Streetwork Australia Limited
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Mission Statement
Vision - Our vision is to see a world of youth with self-esteem, positive social interactions and who see a future of possibility. Mantra - “Turning Young Lives Around” Mission - StreetWork’s mission is to provide 'at risk' young people risk in the local community access to one-on-one mentoring and to tailor goal setting plans and break the cycle of environments and behaviours to turn their lives around. We work with government organisations and the community (local organisations and businesses) to make the mission a reality for youth in need.
About This Cause
StreetWork is a not-for-profit, community based organisation that focuses on prevention/ early intervention strategies delivered to ‘at risk’ young people (YP) so that they have the same opportunities as their peers – to grow, achieve their dreams and develop as a person with high self-esteem. StreetWork’s purpose is to provide innovative and effective services for medium-high 'at risk' YP aged 11-18 affected by crime, destructive relationships, mental health issues, homelessness, social isolation, alcohol/substance misuse, those disengaged from education or with poor employment opportunities, to turn their lives around. StreetWork was founded in 1980 and has a proven history of delivering positive, tangible results for YP and communities. StreetWork is a reliable service operator who acts as a ‘specialised concierge’ service connecting YP with specific youth service providers such as mental health, drug and alcohol counselling as well as schools/education/employment agencies to support them to achieve their stated goals. StreetWork supports more than 300 YP per year achieve their goals and turn their lives through its flagship KickStart Mentoring Program. The organisation also engages with 200 YP per week via: • Programs – Mentoring, The Pride Empowerment Program, Anger Management, Urban (graffiti) Art, • Outreach Services – (Police) Youth Advocacy, Mall outreach • Outreach Programs – StreetSizzle, (StreetStylz (Hip Hop Dance), StreetFit (fitness) and Basketball competitions StreetWork’s programs are all young person-centred and focus on achieving four key objectives: 1. Reduce offending/re-offending, substance misuse and other risk taking; 2. Increase completion of juvenile justice orders and education/training/employment participation; 3. Improve self-esteem, social/life skills and personal relationships; and 4. Increase engagement with specialist youth services (e.g. counselling). StreetWork has a strong commitment to: • Protection of children and young people • Professional and ethical conduct • Equal employment opportunities.