Many young people in Australia today are impacted by problems stemming from poverty, broken & dysfunctional homes, domestic violence, sexual, physical & emotional abuse, death & grief and other traumatic events. As a consequence, they often struggle with education, employment, homelessness and mental illness, often turning to self-harm, suicide, drug & alcohol abuse, crime and violence.
This has the potential to impact them long term, often into the next generation. Of course this drastically affects the community they live in.
There is a well-established need for programs and organisations that intervene early and assist at-risk young people to improve their lives.
By assisting our vulnerable youth, the whole community is strengthened and assisted.
UPDATE:
The Inverell Community Youth Centre opened in 2021 and is running strong. Ran by Volunteers, It is a vital part of our town's youth support network system.
Helping with Mental Health, homelessness, addictions, advocacy, etc.
The youth centre is it's own organisation - different ABN and applying for charity status.