Melanie Raymond, Chairperson

Through our work in the community, we encounter just about every possible problem imaginable. We make the links between all of the issues, showing how with the correct range of supports in place, poverty and disadvantage can be overcome. There’s no need for despair (though it is tempting) because we can, and do, make life-changing results for people in desperate need.
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The startling face of homelessness in our community

Nobody chooses to be homeless, and it’s not always expected. Prue O’Donoghue gives us the low-down. Read more

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)

The 31st of August is more than just the last day of winter. It is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a chance to remember those who have died from having suffered overdose and those who live with permanent injuries from overdose. Read more

Top ten questions with Susan Bower, Executive Producer of Neighbours

1. How long have you worked with Neighbours?
Three and a half wonderful years. Read more

Youth Projects’ CEO, Rodney Mackintosh

Meet Rodney, Youth Projects’ new CEO. He will commence his new role on August 8 2011 but he’s been with Youth Projects as the Executive Manager of Community Services since 2009. Read more

Meet Deniz, Age 17

Deniz dropped out of high school last year because she was bullied so badly. Her future now looks a whole lot brighter than it did just 12 months ago, thanks to Ned and the team at Youth Projects. Read more

The Corrs volunteers: fighting for a cause

Imagine a wall of donated clothing, unsorted, unknown and no time to sort it out although clothing is urgently needed. Read more

“Broady jobless reaches 16pc” Hume Weekly, July 12th 2011

Earlier this month, Nick Toscano from Hume Weekly wrote a piece on the rising job rate in Broadmeadows. He chatted with Youth Projects’ Melanie Raymond about how Youth Projects hope to help reduce this rate. Read more

Damien Pleming – Project Press photographer, for his gorgeous photos
Style Counsellors – Sara, Prue, Jacqui and Taegan for research, story collation, copywriting, editing and creative production

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