Geelong Youth Engagement

Merry Christmas from the GYE crew! A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for your unwavering support, and to all our past participants—you make it possible for us to do what we love every day! We'll be taking a break to recharge and will be back on January 20th. Stay safe, and we can't wait to reconnect with you all then!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our successful golf day fundraiser on Friday! Your support means the world to us. Special thanks to Shojun Concrete for sponsoring the event and to the GYE crew for all their hard work behind the scenes. We couldn’t have done it without you all!

GYE’s annual Kokoda Breakfast was a tremendous success this past Friday! A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and supporters, your contributions truly make all the difference. A special shoutout to the amazing team behind the scenes who ensured everything ran smoothly! We couldn’t do it without you! Also, a big thank you to @gillianlant for taking the time to support and MC our event.

That's a wrap on programs for 2024! What an incredible year across our GYE programs - Strive, Spring Back, Kokoda, and You Just Never Know. Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas break, stay safe, and looking forward to another amazing year in 2025!

We are incredibly proud of the resilience, positivity, and exceptional teamwork demonstrated by the GYE crew. Their ability to embrace challenges and support one another serves as a true testament to their strength and dedication, inspiring us all. Here is a quick snapshot capturing their high spirits.

The Spring Back Crew had an incredible opportunity to connect with members of McColl's Transport, gaining insights into their diverse careers and various roles within the organization. The students loved exploring the trucks and now have an understanding of the transporting business. A huge thank you to the McColl's team for having us today!

On Monday the Strive program had the opportunity to visit You Yangs Equine where the students were able to connect with the horses through touch, leading and of course food! The students got a demonstration on how your body language can affect the horse’s behaviour, and the reward you get when you treat the horses with kindness and respect. Each students chose the horse they connected with most and it was great to see their personality and the horse’s personality align.

We would love for you to join us for our GYE Christmas Golf Fundraiser. Make sure to secure your tickets and let's swing into the new year on a high note!

On Tuesday, we hosted the impactful "You Just Never Know" program at G-PAC for Year 11 students across Geelong and surrounding areas. Our guest speakers shared powerful stories about road safety, emphasizing the importance of caution. Students even had the chance to see a wreck first hand. This was our third and fourth session this year, and we are looking forward for the program to run again next year.