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"
OUR YOUTH REFERENCE MEMBERS
Our innovative youth reference group plays a vital role in guiding the service operations and governance.
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APRIL TAYLOR
Hi I am April, Im 12 years old. I love going IYC after school Drop In program and on the school holidays. IYC gives me something to do and there always lots of things going on. I like being part of the IYC reference group.
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MILLY TAYLOR
Hi, name is Milly, I am 16. In my opinion, IYC is a great opportunity to achieve your goals, to have fun and to connect with the community. I am part of the IYC Youth Reference Group and its great, I get to voice my opinion.
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GRACE ELIOPOULOS
Hi, name is Grace, I am 13. IYC is a great place to help young people, to have fun and to connect with the community. I am part of the IYC Youth Reference Group and its great, I feel heard about what I believe young people need.
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JAI SCHILLING
Hi I am Jai, a young person. I am involved in the Innovation Youth Centre Youth Reference Group to support IYC to help young people and get them off the street, and to be involved in programs.
LUKE SIMMONS
Hello my name is Luke and I'm a young men living in Melbourne. I am involved with Innovation Youth Centre because today's young people face many hard times in todays society that they live with. I am hoping there will be great outcomes for young people through IYC, that I would like to be a part of and get involved with up and coming opportunities and events.
AREON DUNN
I want to be involved in Innovation Youth Centre (IYC) to help young people in the community. IYC gives young people a safe space, have fun and will provide support.
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SCARLETT SHARP
I am a young person. I am part of the Innovation Youth Centre Youth Reference Group because I would like to meet new people, get involved with my community and support young people.
HARRY SOLLY
Hi I am Harry, I am involved in the Innovation Youth Centre - Youth Reference Group to help young people.
CHASE DUNN
Hi my name is Chase and I am a young person who likes to give back to the community. I am very easy going person with good people skills. I like to always help people, even when I have my own challengers in life. I find the good in people
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LUCA RUBINI
Hi I am Luca and I am a young person and joined the Innovation Youth Centre (IYC) youth reference group because it will improve my social skills, make new friends and help out young people.
SIERRA DAVIS
My name is Sierra I am a young person. I have been part of the Innovation Youth Centre (IYC) reference group for some time now. I love helping out, having fun and being involved with IYC. I believe IYC gives young people the opportunity to do they want and be heard,
ABIGAIL BLAIR
I am Abigail and I am a young person and I am helping out with Innovation Youth Centre (IYC) because it will help young people get jobs, feel safe and hang out with their friends.
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MAKAYLA MOUNSEY
Being a young person in today's society is really difficult, so to be a part of Youth Centre like Innovation Youth Centre (IYC) is very rewarding. It will give us teenagers the opportunity to expand our horizons, to innovate and create to build a better version of ourselves.
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GAIA LEONARD
Being a young person in today's can be hard and challenging to be a part of a Youth Centre like Innovation Youth Centre (IYC) is great for myself and young people to help the centre and community. To innovate and create to build a better world.
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XZAVIER BEAINY
I am a young person. I am part of Innovation Youth Centre to learn more about it and how it can help young people make things better for their community.
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ERIC WATKINS
I am part of Innovation Youth Centre to learn more about young people matters help young people make things better the community. I love being part of IYC's Maza's Inc Program