Many young people in Australia today are impacted by problems stemming from poverty, broken & dysfunctional homes, domestic violence, sexual, physical & emotional abuse, death & grief and other traumatic events. As a consequence, they often struggle with education, employment, homelessness and mental illness, often turning to self-harm, suicide, drug & alcohol abuse, crime and violence.
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This has the potential to impact them long term, often into the next generation. Of course this drastically affects the community they live in.
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There is a well-established need for programs and organisations that intervene early and assist at-risk young people to improve their lives.
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By assisting our vulnerable youth, the whole community is strengthened and assisted.
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UPDATE:
The Inverell Community Youth Centre opened in 2021 and is running strong. Ran by Volunteers, It is a vital part of our town's youth support network system.
Helping with Mental Health, homelessness, addictions, advocacy, etc.
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The youth centre is it's own organisation - different ABN and applying for charity status.​