Car Maintenance 101 Workshop in Dee Why- | StreetWork

Learn car maintenance basics at Northern Beaches Council’s free workshop! Hands-on session by Galmatic. Register now for April 21 in Dee Why.

Thursday, 21 April 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Let us empower you with the skills to take care of yourself and your car while on the road. We dive in and get under the bonnet checking the oil, coolant, fluids and battery and then on the ground changing a tyre in an intensive, interactive hands-on session.This workshop will be run by the team at Galmatic.

Galmatic has been assisting young people to feel confident and comfortable to pop the bonnet and get to know their car since 2007. With some basic easy to learn skills in their hands-on workshops over 1 million young people are equipped to be better and safer drivers.

Free

Bookings essential.

There will be two other sessions held across the Northern Beaches:

Pricing

Free

Registration essential.

 Register here

Contact information

Email

Location

PCYC Northern Beaches Carpark

40 Kingsway

Dee Why NSW 2099

Junior Job Seeker Workshop by Northern Beaches Council

Kickstart your job search. Join the free Junior Job Seeker Workshop on April 13 at Mona Vale Library. Learn resume, interview & job skills. Register now.

Wednesday, 13 April 2022 - 10:30am to 1:30pm

Getting your foot in the door for your first job isn't always easy!

Join our team of friendly youth workers and coaches to support you in this FREE workshop to assist you with the tools you need to start your employment journey.

Skills covered include;

  • Communication Skills

  • Understanding what the BOSS wants

  • Creating your resume

  • Interviewing skills and practice

Lunch will be provided with sessions being held within the Northern Beaches Council library at Mona Vale.

Registrations essential.

Pricing

Free

Registration essential, spaces limited.

 Register here

Contact information

Email

Location

Mona Vale Library

1 Park Street

Mona Vale NSW 2103

Make the Connections Lunch Event by Northern Beaches Council

Young adults (18-24) on the Northern Beaches - join us for free Mexican lunch & prizes while sharing your voice for change. Limited spots - register now.

Help Council understand what living on the Northern Beaches is like for young adults and in return enjoy a free Mexican lunch and prizes.

About this event

If you’re aged 18 – 24 and living on the Northern Beaches, we want you to come enjoy lunch on us and participate in conversations designed to create lasting change, helping secure the future for young adults on the Northern Beaches.

Trivia, spot prizes of $250 up for grabs and a free gift for all participants.

Free event with lunch and refreshments provided. Limited tickets available.

Find out more about the Youth Voice project here

Northern Beaches Council Youth Voice Photo Competition

Enter the Northern Beaches Youth Voice Photo Competition! Share your perspective & win AirPods Pro or $100 JB Hi-Fi vouchers. Submit by April 24.

Be in the running for prizes by submitting a photo that best represents your life on the Northern Beaches!

We want to see what life is like for you on the Northern Beaches.

Whether you love to document every meal you consume on social media, or you're an aspiring photographer or quite frankly, you're not sure how to even open the camera app on your phone, this is your opportunity to use photography to represent life from your perspective.

All you need to do is think about how your photo aligns with one of our 8 themes explored in Youth Voice- Shaping the Beaches' Future: safety, mental health, economic security, participation, equity, housing, belonging and connection.

If you have any questions, please contact the KALOF Youth Team on 8495 5428 or via email.

Prizes

We are offering a major prize of Airpods Pro for the overall winner and $100 JB Hi-Fi vouchers for each individual category. 

Entries open!

You can enter as many times as you like, but you must complete a separate entry form for each image - you are only able to win one prize though.

Entries close: 9pm, Sunday 24 April 2022

Youth Week 2022 | Events & Celebrations | StreetWork

Youth Week runs April 4-14. A chance for young people to connect, share ideas & join events. Learn more on our website & get involved.

Parents, let your young person know about Youth Week - it's running from 4 - 14 April.

