Walk for Women to Be Staged in Mosman | StreetWork

Join Mosman’s Walk for Women on November 25 to raise awareness of domestic violence. Wear purple & stand for change. Free event, register now.

Led by Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan, the walk will begin at Rawson Oval at 10am and conclude at the Headland Park Artist Precinct in Georges Heights. The end of the walk will feature addresses by Kerry Chikarovski, Board Director of Our Watch, a national leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia, and Paul Devaney, Detective Superintendent and Commander, North Shore Police Area Command.

Participants are encouraged to wear purple (a little or a lot!).

Registrations to join the free walk are encouraged.

When

Friday 25 November 2022

10.00am - 11.00am

Where

Rawson Oval
Rawson Oval, Cross St, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

More Information

events@mosman.nsw.gov.au

Cost

Free

Book now

Career Kickstarter - 8 Week Program Chatswood | Streetwork

Join the 8-week Career Kickstarter program in Chatswood. Gain skills, build confidence & prepare for your career. Register now.

Are you aged 15 to 24?

Want help to find a career path suited to you?

Join our 8-week course and find the support you need to:

  • Learn essential skills needed in any workplace

  • Explore and build on personal strengths and passions

  • Experience in seeking out mentors and connections

  • Build confidence in creating a work or business plan to achieve your goals

  • Resume and interview preparation.

To participate in this course, you will need to purchase a ticket for the first session on 19 October for $20. This ticket is for payment for all sessions.

TUNE INTO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH / StreetWork

October is Mental Health month in NSW. This year’s theme encourages self-awareness, connection & wellbeing .Prioritise your mental health today.

Mental Health Month is celebrated annually in NSW during the month of October. It encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, and to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives.

This year's theme is 'Tune In". Tuning in is about being aware of what is happening inside of ourselves and in the world around us. By tuning in, we can build self-awareness, make effective choices, reduce the impact of worry, and build positive connections.

Find out more about how to get involved at https://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/

#turningyounglivesaroundtogether with Mental Health Month #youthmentalhealth #webelieveinyoungpeople #youthcharity

Appreciation for Tawny Frogmouth's Support/ StreetWork

Thank you, Tawny Frogmouth, for raising awareness for Streetwork’s role in supporting vulnerable young people. Read our feature in the October edition article HERE. The Tawny Frogmouth is a free, independent magazine, publishing 50,000 copies monthly, featuring the important and fascinating stories, events, people, and initiatives taking place on the Northern Beaches. Look out for it in your letterbox or subscribe on their website. #turningyounglivesaround together with Tawny Frogmouth #youthcharity #breakthecycle #webelieveinyouth

An invitation with a difference | StreetWork

Join us for GLAM & GRUNGE 2022 on Sept 24 at Norths Cammeray. Enjoy live music by Monique Montez & support StreetWork. Book your tickets now.

An invitation with a difference! Meet new people and be entertained at StreetWork's fundraising event of the season - GLAM & GRUNGE 2022 It's on Saturday 24 September, 6.30pm at Norths Cammeray. Bring your friends, book a table or come along by yourself and meet our friendly community of supporters. If you love a mix of soul, cabaret and pop - this is the event for you! Enjoy a live performance by acclaimed entertainer Monique Montez. Monique will sing up a storm, performing songs from her hit show Liza Minnelli meets Shirley Bassey meets Dusty Springfield. This year the show won Monique two prestigious Mo' Awards – Best Female Vocalist and Best Tribute Performance. As a cabaret artist, Monique has supported a variety of stars including Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney, Taylor Dane, The Drifters and Sneaky Sound System. Click below to watch your personal invite from Monique Montez and then book your tickets here https://events.humanitix.com/streetwork-2022-glam-and-grunge-fundraising-night #turningyounglivesaround together with Monique Montez #youthcharity #breakthecycle #youthmentors #webelieveinyoungpeople

NSW Children’s Week 2022 Art Competition | StreetWork

Enter the NSW Children’s Week 2022 Art Competition! Open to kids & teens up to 18. Show what makes you happy & win prizes. Submit by Oct 30.

For Children’s Week, the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People together with the NSW Children’s Week Council is inviting entries for the NSW Children’s Week 2022 Art Competition. Children’s Week runs from 22 October – 30 October 2022.

The theme for Children's Week 2022 is "All Children have the right to a standard of living that supports their wellbeing and healthy development", drawn from Article 27 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The competition is open to all children and young people up to the age of 18 living in NSW. Children and young people can enter by creating an artwork that shows what they do for fun (dressing up in your favourite costume, eating your favourite food or playing with friends) or they can create an artwork that shows them doing something that makes them feel healthy and happy

Artworks can include drawings, paintings, photographs, digital illustrations or videos. It’s not about being a good artist, it’s about children and young people finding inspiration and sharing their voice through art. .

Nine winners (three winners for each age group: Under 5, 6-11, 12-18) will receive an award and prize. First prize $200 gift card / Second prize $100 gift card /Third prize $50 gift card. Class submissions are also welcome.

