is brought to you by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by: Camden Council

07.01.2022 Our team is taking a well-deserved break and our office will be ready to open again on Monday 4 January. We wish you all a safe & happy Christmas and New Year. Catch you in 2021! If you find yourself in need of help and support this holiday season, please check out some of the 24-Hour Support Lines available: https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-he/24-hour-support-lines/ #closedfortheholidays #onlyforalittlewhile #bebacksoon #christmasholidays

06.01.2022 We’re wrapping up the Get Into Life theme from the past week of our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta. This week’s challenges and nature walks inspiration were brought to you by our friends at Traxside Youth Health Service. So, we thought we’d finish the week by sharing a bit about them! Traxside is a FREE and confidential service for young people aged 12 - 24 years of age who live in the Macarthur area. Their services include counselling, doctor and nurse clinics, group programs ...and health education. Traxside also offer free safe sex supplies. They also run a needle and syringe exchange program. You can contact Traxside to learn more: 4633 0880 | 4 Langdon Ave, Campbelltown | https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au//centres_traxside.html Recharge Online Youth Fiesta partners is brought to you by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by: Camden Council

06.01.2022 We are pretty proud to share that we are now stockists of Escabags - Escape Bags. Escabags is a local charity, providing Escape Bags which are filled with the necessities that a victim of abuse and his/her children may need when initially escaping from a dangerous or abusive situation. Youth Solutions will now have bags kept at our office should anyone find themselves in need of one. Well done to Escabags for this fantastic initiative; we’re honoured to get behind it.... #escabags #support #domesticviolencesupport #workingtogether #community #escapebags #referral

06.01.2022 We’ve got plenty of program bookings in the pipeline for this year! For us, it’s all about helping young people to be healthy, safe, connected and prevented from drug and alcohol harm. Here’s one of our fave photos from December, working with some amazing young people! Keen to learn more? https://youthsolutions.com.au/current-projects/ #youthhealthprograms #youthhealth #youthsolutions #aod #prevention

06.01.2022 #SundayShoutOut: This week we’re shouting out to our friends at CharBella Cakes (have you tried their delicious offerings?!) CharBella Cakes has come on board again as a Table Sponsor for our 2021 High Tea! Thanks so much for your support! #thankyou #hightea #charitea #charityhightea #community #sponsor #togetherwemakeadifference

06.01.2022 CALLING OUR NEXT TEAM MEMBER: Are you our next Health Promotion Officer? Our team is looking to employ our next health promotion professional, experienced in delivering youth health education. Your skills, experience, strong work ethic and ‘make it happen’ approach will be appreciated at YS. INFO about this part-time role https://youthsolutions.com.au/sub/employment-opportunities/ #awardwinningteam #youthsolutions

05.01.2022 December is definitely time to relax, enjoy and celebrate! Luckily, our Fundraising Committee volunteers have come up with the perfect event to help you do just that! Join them for a Paint & Congregate Christmas Fundraiser next month, complete with guided painting session, food and drink on arrival. The best part? Funds raised will be donated to Youth Solutions how lovely is that?!... Tickets are limited, so lock in your spot today! BOOK NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/paint-christmas-fundraiser

05.01.2022 So, as you’ve probably gathered from our recent posts, we are well and truly into Mental Health Month! But did you know, the theme for Mental Health Month, is tune in? So what does that mean and how do you do it? Really, it’s all just about being present and aware. That can include tuning in to yourself, how you feel, your senses and the things that make you feel happy and calm. But it can also include things like tuning into others and feeling connected, tuning in to yo...ur community or tuning into stigma and helping to increase mental health understanding. With the weekend approaching though, we think tuning into yourself and your senses is a great place to start! Thinking about and noting your senses is a great way to be mindful and calm. Do something that makes you feel connected to your senses, like cooking, exploring nature, listening to music and share it with us in the comments! Need some Mental Health Support? Check out our website for a list of support services: https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-help/ #mhm #mentalhealthmonth #ysyouth #tunein

05.01.2022 Keen to get yourself in the know about Mental Health? Then you won’t want to miss our FREE Mental Health workshop online next Tuesday. It’s for young people and will be run with support form our youth volunteers. Lock in your spot now and invite your friends! #ysyouth #mentalhealthmonth

05.01.2022 This week’s #MondayMotivation is more of a timely reminder. A reminder to take care of your mental health. A reminder to prioritise your mental health as much as your physical health. A reminder to reach out for help if and when you feel you need it. There is always support available. https://youthsolutions.com.au/get-help/ ... #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealth #mondayinspiration

