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About YIC!
The Youth Involvement Council Inc.(YIC) has been operating predominantly in the Hedland area for over 21 years and is managed by a Board of Management, comprising a wide cross section of the community and business sector. YIC receives funding from a number of government agencies to support the three major youth services (outlined below), and several major programs are also undertaken through the collaboration and sponsorship of community partners. Current programs include the Youth Mentoring Program, Birds and Bees, and Community Visits to Yandeyarra and Warralong.
YIC was first incorporated in 1990, though it has been an active part of the community since 1987.
OUR VISION: That Young people in Hedland are happy, healthy, aware,
positively engaged, and safe and have bright futures
The YIC will achieve this vision by connecting with young people and:
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Providing safe supported accommodation to those in need
- Promoting the position of young people in the community
- Helping young people to help themselves
- Investing in its staff
- Establishing partnerships
Key Focus areas
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Social and recreational activities and programs for young people |
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Life skills and lifestyle support for young people |
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| Accountable, efficient & effective operations, programs and services |
YIC's main services are Lawson St Youth Centre (LSYC), the Youth Accommodation Program (YAP), Mingle Mob Outreach Patrol and other projects such as the Mentoring and Tracking Program, Birds and Bees and Community Visits.
Over the years YIC has supported and helped many youth in Hedland through various programs designed to encourage and guide our youth to become happy and healthy young adults. This is done through the work of our skilled case workers, and youth workers who are on the ground interacting with the youth of Hedland, and of course the management who guides the way.
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