Children and young people can find out more and enter via the submission  button at the bottom of the following link: 

https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/nsw-childrens-week-2022-art-competition

Entries close Friday, 7 October 2022.

JOIN STREETWORK: Volunteer Opportunities

Join StreetWork! Volunteer & help mentor at-risk youth. Flexible roles available - make a difference in your community. Find out more.

JOIN US! Our team of staff, volunteers and board members headed out to Olympic Park to shoot video content to: promote our October cycling event, say thank you to our corporate sponsors and invite others to join our community. We're always on the look out for people with a variety of skill sets who can help us spread the word about the valuable work StreetWork carries out in the local community - mentoring vulnerable young people to turn their lives around. Our volunteer roles can be quick and short term or involve a regular time commitment - the choice is yours. Thank you to everyone who gave up their Saturday afternoon to attend the shoot and to everyone else reading this post and thinking about volunteering - why not JOIN US! Email info@streetwork.org.au to express your interest. #turningyounglivesaround together with our community of volunteers #youthadvocates #localgrassrootsyouthcharity #breakthecycle

National Child Protection Week | StreetWork

National Child Protection Week runs Sept 4-10. Every child deserves safety & support. Join the conversation & help create a better future.

National Child Protection Week will continue to embrace the overarching message that ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’.

In particular, this year we will be shining a light on children growing up safe and supported.

You can read more about this year's theme, here.

Thank you to the many organisations who have already embraced this year's theme and are promoting conversations and activities to engage all members of the community in keeping children safe and nurtured.

Special guests join StreetWork’s 2022 Supporter’s Breakfast

Thank you to our special guests at StreetWork’s 2022 Supporters’ Breakfast! Your support helps us empower vulnerable youth in our community.

We had a number of special guests join us at StreetWork’s 2022 Supporter’s Breakfast. This annual event helps us to keep our community up to date with the progress we are making supporting vulnerable young people living in the local community to turn their lives around.

 

Thank you to our guest speaker – Assistant Principal at The Beach School, Ross Whitfield - and to special guests Michael Greene - StreetWork’s Chairperson, Tim James – Member for Willoughby, Tanya Taylor - Mayor of Willoughby and Barbara Ward Deputy May at Ku-ring-gai Council.

 

#turningyounglivesaround together with Michael Greene, Tim James, Tanya Taylor and Barbara Ward #webelieveinyouth #youthforpurpose #supportingyoungpeople

StreetWork is Proud to Partner with Casual Films.

Proud to partner with Casual Films. Bringing StreetWork’s vision to life through powerful storytelling for our corporate sponsors. Watch our new video.

It's a magical moment for a not-for-profit, when you connect with an amazing video agency who understands how to bring to life your vision and purpose.

StreetWork is proud to partner with Casual Films on a new series of communications for our corporate sponsors.

#turningyounglivesaround together with Casual Films:
#thankyouLexi
#thankyouMatt
#doingitforyoungpeople

Thank you radio 2RRR for spreading the word about StreetWork

Thank you, 2RRR Radio! Helping spread the word about StreetWork & our support for at-risk youth. Listen to our interview with 2RRR Radio.

Thank you radio 2RRR for helping us spread the word about StreetWork and how we connect to and support, vulnerable young people to turn their lives around. Are you a parent/caregiver or teacher? Here's a great interview you may like to listen to.

 

https://www.2rrr.org.au/news/2rrr-interview-streetwork-turning-young-lives-around/

 

2RRR is a not-for-profit community radio station based in Ryde/Hunters Hill NSW. They broadcast a range of genres from Rock, Jazz and Country to Hip Hop, Multi-Lingual and Lifestyle Programs. Tune in via 88.5FM or stream online at 2rrr.org.au.

 

#Turningyounglivesaround together with 2RRR #youthnotforprofit #youthmentoring #webelie

Thank you to Ku-ring-gai Council for your grants

Thank you, Ku-ring-gai Council! Your grants fund StreetWork’s early intervention programs, helping vulnerable youth thrive in our community.

Thank you to Ku-ring-gai Council for the two grants - one to deliver our Ready for School, Ready for Life and the other to assist with the delivery of our Urban Art Program at the St Ives Youth Hub. Both programs are part of our early intervention and prevention strategy that allows us to support more vulnerable young people in the community to turn their lives around.

Streetwork receives no recurrent government funding and we are only able to fund the delivery of these programs with donations and grants received from our generous supporters. Thanks again to the Ku-ring-gai Council for your ongoing support of StreetWork.

#turningyounglivesaround with your help #supportingatriskyouth #breakthecycle

This week is National NAIDOC Week | StreetWork

Celebrate National NAIDOC Week! Learn, honor & participate in events recognizing Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures. Get involved today.

This week is National NAIDOC Week - a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! It calls us to learn, protect and care about First Nations cultures, people and histories.

 

NAIDOC week is an opportunity for everyone to participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

 

To get involved, find your nearest event here - https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

 

#Turningyounglivesaround together with NAIDOC Week #breakthecycle #youthcharity #westandfordiversity

What we do to support vulnerable young people | StreetWork

StreetWork empowers at-risk youth with mentoring & goal-setting, helping 85% of participants break the cycle. Watch Tyson share how we make a difference.

