Thank You Asquith Rugby League Club | Streetwork

Thank you, Asquith Rugby League Club! Your support funds 200 mentor sessions for at-risk youth. Join the Magpies & be part of a great community.

Established 1953, the Asquith Magpies Junior Rugby League Club play in the North Sydney competition from Under 6 through to Under 18 as well as Under 20 and Under 23s. If you'd like to join the Magpies family-friendly club, register here https://www.asquithmagpies.com.au/register/

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A Young Person's Message of Hope and Confidence | Streetwork

16-year-old Chloe shares a message of hope & confidence through her work experience at Streetwork. See how mentoring transforms young lives.

The people that volunteer at Streetwork find us at different stages of their life and career. Their personal stories are diverse and they join us for long or short periods of time for a variety of reasons. A strong emotional connection with youth is often at the core of their selfless commitment. For the past month we’ve been working with 16 year old Chloe, a high school student who applied for a work experience placement at Streetwork. “I wanted to experience a work environment where I could make a real difference. It was important to me to use my creative skills to communicate a meaningful message" says Chloe. Here's Chloe's digital design - her expression of the hope, confidence and acceptance a vulnerable young person feels after they enter Streetwork's mentor program. Thank you Chloe for an inspiring 4 weeks.

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Vote for Streetwork - Westfield Local Heroes | Streetwork

Vote for Streetwork’s Tom Dent in Westfield Local Heroes! Help us secure a $10K grant to support at-risk youth. Vote by Aug 30 & make a difference.

Westfield Local Heroes is a recognition program that celebrates people in Australia and New Zealand who make a positive impact to their local community or environment.

If Tom is selected as one of three Hornsby Westfield finalists, StreetWork receives a $10,000 grant.

Voting closes 30th August. Please support StreetWork and vote for Tom at:

http://ow.ly/Pboy50FXAEd

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Thank You Chatswood RSL | Streetwork

Thank you, Chatswood RSL!

Your support funds 600 mentor sessions for at-risk youth, creating a $480K community impact. Together, we change lives.

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International Women's Day | Streetwork

This International Women's Day, Streetwork celebrates gender equity & empowers young women to challenge bias & build confidence for a brighter future.

We work with vulnerable young women, and many have mentioned that they have been adversely impacted based on gender. It's important that these young women develop the skills and confidence to challenge gender inequities and biases now and into the future. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive society where young women are respected and regarded as equals by challenging others when we hear or see things that are bias.

Each of us has a hand up high - we choose to challenge!

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StreetWork Collaborates with FSG's Adeeb Mahmud | StreetWork

StreetWork met with FSG’s Adeeb Mahmud for pro-bono coaching, gaining insights to strengthen our corporate partnership program in 2021.

Adeeb is Managing Director of FSG, a for purpose, consulting firm for leaders in search of large-scale, lasting social change. Through a combination of customised consulting services, fresh thinking, and learning communities, FSG helps foundations, funders, businesses, NGOs, and governments around the world reimagine social change.

FSG works with more than 40 of the top U.S. foundations by asset size - Citigroup, and Microsoft - and top NGOs including Save the Children. Adeeb's suggestions for StreetWork's corporate partnership program helped us clarify our direction for 2021. Thank you Adeeb for sharing your expertise and time so generously.

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International Youth Day | Streetwork

This International Youth Day, we celebrate resilience & Streetwork’s efforts in supporting vulnerable young people to overcome challenges & thrive.

Today marks International Youth Day, a day that is important every year, but this year even more so, given the impact of COVID. Many young people would not have experienced the kind of adversity that we are currently going through and similarly may not have developed the kind of resilience that is needed to survive and thrive through this period.

On this International Youth Day, we want to acknowledge the hard work delivered by the Streetwork youth services team who continue to support vulnerable young people in community to turn their lives around.

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What Do Corporate Partnerships Look Like? | Streetwork

Learn how corporate partnerships support Streetwork through donations, volunteering & fundraising, creating mutual benefits for businesses & youth.

Streetwork is a self-funded charity where all our revenue is derived primarily from donations from individuals, corporations, private ancillary funds (PAFs) & grants, and some income from events. Corporate partnerships have always seemed somewhat mysterious, & developing a strong and successful partnership isn’t as straightforward as writing a grant proposal. However, the potential for a partnership between a corporate & for-purpose organisation could, & should, deliver mutual benefit to all.

 The most common forms of partnerships that potentially deliver more funding to a charity include:

* Corporate Partnerships – here, partners donate money, materials, or products.

* Matching Gift – employee charitable donations are matched

* Corporate Volunteering – offering workers paid time to volunteer

* Corporate partner fundraising - donors at an event or fundraising

TurnKey Promotions - Australia has developed their own ‘Giving Back’ program & as part of this program, all clients are asked to contribute a small portion of their monthly order to StreetWork. Diana O'Cobhthaigh, Managing Director, said, “All her clients have agreed to be part of the program & everyone is happy to be supporting more vulnerable young people to turn their lives around.” 