05.01.2022 #VOTE: We’re throwing back, but not too far back today. In fact, we’re looking at our Safer Celebrations campaigns with Campbelltown Catholic Club from the last 2 years: #MatesKeepItSafe and What About Tomorrow? Both were great! Both prompted us to do little things to make our celebrations safer (and amazing!) But which one hits the mark more for you (how to decide!?!) Tell us your vote below: #MatesKeepItSafe or What About Tomorrow?!... (Need help deciding? Check the web pages: https://youthsolutions.com.au/project/mateskeepitsafe/ and https://youthsolutions.com.au//what-about-tomorrow-celebr/) #safercelebrating #alcohol #partying #youthhealth #healthpromotion #socialmarketing #aod #prevention #whatabouttomorrow #alcoholsafety #celebrationtips

04.01.2022 Celebrate Safe. No Regrets. This was the message from one of our earlier campaigns with Campbelltown Catholic Club , back in 2012! How to celebrate safe, we hear you ask? Here’s a few of our top tips for the weekend: Reduce your alcohol intake by sipping mocktails or non-alcoholic beverages in between (or instead of!) alcoholic drinks. It’s kinder to your head, liver and your wallet! Make sure you and your friends have a safe way home; that way everyone is safe and read...y to catch up again next weekend! Stick with your friends when you are out. Not only does it keep you safer, but it saves you missing out on making fun memories with your friends. See more tips here: https://youthsolutions.com.au//tis-the-season-to-celebrat/ #safercelebrations #saturdaycelebrations #celebrationtips #safercelebrating #throwbackcampaign #alcoholsafety #aod #youthhealth #harmprevention #healthpromotion

03.01.2022 It's 'Eat Well' week of Recharge: Online Youth Fiesta! Your local library has lots of great cook books on the shelves and online filled with healthy recipes and... photogenic food creations. You can see what's available online at www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Servicesand//YourLibraryOnline Recharge: Online Youth Fiesta is brought to you by Traxside Youth Health Service, headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Youth Solutions and supported by Camden Council and Campbelltown City Council, NSW. The full Recharge Calendar of Events can be viewed at www.youthsolutions.com.au/recharge #rechargeyouth #nswpubliclibraries #readersadvisory #cooking

03.01.2022 Our last #MONDAYMOTIVATION for the year!! And it’s all about the new beginning that awaits us in 2021! Share with us; what’s in your plans for the year ahead?! #beginnings #endofyear #mondayinspiration #mondayquotes #quotestoliveby

03.01.2022 We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our outgoing Board Member Damon May of MayTek IT Solutions, who has delivered 12 years of volunteer service to our charity. A huge thank you to Damon for his amazing work over the years and his ongoing support of YS and our youth health promotion programs. We know you will always be a valued part of the Youth Solutions family. Please join us in congratulating Damon for this contribution (and check out what Damon had to say about finishing up his Board tenure here: https://youthsolutions.com.au//board-member-damon-may-ref/) #thankyou #ourpeople #community #volunteering #communityvolunteering

02.01.2022 Have you ever wandered past one of our Safer Celebrations community stalls? Each year we’ve been out at local shopping centres, community events, carols nights, youth facilities and of course at the Campbelltown Catholic Club for more than a decade, promoting the importance of safer celebrating at this time of year! Here’s a few of our fave photos!! Learn more about alcohol and celebration safety: https://youthsolutions.com.au/project/mateskeepitsafe/.

02.01.2022 TONIGHT: Who’s joining us!? Lock in your spot before 6pm (when ticket sales close) for loads of fun and your chance to win some great prizes! TICKETS: https://onlinetriviaforcharity.eventbrite.com.au/ Gregory Hills Next Gen Rotary.

02.01.2022 Want a quick, easy, healthy and tasty snack? Look no further than this cake in a cup! A minute to prepare and 30 seconds to cook. Have a go at making this cake that our friends at Traxside are sharing for our Recharge Online Youth Fiesta. It is DELICIOUS! For more details, the recipe can be found at the following link: https://butterwithasideofbread.com/100-calorie-chocolate-c/’ #rechargeyouth #eatwell #mentalhealthawearnessmonth... Recharge Online Youth Fiesta is brought to you by headspace Campbelltown, Campbelltown City Library, Traxside Youth Health Service and Youth Solutions. Supported by: Camden Council

01.01.2022 #SundayShoutOut: Congratulations to all of the recent winners and nominees of the Camden Local Business Awards. And a special shout out to the winners who are also devoted Youth Solutions supporters, including Pineapple Marketing & Promotions! Check out all the winners here: https://thebusinessawards.com.au/program/4/Camden #ourcommunity

01.01.2022 The Dilly YAC - Wollondilly Youth Advisory Committee have put together a video about getting help when you need it. Great job guys!