North West Youth Accommodation Service recognises the devastating trauma and lasting impact that child sexual abuse can have on the lives of abuse survivors, their families and support networks. NWYAS acknowledges and supports the purpose and objectives of the National Redress Scheme and is committed to walking with all survivors in their journey towards healing. […]
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Please be aware that the NWYAS office is temporarily closed. All staff are currently working off-site, self-isolating to protect our staff, young people and the community. Services may be limited during this time. You can contact our teams via phone on (07) 3855 5233 or 0487 855 059 Alternatively via email on info@nwyas.org.au Monday –
Funding Announcement: NWYAS received fantastic news this morning that StreetSmart Australia have provided $2,500 to fund our Keys to Drive Program. This program helps young people accessing our service gain their learners license, access driving lessons and complete their driver’s test. This grant was made possible by the proceeds of DineSmart 2016. From 14th Nov
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It takes more than a set of keys and a roof to make a house a home. Most of our tenants walk into our accommodation with limited or no belongings. A miss-match of second hand items and donations provides yet another chapter to what is often a life-time of poor quality, second-hand, hand-me-down and borrowed
NWYAS Inc. featured in the North-West News last week, a chance to reflect on two of our clients journey. The article is to help to promote an upcoming fundraiser being held by the Hills Chamber of Commerce Brisbane, funds raised will support 3 local organisations including NWYAS. Event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/308066452873677/
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Get ready for the ultimate battle against high energy bills! You could be one of 1,000 people to score either a new fridge, washing machine or BBQ. Reduce Your Juice is a whole new way to use less power and earn big rewards. If you’re not earning a big bucket of cash, are 18 to
Thank you to StreetSmart Australia for supporting our Keys to Drive project, we were lucky to receive $3,000 to help young people in our housing program gain their licence! We have always had amazing support from the Street Smart team – THANK YOU! Find Out More: http://www.streetsmartaustralia.org/
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North West Youth Accommodation Service Inc. (NWYAS) is a Not-for-Profit Specialist Homelessness Service in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, they provide housing and support to young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk. As a part of National Youth Week April 2015, Taverna Lounge & Dining are hosting a community dinner event to
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Here is a creative call out to young people for the Youth Homelessness Matters Day event on the 15th April 2015. We have 3 requests: Selfie request: Young People and Workers to create their own selfie using any medium (Pen, Pencil, Paint, Collage or we’d even accept creative photo selfies). Selfies can be on canvas,
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Red Cross calls for blankets, warm clothes to help disadvantaged – Australian Red Cross is desperate for good-quality winter clothes and manchester to help people get ready for the start of winter in June. [Read the full article below]
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