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Q&A with Nicky Brand, Marshman Foundation

We recently sat down with Nicky Brand, General Manager of the Marshman Foundation, to speak with her about current issues facing young people and how concepts within Youth Opportunities’ programs can help to alleviate these problems.  What is one of the most concerning issues facing young people today? Unfortunately, anxiety is on the rise in […]

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Reflections from a Regional Personal Leadership Program

Larry Waller, Head of Training, reflects on his visit to two regional communities, Cummins and Tumby Bay, to attend YO’s Personal Leadership Graduations – and witnessed first-hand the incredible difference that Youth Opportunity makes in regional communities and beyond.  Toward the end of 2019, after being in post as Head of Training for Youth Opportunities […]

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Radio ‘Stars’: Erin and Elijah on 5AA

Earlier this week, Erin Faehrmann, our CE, was invited on to 5AA to chat about Youth Opportunities with host Leith Forrest. Joining Erin was one of our wonderful graduates, Elijah, who talked about the positive impact Youth Opportunities has had on his own life. If you missed it, click here to listen. Many thanks to 5AA for […]

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Stars in the Garden shine brighter than ever

Youth Opportunities’ major fundraiser ‘Stars in the Garden’ was hosted by Melanie and Robert Champion de Crespigny in their gorgeous gardens on Saturday, 16 November. Melanie and Robert are long-term passionate supporters of Youth Opportunities, once again opening up their residence to 340 generous guests. The weather was kind, if a little breezy, and the […]

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Tumby Bay Graduation: A Reflection

Speaking with Youth Opportunities Trainer, Chelsea, you can tell that her passion for young people, and her community, is overflowing. We were fortunate enough to catch up with Chelsea, who previously trained with Youth Opportunities, to get her thoughts on her experience in delivering the Personal Leadership Program during Term 3 in Tumby Bay. “This […]

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YO Team: City-Bay Fun Run 2019

The Youth Opportunities team, in this year’s Westpac City-Bay Fun Run, probably best aligned itself with one of our Personal Leadership Program concepts – Decide to Grow! From our CEO, Erin, who, not only threw herself into the challenge of running 12km, but also a fundraising target which – if reached – would see her […]

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Your Invitation to Term 3 Graduations

Across South Australia, this term we have supported over 257 students in 15 programs across 15 schools and we would love for you to join us in celebrating their achievements. Below we have a list of graduation times and locations. If you would like to join us, please RSVP to grads@youthopps.com.au with your details and the name of […]

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A Message From Our New Chief Executive

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year – and I am at the end of my first month as Youth Opportunities new Chief Executive. It’s such an honour and a privilege to lead this fantastic organisation, and I am excited about what we can all achieve together, championing our young people and […]

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A Farewell from Peter Carey

Friends, It has been a great pleasure to lead Youth Opportunities over the last five years and I’m immensely proud to have been a part of our many team achievements, such as the launch of our scholarships; Thrive, the online program, and Project 360 including resources for teachers and parents. During this time, our Personal […]

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YO Scholarships: Larry’s Reflection

“You would think that after hours spent on a flight over from the UK, arriving in Adelaide would leave me jet lagged and exhausted. But this was certainly not the case when I found myself at the Youth Opportunities Scholarship presentation evening.  Wow, what an event! Right from the outset, there was a buzz of […]

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