After a long period of social isolation, here's an opportunity for youth to come together and celebrate; to share ideas, attend live events, and have their voices heard on issues of concern. Find out about the local community events, festivals and more by visiting nsw.gov.au/youthweek.

#turningyounglivesaround together with NSW Government and Youth Week #westandforyouth #youthcharity

 

NSW Youth Week 2022 | NSW Government

Community Flower Studio's, floral arrangement workshop.

Join the Community Flower Studio’s floral workshop on March 26! Learn design skills & create bouquets. Free for ages 11-25. Book now.

Looking to do something different this weekend? Come and join us at the Community Flower Studio's, floral arrangement workshop. Put your creative hat on, learn about the eight elements of design and create 2 bouquets of fresh flowers.

 

Date:       Sat 26th March 2022 Time: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Venue:    Chatswood Youth Centre,

                  64 Albert Rd, Chatswood 2064

 

The workshop is open to people of all ages and is free for young people aged 11 - 25. (A $10, refundable deposit, is required at booking).

 

The Community Flower Studio (CFS) is a not-for-profit, social enterprise that supports young people to learn life skills and find meaningful employment.

 

Need more details? Phone Bibi Chan 0412 613 073

Coles Chatswood Chase, partners with StreetWork.

Thank you, Coles Chatswood Chase! Your support funds 100 mentor sessions for vulnerable youth, helping them build a brighter future with StreetWork.

The team at Coles Chatswood Chase, chose StreetWork as their charity partner and we're grateful that they did!  

 

The cheque their friendly staff and Store Manager - Nicola Mellas -presented to us will fund 100 mentor sessions for vulnerable young people.  Thank you Coles Chatswood Chase.  

 

#Turningyounglivesaround together with Coles Chatswood Chase #westandforyoungpeople

Celebrating Local Organisations: The Unsung Community Heroes.

Small charities make a big impact. StreetWork & 11 others receive Community Grants to support vulnerable youth. Read more about this initiative.

Small, local organisations are the unsung heroes of our communities. They’re frequently staffed by volunteers who work miracles with small budgets and receive little or no government support, but are often the closest and most essential to the children and families they help.

That’s why we’re delighted to announce, we’ve recently awarded 12 new Community Grants to grassroots charities around Australia to support vital programs dedicated to improving the lives of little dragons who are experiencing physical, social or economic disadvantage.

Congratulations to all our charity partners on their success in our latest grants round Reason to Thrive Inc, The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation, Morris Children’s Fund, National Centre for Childhood Grief, Parramatta Women's Shelter, The Mirabel Foundation, The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation, Little Things for Tiny Tots, StreetWork, Onesight Foundation, Lifeline Broken Hill Country to Coast, First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation.

Read more at https://lnkd.in/gjDKA59

#philanthropy #grants #socialimpact

Peter Hobbs, OAM. - IWD2022 | StreetWork

StreetWork founder Peter Hobbs, OAM, supports gender diversity & inclusion, ensuring young women can reach their full potential. Watch his message.

StreetWork was founded in 1980 by Peter Hobbs, OAM on the belief that youth mentors should be accessible to young people.   Our trained youth caseworkers meet the at-risk young people in our program in parks and cafes, outside - in the street – rather than an office. That's why we are called 'StreetWork.'

 Watch Peter stand with StreetWork in support of gender diversity and share his wish for an inclusive world 'where young women can reach their full potential'.  

 #Turningyounglivesaround together with Peter Hobbs and #Breakthebias  #breakthecycle

SAVE THE DATES | STREETWORK

StreetWork events are back. Save the dates for fundraisers, dinners & more. Join us to support at-risk youth. Mark your calendar & get involved

After two long years of postponements and cancellations, we’re thrilled to announce that many of our beloved StreetWork events are back!

