Transform a young life this Youth Week

Before Emma* came to Wagga Youth Connections the 20-year-old had spent four years moving from one refuge to another in the hope of finding a stable place to live.

She dreamt of being a police officer and having a place to call home.

Mission Australia staff at Youth Connections helped Emma to find independent accommodation and she happily settled in the area and established a daily routine and emotional stability.

Emma also attended life skills classes to learn how to manage her money as well as master day-to-day tasks like cooking meals, cleaning and working.

The young woman was recently accepted into the NSW police training course. With the support of Youth Connections staff, moved steadily towards her goal – working three part-time jobs, completing her First Aid Certificate and maintaining the fitness level required to join the police force.

Youth Connections is just one of more than 100 youth services Mission Australia provides to help young people overcome their challenges and get back on their feet.

Our range of youth services includes prevention and early intervention, counselling and case management, education and skills development, mentoring, and residential programs. We also offer innovative programs to encourage young people to stay at school as well as take advantage of further education to increase their employment opportunities.

This Youth Week you can help a young person who is battling drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness or other personal challenges to change their life. Show a young Australian you care by donating today.

* Name has been changed to protect the identity of the client.