News & events
Congratulations to our Youth Worker Penny and Manly Sunrise
Penny and Cameron Dalgleish met their new little bundle Angus Robert this week and all 3 are doing very well. We are also delighted to announce that Penny and the StreetWork team will be honoured at the upcoming Manly Sunrise Rotary Awards Night for their excellence in local comunity service. StreetWork director and local businessman Murray Cameron will speak at the event along with guest of honour Mike Baird. For details of this exciting event click here. The details - Thurs 23rd Feb 6.30pm for 7pm at International School of Management North Head, tickets are $50 per head and please contact Rotary directly.
StreetWork Community Golf Day at NorthBridge Friday 9th March, 8:30am
Northbridge Rotary Club and Rotary district 9680 are pleased to support StreetWork in their 2012 Community Charity golf day. Please join with our StreetWork Board members and the Northbridge and broader community for a great day. Entry includes a breakfast, golf, lunch, prizes and an auction. Payment Details can be sent to CHARITY GOLF DAY Rotary club of Northbridge Attn Paul Sullivan Po Box 80, Northbridge NSW 1560. more information click here
StreetWork Youth Worker Nominated for the 2012 Australian of the Year
To our surprise, a letter from Adam Gilchrist AM, arrived today advising that our own youth case worker, Joel Frost has been nominated for the Australian of the Year Awards 2012. There is no question many parents and young people in our community admire the work our youth workers do; well done Joel and from all the team, we are very proud of you. For more information go to www.australianoftheyear or click here
Carols in Willoughby Park a Huge Success - Saturday 10th December 2011
StreetWork would like to thank Willoughby City Council for supporting the Carols in the Park held on Saturday 10 December at Willoughby Park. We were lucky enough to enjoy singing and a great turn out after one of Sydney's wetest weeks in over 10 years. This was a fun, family-friendly community event, featuring Willoughby Symphony Choir and Willoughby Band performing popular and classic Christmas favourites such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Silent Night. The highlight for our young people was seeing Santa arrive and even managed to sing a few classics himself. For more great local events in 2012, go to the Willoughby Council website or click here
StreetWork's CEO Chairs the Tim Costello Leadership seminar
In the course of developing leadership skills, StreetWork's staff were invited to attend the "Leadership withTim Costello" seminar hosted by CPA Australia at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Rocks. Andrew Crawford said that Tim's presentation was inspirational and made all 100 guests rejoice in winning the latitude lottery and being born in the lucky country.
Volunteer Training
Training for StreetWork volunteers recently was held at Willoughby with over 37 people attending and was a great success. Our training equips volunteers with great awarenss and knowledge and we attract expert presentations from clinical workers, social workers, youth workers, doctors School staff and the various youth agencies. For copies of slides presented in February click here
Our next training event is scheduled for March 28th, 2012 both at 8am and 6pm and run for 90 minutes; Volunteers can learn from the team what is happening with local crime, youth issues and share knowledge with other experienced volunteers.
RSVP: Amber at our office on 02 94197559 or email rsvp@streetwork.org.au.
We look forward to meeting you!
Annual Dinner 2011!
With thanks to Mark Kerry for an unforgettable evening, as well as great music and entertainment from X factor Michael Eifler. The event was a full capacity fund raising event and we were joined by Minister Gladys Berejiklian, our Patron Nick Farr Jones and International cricket star Monty Panesar along with many of our local community leaders and supporters. We would also like to thank Michael Thomas for the use of the beautiful Willoughby Uniting Church center.
Nick Farr-Jones' address for the StreetWork 30th birthday celebration!
We were recently featured in the TWT! Check it out here
Read our articles in the north shore times!
Friday, December 9, 2011 - "Carols set to help out troubled teens" here
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - "StreetWork: 30 years of helping young people on the north shore" here
More news - Nortshore Living!
December 2011, Issue 9 - "A helping hand this festive season" here
StreetWork CEO hosts "Volatile decision making debate"
On the 28th November, Andrew chaired this panel debate led by Dave Pendleton from the ABC, Mike Homden from the Thin Blue line and Kerry McGoldrick from Woolworths. Youth Worker, Alistair Webster found the debate interesting, educational and directly relevant noting it helps to understand crisis management, critical decision making in the context of working with the NSW Police.
Andrew founded the Risk Discussion Group in early 2010 and the group now boasts over 160 professional and senior members. The discussion group provides an opportunity for participants to network with fellow workers, associates and agencies across all government and industry sectors. The group aims to enhance members technical and business skills and learn from leading speakers and organisations on contemporary risk and governance issues. Topics regularly covered are contemporary and include: corporate governance, ethics, risk, leadership, operations, performance, reputational risk and operational risk. If you wish to join, contact Risk Group Treasurer Mr Frank Chong; frank.chong@suncorp.com.au or go to CPA Australia website;
Northbridge Rotary Community Charity Golf Day
On Friday 4th March 2011 Northbridge Rotary Club held a Charity Golf Day to raise funds for StreetWork. It was very well attended and a great opportunity to show off our new van, which was generously donated by Northbridge Rotary Club in 2009.
See our latest newspaper article on StreetWork's newest initiative at Warringah Mall:
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/mall-youth-aid-program/
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Weekly Youth events
Air & soul workshops
Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm weather permitting at the Corner of Johnson and Devonshire St, Chatswood.
StreetWork's Aerosol Art Workshops provide young people with the freedom and ability to develop aerosol and contemporary art-style skills on legally provided walls. Costs $2 per person. Kindly sponsored by Ironlak.
Please contact Nancy and Amber on (02) 9419 7559 for more information.
Free Food and Drinks with Salvation Army and StreetWork
Thursdays from 3:30pm - 6pm at Chatswood Oval near the Skate Park
Come along and enjoy a feed, all welcome, grab something to eat, make new friends and connect with our local community.
Please contact Amber and Alistair on (02) 9419 7559 for more information
Street Stylz with YouthReach and StreetWork
Thursdays from 6pm - 7pm Warringah Mall and Fridays 6pm - 7pm at Dougherty Center Chatswood
A Hip Hop dance program that is run at Warringah Mall. Dance classes are often very expensive and Street Stylz gives young people an opportunity to learn a new skill and acts as a "creative release".
Please contact Derek on (02) 9419 7559 for more information.
Gym & boxing sessions
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1pm - 3pm
StreetWork's fitness sessions include free access to a gym and a personal trainer for young people who want to improve their health and fitness.
Please contact Alistair and Andrew on (02) 9419 7559 for more information.
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