Save the following dates in your diary:

  • Novus Foundation Dinner - 27 May

  • Supporters Breakfast - 16 July

  • Glam and Grunge Fundraising Dinner - 24 September

  • Streetwork 12+12 by Revolve 24 (Cycling Fundraiser) - 29 October

  • Christmas Dinner - 3 December

Other events being organised include:

  • Annual Golf Day

  • Late Long Lunch event

  • Band Night

International Women's Day 2022 | StreetWork

StreetWork celebrates International Women's Day. Join us as our team shares thoughts on gender equality & its impact on youth & society.

To show our support for International Women's Day - https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ - across the next seven days StreetWork's staff, volunteers and young people are sharing their thoughts on the importance of gender diversity.

"Gender equality is important to me and the youth that StreetWork supports because it means that all genders have equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities. It also prevents violence against women and young girls, and makes our society a safer and healthier place" Joanne Phua, StreetWork's Corporate Sponsorship Team Volunteer.

#turningyounglivesaround together with Joanne Phua

#breakthebias

#standingforyouthdiversityandgenderequality

Shaun’s story | StreetWork

Shaun’s journey with StreetWork’s mentoring program helped him overcome challenges, return to school & prepare for a carpentry apprenticeship.

Shaun – aged 16 – was recently referred to StreetWork’s Kickstart Mentoring program which specialises in early intervention and goal setting.  He’d been suspended from school and was struggling with substance and alcohol misuse.

During weekly meetings with his Streetwork Youth Case Worker, Shaun identified two personal goals - he wanted to go back to school and get a part time job.

Shaun’s Youth Case Worker supported him to connect with a local drug and alcohol counselling agency.  As a result, Sean’s health and fitness improved, and he became more confident in his decision-making skills.  He returned to school and completed Year 10.

Shaun is now enrolled in a job readiness course and is preparing for a carpentry apprenticeship at his local TAFE.

#turningyounglivesaround together

Donation of 200 RATS to StreetWork | StreetWork

Thank you, TurnKey Promotions! Your donation of 200 RATs helps StreetWork continue face-to-face mentoring for at-risk youth safely & effectively.

As part of our ‘Giving Back’ program during January and into February, TurnKey Promotions has donated 200 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to StreetWork.  TurnKey Promotion sets aside a portion of their sales every month so that they can give back to the beautiful community through the incredible efforts of the team at StreetWork.

StreetWork's purpose is to support vulnerable young people aged 11 – 18 to turn their lives around. Teenage years can be difficult and confusing and the youth referred to StreetWork struggle with mental health (often suicidal thoughts and self-harm), social isolation, substance misuse, school disengagement, youth crime, sleeping rough, and homelessness.

To break the cycle of these destructive behaviours, StreetWork matches vulnerable young people with their own trained and experienced youth case worker, who supports them to set goals to address the behaviours that place them at risk and connect with the specialist youth services that can help them achieve those goals.

COVID has really impacted the work that StreetWork does, as referrals to their early intervention and prevention programs have increased by 35% and they now have a wait list that is growing – fast. At the same time, the cancellation of their in-person fundraising events over the past 2 years, has left them with a revenue gap of over $400,000.  

Because it’s more important than ever for the young people to continue to connect face-to-face with their case workers, the RATs will help StreetWork continue to work with vulnerable young people without risk or having to use precious fundraising money.  The RATs will also assist the vulnerable young people to continue to participate in community activities safely and with confidence.

With StreetWork's Social Return on Investment (SROI), every $1 invested is a $16 return to the community, which means this donation delivers nearly $50,000 of community benefit.

We are so grateful to TurnKey Promotion clients that continue to support them and help make a positive difference in a vulnerable young person’s life.

#turningyounglivesaround together with TurnKey Promotions.

First Aid qualification | StreetWork

StreetWork team refreshes First Aid qualifications to ensure youth safety. Prepared for emergencies - because every young person’s well-being matters.

When you're working with young people, their safety is always a key priority.

So the Streetwork team refreshed their First Aid qualifications today, to ensure they're prepared for medical emergencies.    

Tyson's adult dummy appears happy to be taking a break from CPR practice.   What do you think - is that a smile?