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Challenges Facing Young Australians Today | StreetWork

Young Australians face mental health, education & employment challenges.

Learn how our mentoring program helps at-risk youth build a better future.

* Suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians aged 15-24

* 1 in 10 young people are completely disengaged from education

* 1 in 4 young people have a mental health condition

* 1 in 3 young people are without adequate work whether unemployed or underemployed).

At Streetwork, our Youth Case Workers work with at-risk young people (YP) through our KickStart Mentoring Program to empower them to turn their lives around. We deliver a young-person centred program that supports them to create a positive shift in their Wellbeing.

This shift places them in the best position to fulfil their potential and live a life of value. In 2019, on average, YP in the Kickstart Mentoring Program experienced a 14% positive shift in their Wellbeing between first joining the program and their most recent measurement * Huber Social Impact Report (2019).

Streetwork does not receive any recurrent government funding and this program can only be delivered with ongoing support from the community. Take a closer look www.streetwork.org.au.

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How Framing Conversations With a Young Person Improves Talks

Framing conversations helps engage youth in meaningful talks. Learn how Streetwork uses this technique to connect & support young people.

A ‘frame’ is just what it sounds like. It’s something that contains or puts a border around what you are looking at; so you can see more clearly what’s inside, or in this case, what you might want to talk about.  This is a great conversation tip as outlined by Peter Slattery (https://peterslattery.com). 

At StreetWork we use this technique as a way to have a meaningful conversation with a young person.  It gives us a  creative and engaging way of finding out together what's happening in that young person's life. Frames are used as a practical way of starting a conversation.  A good conversation, at the right moment, with a good person, can change our lives. 

Try using 'framing' to start a conversation today.

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How Do You Get Corporate to Be More Than a One-off Donor?

Successful corporate partnerships go beyond donations. Learn how businesses & charities can collaborate for lasting social impact.

In the past, charities have waited open-handed to receive money from a corporate partner in order to deliver their much needed programs. These types of partnerships have served charities like Streetwork very well over the years, however we're finding that successful corporate partnerships today are increasingly more about how the two sides can work together to bring about a lasting change.

Businesses are operating and listening to their stakeholders to understand the issues that are relevant to them. They are choosing to invest in 'causes' where there is a clear fit. Corporates are looking to uses their resources to make a social difference through mutually beneficial partnerships.

Successful corporate partnerships have 6 essential ingredients:
1. Clear, tangible goals
2. A balanced partnership
3. Diversity
4. Engagement on both sides at the right levels
5. Amazing & committed teams
6. Brand alignment

Mutual benefits is the key to success!!
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Positive Mindset: Key to Success for Vulnerable Youth

A positive mindset is key to mentoring youth. Learn how optimism, self-talk & positivity help vulnerable young people build confidence & succeed.

It's sometimes referred to as the 'power of positive thinking' and has both physical and mental benefits. At StreetWork, our youth case workers use a positive mindset as a way of 'setting the scene' and creating opportunities for the young person we work with. Put simply, it involves positive thinking, positive imagery, positive self-talk and optimism.

Here are some tips that you can consider using:
1. Start each day with a positive affirmation.
2. Always focus on good things, regardless of the size.
3. Find humour, even in difficult situations.
4. Turn mistakes into learning opportunities.
5. Change the negative into a positive.
6. Focus on what's happening today.
7. Surround yourself with other positive thinkers.

With its application as part of our KickStart Mentoring Program, the benefits for young person include: increased confidence; improved mood; and decreased likelihood of anxiety and stress.

Change your mindset to a positive one today … take the challenge and implement one of the tips today.

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New Incentive to Dig Deep in Support of Favourite Charity

New government incentives boost charity donations. Support StreetWork - every $1 donated creates $16 in community impact. Give today & make a difference!

The Assistant Minister for Charities Zed Seselja announced that public & private ancillary funds can be given a credit if they make total distributions >4% points above the minimum required level. “We know that many Australians are facing hard times, and that the role charities play in supporting those doing it tough is as important as ever,” Seselja said.

Last year, StreetWork 58% of our income was generated from individual & corporate donations. Due to COVID-19, some of our event-based fundraising activities have been postponed, which will also impact our income.

StreetWork's Social Return on Investment (SROI), calculated by PwC, is $16 (social return to community) for every $1 (invested). Put simply:

* $50 donation delivers a $800 community return
* $100 donation delivers a $1,600 community return
* $1,000 donation delivers a $16,000 community return
* $10,000 donation delivers a $160,000 community return
* $100,000 donation delivers a $1,600,000 community return

Take a closer look and make a donation … visit our website www.streetwork.org.au.

What Are 'community Connectors'? | Streetwork

Streetwork’s Youth Case Workers act as community connectors, helping at-risk youth access support, build connections and achieve their goals.

Young people (and children) experience and observe a ‘hub’ of relationships in a their own setting. Each relationship contributes to creating a sense of community because each facilitates feelings of belonging, connectedness and inclusion. (KidsMatter, 2012, p.11).

