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Schoolies Week is fast approaching (can you believe it's already November?!).
In this edition of Project Press, we look at the risks associated with the biggest
party week for young school-leavers, how to stay safe and what comes next.
We chat with Kaz Cooke about her new book Women's Stuff, get excited about
the upcoming Fair@Square Festival and recognise some of the Youth Projects
‘All-Stars' staff as we celebrate our 26th birthday!
A word from
Melanie Raymond, Chairperson
November marks Youth Projects'
26th anniversary.
While it is an impressive milestone, it is really significant because of what it means for the many thousands of people who have gained positive and life changing support from us.
It has been no easy road, and very much a team effort over the years. Our hallmark is one of innovation and care for people as individuals, getting to the heart of the barriers faced in unemployment, homelessness, health and wellbeing.
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In Focus
Schoolies Week and the life beyond it
After 12 hard years of school and a week or two of hard partying, the plan for many young people runs out. Prue O'Donoghue gives us the low down.
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Hot topic
Youth Projects celebrates its 26th Birthday!
Twenty-six years ago when Youth Projects noticed a rising recession and overwhelming joblessness in Melbourne's north and west, the not-for-profit opened its doors as a drop-in centre for unemployed youth. It was soon apparent however that there was more to tackling unemployment than simply offering job-training services. The growing alcohol and drug use in the area was also a major concern, as was the associated risks surrounding sexually transmitted infections.
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People we dig
Q&A with Kaz Cooke, Author
Youth Projects chats with one of Melbourne's best-loved women's authors,
Kaz Cooke.
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Meet the team
Youth Projects ‘All-Stars'
With a mission to provide health, outreach, community and employment, education and training services to individuals experiencing severe disadvantage in Melbourne, the people who make up the Youth Projects team are an incredible bunch.
In particular, Kevin Shore, Carl Roberts, Marcelle Kayrooz and Michael Mercieca have been with Youth Projects for many (if not all) of our 26 years and deserve special recognition for their contribution to achieving these outstanding results.
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Who we help
Tom*, 14 years old.
Tom* was referred to Youth Projects by his father, who was worried about his son's cannabis use. When Tom came to the office, Youth Projects staff felt he had not been attending to his hygiene or appearance, with long, unkempt hair and personal hygiene issues.
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Pick of the month
Fair@Square Festival
From the 2nd to the 4th of December, Federation Square will play host to
Fair@Square, a fair-trade and ethical festival that offers something for everyone interested in being part of a more sustainable future.
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Our thanks go to…
Damien Pleming – Project Press photographer, for his gorgeous photos
Susanna Bevilacqua from Moral Fairground – for providing the fabulous photos of the Fair@Square event
Anyez Lindop – Kaz Cooke's Publicist at Penguin for organising our chat with the busy author herself
Style Counsellors – Prue, Sara and Taegan for their research, story collation, copywriting, editing and creative production
Tell Us What You Think
We'd love to hear from you about any of the issues we've covered – and maybe even some we haven't!
Send us your feedback at projectpress@stylecounsel.com.au or give us a call on 03 8506 1603
Sign up for Project Press at www.youthprojects.org.au/enews
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