#turningyounglivesaround together

North Shore Mums | StreetWork

North Shore Mums offers parenting support & local resources. Thank you, Rachel Chappell, for your ongoing support of StreetWork & our mission.

North Shore Mums is all about support and inspiration for parenting, mum-life, and family events across Sydney’s North Shore, from Balmoral to Berowra.

The website’s Founder and Publisher – Rachel Chappell - is a long-term StreetWork volunteer and we are grateful for her ongoing support.

Here's a sample of the valuable, community-based content that North Shore Mums share on their website:

www.northshoremums.com.au

Need a chemist on the North Shore that’s open late? https://nsm.pub/3LAc4UC

Looking for a local babysitter or nanny? https://nsm.pub/3v2azbZ

Want to find a restaurant with a kids’ play area? https://nsm.pub/3uSPeSb

North Shore Mums stands for all things family.

 

#turningyounglivesaround together with North Shore

mums#togetherwestandforyouth

Thank you Sefton High School StreetWork

A big thank you to Sefton High School and their 2022 secondary school prefects for their support of StreetWork. 

Working to a ‘whole of school’ approach, the prefect body is co-ordinating Sefton High School’s students, teachers, and parents and staging a range of fundraising events with StreetWork as the beneficiary.

 Their 2022 program revolves around supporting members of the young community by 'lifting school spirits'.  The fundraising events cater to student-teacher engagement and the celebration of special holidays.

Thank you, Sefton High School! Your fundraising supports StreetWork’s youth mentoring programs. Get involved & help at-risk young people thrive.

 Like StreetWork, Sefton High School values the positive wellbeing of young people, so in term three, they will dedicate each period of the school day to a different aspect of youth health – social, emotional, mental, and physical.

 If your High School wants to be involved in StreetWork’s youth for youth initiatives, raising much-needed funds for our early intervention and prevention program, please get in touch with info@streetwork.org.au.  Every $50 donated funds a mentor session for at-risk, 11-18-year-olds.

 #turningyounglivesaround together with Sefton High School  #westandforyouth #youthfundraising #breakthecycle

WESTFIELD CHATSWOOD | COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Thank you, Westfield Chatswood & our North Shore Board. Your support helped fund 100 youth mentor sessions through holiday gift wrapping donations.

Thank you to our North Shore Board members - including Denise Tan, Annette Nazaroff, Dean Dezius and Wayne Rowley - who wrapped Christmas gifts throughout December, in return for a donation to StreetWork.

And a very big thank you to Westfield Chatswood for organising the event, donating the wrapping paper and also to your Christmas shoppers for their generous donations.

Working together as a community, we raised funds to support 100 youth mentor sessions. What a great outcome!

#turningyounglivesaround together with Chatswood Westfield #donatetoyouth #youthcharity #volunteerforyouth#ittakesacommunitytoraiseachild

Making an Impact With Balgowlah Rotary | Streetwork

Thank you, Balgowlah Rotary!

Your recycling efforts funded 600 mentor sessions for at-risk youth while improving the environment - a double impact.

Across the summer holidays, the club's energetic members collected approximately 1,000 bottles/cans per week and converted them to $$$s under the NSW Government's Return and Earn program.

Balgowlah Rotary Club’s recycling efforts improved the local Northern Beaches environment, and they funded 600 one-on-one Streetwork mentor sessions for vulnerable 11-18-year-olds. That's a double impact and a holiday well spent!

#turningyounglivesaround with Balgowlah Rotary Club

#youthcharity

#youthmentorprogram

#earlyinterventionprogramforvulnerableyoungpeople

Welcome Westpac | Streetwork

Streetwork welcomes Westpac as our 12+12 cycling event sponsor! Join us on December 4 at Sydney Motorsport Park. Register now & ride for a cause.

We’re proud to announce Westpac as our event sponsor and are looking forward to welcoming Westpac cycling teams to our event.

#turningyounglivesaround together with Westpac #youthcharity #youthearlyinterventionandpreventionprogram