A Record-Breaking Stars in the Garden

1 February 2019 /

One of the highlights of our fundraising calendar, Stars in the Garden, was held on December 1, hosted by our generous and long-term superstar supporters, Melanie and Robert Champion de Crespigny. Held in the stunning gardens of the Champion de Crespigny’s residence, guests enjoyed a wonderful afternoon which included spectacular food and wine; a lively […]

TransformARTive at the Adelaide Fringe

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TransformARTive is back for 2019 and we’re thrilled to announce this year’s canvas for our artists and personalities is none other than a limited-edition retro glass Coca-Cola bottle. Not only that, but our venue will be none other than the glorious Garden of Unearthly Delights at this year’s Adelaide Fringe, the biggest and best festival […]

Youth Opportunities Team Update

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The new year has seen some changes and new appointments within the Youth Opportunities team and our Board, so let’s bring you up to date and make some introductions. New Appointments Rebecca (Bec) Adams Treasurer for the Board Last year, we welcomed Bec Adams to the Board as our new treasurer. With her accounting knowledge (she […]

Your Invitation to Term 4 Graduations

22 November 2018 /

Join us for our final round of graduations for 2018 and help us celebrate the incredible achievements of our inspiring students graduating from this term’s Personal Leadership Programs. Please see below a full list of graduation times and locations. Should you wish to join us, simply drop us a RSVP at grads@youthopps.com.au or call us on 8240 3133 with your […]

Stars in the Garden 2018

18 October 2018 /

Stars In The Garden has become an absolute highlight of Youth Opportunities calendar and we are looking forward to this year’s event, once again to be held at the estate of Robert & Melanie Champion de Crespigny. Our band of supporters has embraced this luncheon in the last few years and, since the inaugural event, […]

A Farewell… and A Welcome

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It is with much gratitude and a little sadness we said goodbye, earlier this year, to Graham Hobbs as Board Chairman after a long and valued relationship with Youth Opportunities. Graham Hobbs has been with Youth Opportunities from the very early days of the organisation, both as a Board member and generous donor. Graham has […]

Derby Day at the HWY

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Join us on November 3rd for Derby Day at The HWY! Youth Opportunities is proud to be the chosen charity for this annual event, taking place again thanks to the generous support of Tim and Kelly Rugless from Brighton Foodland and The HWY hotel. Now in its sixth year, the event has raised more than $50,000 […]

Mental Health Week – 5 Day Challenge: Day 5 Personal Leadership

12 October 2018 /

P E R S O N A L L E A D E R S H I P “Remind yourself, you’re in the driver’s seat of your own life!” At Youth Opportunities, we believe it’s your choice! Our founder Peter Marshman once said “You can hope the circumstances and situations will be right to make […]

Mental Health Week – 5 Day Challenge: Day 4 Goals

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G O A L S “Nothing changes if nothing changes” Goal Setting, Personal Growth and Having Purpose – how can you get closer to where you want to be? It’s about taking small, decisive steps that move you in a positive direction, bringing you one step closer to being your best possible self. Be S.M.A.R.T […]

Mental Health Week – 5 Day Challenge: Day 3 Communication

10 October 2018 /

S E L F T A L K Otherwise known as your ‘inner voice’. Positive Self Talk makes you feel good about yourself and the things that are going on in your life. It’s like having an optimistic voice in your head that always looks on the bright side. Examples: ‘I am doing the best I can’ […]

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