Our program is unique, because 85% of participants graduate and achieve life goals that break the cycle of their risk-taking behaviour’s. With the support of a qualified StreetWork mentor, at-risk young people are empowered to create a new pathway towards a safe and happy future.

Click below and watch Tyson - one of our trained mentors - talk about the importance of goal setting and how StreetWork supports vulnerable young people to turn their lives around.

https://youtu.be/mhFGHwfZ0_I

Ride to break the cycle - Spread the word! StreetWork

Join Ride to Break the Cycle on Oct 29 at Sydney Motorsport Park! Cycle solo or in teams & support at-risk youth. Register from Aug 1 - spread the word.

Shout out to everyone - please help us spread the word that StreetWork 12+12 by Revolve24 is a cycling event to mark in the calendar! 

 

SAVE THE DATE
See you Saturday 29 October, 6pm – under the night lights - on the smooth tarmac of Sydney Motorsport Park. 

 

COMPETE

The event is a 4-Up Time Trial, a ride of strategy and teamwork with 80.8km of team riding.

 

JUST HAVE FUN

Leave the time trial to others and ride at your own pace.  For cyclists of all fitness levels, this is an opportunity to ride solo - or with family, friends, and colleagues - on a safe, professional racetrack. 

 

We’re riding to fundraise for StreetWork’s youth mentoring program.  

 

ABOUT STREETWORK

StreetWork breaks the cycle of behaviour’s that stop at-risk youth from living their best life.

 

This local not-for-profit supports medium to high-risk 11- to 18 year olds to turn their lives around.

 

Every $50 we raise at Sydney Motorsports Park covers the cost of a one-on-one mentor session.  Watch a 1-minute video and learn more about StreetWork’s Mentoring Program here >>.  

 

Registration for StreetWork 12+12 by Revolve 24 opens on 1 August, and you can stay up to date with the latest pre-event news by expressing your interest here >>. 

 

Please get behind this event and join the StreetWork community as we cycle in support of vulnerable youth.

 

See you there.  

StreetWork expresses Gratitude to the Byora Foundation.

Thank you, Byora Foundation! Your generosity funds 1,600 mentoring sessions for at-risk youth, creating an $80K community impact with StreetWork.

A big StreetWork thank you to the Byora Foundation for their generosity. The foundation's donation scales, with StreetWork's Social Return on Investment (SROI), to deliver an $80,000 benefit to the community. Most importantly the funding allows us to offer an additional 1,600 mentoring sessions to vulnerable young people. #Turningyounglivesaround together with the Byora Foundation #Breakthecycle #webelieveinyoungpeople

StreetWorks 2022 Supporters’ Breakfast on Saturday 16 July

Join us for the 2022 Supporters’ Breakfast on July 16! Enjoy a hot breakfast & hear inspiring stories. RSVP on our website.

Invitation: 2022 Supporters’ Breakfast - Saturday 16 July

8.00 am, Willoughby Uniting Church
10 Clanwilliam Street, North Willoughby

We're looking forward to seeing you at this year's StreetWork Supporters' Breakfast. After a complimentary hot breakfast, we'll update you on StreetWork's progress and share inspirational stories from our Youth Services Team.

Meet and mingle with StreetWork's staff, board members, volunteers, and our special guests North Sydney’s Independent for Canberra - Kylea Tink - and Tim James, Member for Willoughby.

Please RSVP by 9 June with your name and phone number to info@streetwork.org.au or call (02) 9419 7559.

#Turningyounglivesaround together with Tim James and Kylea Tink #Youthcharity #Breakthecycle

Put Saturday 29th October in your diary! StreetWork

Our 2021 event supporters in action.

Mark your calendar: StreetWork 12+12 by Revolve24 is on Oct 29. Ride at Sydney Motorsport Park in a team time trial. Register your interest now.

StreetWork 12 +12 by Revolve24 is a unique way to have some fast, fun riding on the super-smooth tarmac of Sydney Motorsport Park. The event is a 4-Up Time Trial with 80.8km of team riding.

Organise your work colleagues and go head to head. For teams of four, this is a challenge of strategy, speed, and teamwork.

Registration opens in August and you can express your interest here....
https://lnkd.in/dbtVaZbW

#turningyounglivesaround together with revolve24 #breakthecycle #youthcharity #fundraiseforyouth #cycling

Thank you to the staff at Community Bank: Turramurra & Lindfield.

Thank you, Community Bank Turramurra & Lindfield! Your support helps StreetWork empower vulnerable youth to break the cycle & thrive.

A big thank you to the staff at Community Bank - Turramurra and Lindfield. These caring people chose StreetWork as one of their charity partners. Their donation will help us support even more vulnerable young people living in the Turramurra and Lindfield communities, to break the cycle of habits that stop them thriving and living their best life.

By joining together we can build a community of services that empower vulnerable young people to turn their lives around.

StreetWork #turningyounglivesaround together with Community Bank #breakthecycle #youthcharity #communitybank #youthmentoring #buildingcommunitiesthatsupportyouth