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"
VALUE PROPOSITION
VALUES
Innovation
We develop novel and creative ways to serve and support young people.
Social Justice
We address structural inequalities and barriers to increase young people’s opportunities for equity, participation, access and rights.
Inclusivity
We welcome, respect and acknowledge the unique strengths of every young person and the value that they bring to our community.
Empowerment
We provide the tools for young people to gain the ability and power to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and the lives of others in their community.
Collaboration
We use principles of codesign to plan, develop and deliver our programs and services in partnership with young people.
We foster partnerships with other organisations to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
VISION
All young people have the power to believe and create through being innovative and having a voice to thrive in their communities.
PURPOSE
To create opportunities for youth participation that elevates the voices of young people and empowers them to lead fulfilled and contributing lives.
VALUE STATEMENT
Innovation Youth Centre works with local services to support service demands to service the needs of young people in interface councils, being a high-growth corridor, with a rapidly increasing number of young people. Providing a one-stop service that creates positive change for the young people, families and community. Having ownership in their life and service delivery of IYC.
MISSION STATEMENT
Innovation Youth Centre is a young people’s organization that works to create the best outcomes for young people community, by using innovation and youth participation, working hand in hand.
MOTTO
"Believe and Create"