SERVICE MESSAGE - IYC Young People, Families, Staff, Volunteers, Board, Student Placements and Community would like to give a big warm thank you to all who support IYC, not close the centre doors. It's with a heavy heart that IYC informs you that IYC closed its centre doors on March 1st 2024 at the location in Bundoora due to not being refunded by the government, IYC acknowledges and is grateful for the Federal Government grant to grow IYC with the centre in 2022. IYC campaigned to all tiers of government, did a fundraiser with events, went to media, had a petition, tried auspices and unfortunately could not raise enough funds to keep the centre operational. IYC will not close as a charity/service organisation and reflect to provide NDIS services, consulting work, information and referral, and program work that will be done on a smaller scale until IYC grows again and can do more and run a centre again. As the motto goes at IYC
"Believe and Create"
GIRL POWER
ELGIBILITY
For young women aged 12 to 25 to build resilience and confidence to be life ready and working toward employment readiness through mentorship through older female positive role models by undertaking recreational activities.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is Girl Power?
The young women’s program is aimed at raising young women's consciousness about their value and worth in society and developing their understanding of respectful relationships and consent.
Drop-in style program that has structured activities and services.
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Access to laptops and free wi-fi internet
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Sports recreation games
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Crafternoons
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Guest speakers
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Mental health & substance use awareness workshops
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Living skills workshops
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Access to referrals to other health & community services
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Education and Careers pathways mentoring
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Self-defence classes
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Arts projects
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Dance and Drama classes
Why IYC is aiming for Girl Power?
Enhancing Life Skills - Young Women know their rights in life matters (law, with police, rental, relationships, employment etc)