At Streetwork we offer at-risk young people an opportunity to participate in our KickStart Mentoring Program which is a model of in-community (commonly referred to as outreach) support for vulnerable young people to reduce the risk factors impacting their lives.

For example, if the young people identifies a goal that they want to re-engage with education or school, together with their youth case worker, they develop a plan that helps them achieve this outcome. They meet as often as is needed to develop the patterns of behaviour required which may include having breakfast together, transport to school, support from a specialist service to develop good sleep hygiene & creating a morning routine … all of these contribute to succeed and the achievement of this goal.

Local community support is the key to success …. ‘It (does) takes a village to raise a child’.

Can Charities Survive This Crisis? | Streetwork

Did you know that 52% of charities risk closure without financial aid? Good2Give shares insights on how charities can navigate crises & ensure survival.

Link to the Good2Give article

What Does SROI Really Mean? | Streetwork

Social Return on Investment (SROI) measures impact. Streetwork's SROI is 16:1 - every $1 donated creates $16 in social value. Learn more today!

Take a closer look at the Streetwork's SROI … visit our website www.streetwork.org.au

Risk & Protective Factors in the Lives of Young People

Risk and protective factors shape youth behaviour. Learn how Streetwork’s mentoring builds resilience, life skills & a positive future for at-risk youth.

Have you ever wondered why do some young people end up involved in very risky behaviours such as drug and alcohol use or criminal activity, and others do not? The factors that lead to young people becoming involved in disruptive and destructive behaviour are complex and vary from person to person. Some of the risk factors can include, but are not limited to, alcohol and substance abuse, mental health issues, poor parental supervision, difficulties in school and employment, negative peer associations, poor personal and social skills, homelessness, neglect and abuse.

There are a number of protective factors that the StreetWork mentoring relationship can provide a young person in their development:
* Developing positive behaviours through setting boundaries and expectations
* Providing a sense of safety
* Developing life-skills
* Building a positive identity
* Build self-esteem and a sense of purpose

It's all about creating opportunities and skills to support young people turn their lives around.

Turn a Young Life Around by Giving Them a Future

Help turn young lives around with Streetwork’s mentoring programs. Support at-risk youth like Peter to overcome challenges & build a brighter future.

Streetwork has an impressive track record supporting at-risk young people to turn their lives around through our early intervention programs, called the KickStart Mentoring Program. 15-year-old Peter* was referred to Streetwork by his concerned teacher as he had stopped attending school. He loved school but due to some problems at home & a few poor decisions he made, he was finding it really tough to continue.

Streetwork supported Peter to set goals to address a number of issues affecting him, with the ultimate aim of re-engaging in school. Together with his Youth Case Worker, Peter developed strategies to address the issues he was experiencing at home, work to improve his mental health & get back to school. As Peter also struggled with substance misuse, Streetwork supported him to receive the specialist drug & alcohol counselling he needed. After six months of one-on-one mentoring, Peter has successfully returned to school and is continuing to get the specialist support he needs. Peter is now thriving; he has a part-time job at a local cafe & no longer participates in some of his risk-taking behaviours.

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How to You Engage a 'Disengaged' Young Person?

Engaging disengaged youth is tough. Learn how StreetWork’s mentoring program builds trust, connection & motivation to inspire positive change.

First of all we need to determine what does a disengaged young person look like.  Working with disengaged young person is really, really tough.  These are the young person who often don't want to talk, or may seemed bored, withdrawn, openly hostile and apathetic.  With these young person we need to try to offer them something interesting enough that they want to participate in a conversation.

As part of the Streetwork Kickstart Mentoring Program our Youth Case Worker use a combination of strategies to engage young people.  This may include forming connections; being active and interactive; being brief without being hurried; assumes the best in every young person they work with; and apply a balanced blend of support and challenge.  Our Youth Case Worker assume the very best in every young person and create opportunities through inspiration and imagination. Do you want to learn more about our theory of change?

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Why Setting a Goal Plan is Important for Success

Goal setting is key to success. Learn how StreetWork’s mentoring program helps young people plan, reflect and take steps toward positive change.

Many may view planning as a 'boring chore' which is often viewed as an ‘inconvenient’ step on the path to success. However, StreetWork recognises that its core to the success of our KickStart Mentoring Program & therefore proven to be of great assistance to young people (YP). Without proper planning, we see the evidence of YP slipping back into their risky habits.

The goal plan as part of the mentoring program has a number of purposes:
* It empowers the YP to take ownership of their steps towards change
* It allows for reflection & a sense of achievement as tasks are completed
* It introduces the YP to other areas of support in their community
* It sets expectation for future challenges and steps to prepare
* It creates a positive sense of purpose in the YP’s life

Why not start your plan today … start by putting pen to paper on what goal you want to achieve. You then only need to break it down & start planning how you are going to achieve the goal you have set. Go on ... take the first step to achieve you goal by starting your plan.

Take a look at our website (www.streetwork.org.au) for more information.

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