Concern Australia

Concern Australia works with vulnerable young people and children, aged 5-21, creating opportunities for them to enjoy full and meaningful lives. Dating back to the 1970’s, Concern Australia is a dynamic not for profit organisation which finds its roots in the work of John Smith and the God Squad Motorcycle Club. With a dedicated team of 35 staff and 35 volunteers, Concern Australia connects with 30,000 vulnerable young people and children Australia wide, through seven innovative programs focussing on Education, Housing and Homelessness, and Justice. Our Vision - An Australia where vulnerable young people and children have HOPE for a successful and positive life. Our Mission - Concern Australia takes responsibility to work in partnership with young people and children to create and provide opportunities for them to transform their lives and live life to its fullest potential. Our Values - Faith-Integrity-Respect-Belonging Through a dedicated team of 35 staff and 35 volunteers, we connect with 30,000 vulnerable young people across Australia each year, focussing on Education; Housing and Homelessness; and Justice. Our well known programs are - Education *LiveWires – after school care and holiday programs for up to 80 school age children and supporting 40 families living in the Collingwood estate through our program * Values For life – 400 school seminars within primary and secondary schools connecting with 27,000 students, parents and teachers across Australia * Hand Brake Turn – automotive training from Sunshine, Dandenong and Mobile by arrangement Housing & Homelessness * Inside Out – Provision of Housing and intensive Support to 35 vulnerable and marginalised young people * STEPS Outreach Service - offered to over 500 homeless young people from the steps of Flinders Street Station Justice * Chaplaincy – and support services for young people at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre