Youth Opportunities Australia Ltd

Prevention United conducted a Youth Survey recently, to gather insights from young Australians about the key factors, both positive and negative that impact their mental health. Hear from young Australians themselves about what affects their mental health and what they think the Government can do to support them! Read the full report and be part of the conversation - https://buff.ly/49JMycg Let's work together to create a brighter future for our youth! #PreventionUnited #YouthSurvey #MentalHealthMatters #YouthVoices

Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season from the team at Youth Opportunities!🎁🎄 As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our amazing supporters and partners! Your encouragement, and commitment to empowering young minds have made a significant impact. As you celebrate the Holiday season with loved ones, we hope you find joy, peace, and time to recharge. May the new year bring you happiness, success, and opportunities to make a positive difference in the world! Thank you again for being an incredible part of our journey. We can't wait to see what the future holds!

🎓Huge Congratulations to our 2024 Term 4 Graduates!🎉👏 We recently celebrated graduation ceremonies across 18 schools, marking the completion of our Term 4 Personal Leadership Programs! The ceremonies showcased the outstanding achievements of our young graduates, whose improvements in self-image, confidence, and motivation are truly inspiring! 🚀 Here's what our Program graduates had to say- “With my growing confidence during Youth Opportunities, I've been able to put my hand up and answer more and more questions in every discussion we had, and I feel like I could speak freely in the room. I've learned a lot of things during the program that have brought me more happiness each day, and because of this, I'm able to see the positive in every situation I'm in.” “Now that I'm a personal leader, I can lead myself to success in athletics and I'm very glad I joined Youth Opportunities because without this program or my trainers Bart and Sophie, I might not have ever been able to find my own self-confidence.” “A major change that took place ever since I joined Youth Opportunities was a change in my mindset. I’ve become more open-minded and gained new perspectives on important aspects of life including, self-image, attitudes, and behaviours. These unfamiliar viewpoints have led me to reflect on my own values and determine if any of the new things I’ve learned, resonate with me. One aspect I am particularly proud of is the new friendships I have made.” We are excited to see where their newfound confidence takes them. A special thanks to our amazing school partners, trainers, and program sponsors for their unwavering support.❤️ #YouthOpportunities #PersonalLeadership #Graduations #Term4

Only 1 month left to apply for Youth Opportunities University Scholarships! 🎓🎉 Calling all Youth Opportunities graduates! Don't miss your chance to take the next step in your education journey. The Youth Opportunities University Scholarships for 2025 are still open, and there’s still time to apply! Apply now and receive up to $75,000 of financial support for the duration of your undergraduate course. Share your vision with us and take the first step towards making your dreams a reality. Don't wait, Apply now! - https://buff.ly/4i87zRE Applications close on January 15th, 2025. Be sure to have your referee forms signed before the holiday season. Please note, only applicable to those who graduated from the Youth Opportunities Program in 2021 and 2022. #YouthOpportunities #UniversityScholarships #AdamScottFoundation

Last Thursday, Youth Opportunities was thrilled to be the Charity of Choice for the Carbine Club South Australia Test Lunch. It was a fantastic afternoon talking all things cricket, fundraising & community spirit to a packed room of 620 guests at Adelaide Oval. We had the opportunity to raise funds through a raffle, lucky squares and a major auction item - a Lunch with Les Burdett! We are delighted to announce we raised $22,874 from the event and are so grateful to have the opportunity to partner with Carbine Club on this fundraiser. Massive thanks to each and every one of you who contributed to this fantastic event! Your support means the world to us and will help empower young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed. #YouthOpportunities #CarbineClub #Fundraiser #CommunitySupport #InvestingInYouth

A HUGE thank you to Santos Ltd for supporting our Personal Leadership programs in Whyalla. Your investment in young people has led to incredible results - with a 50% reduction in students at high risk of developing a mental health disorder. Additionally, your donation supported graduates experiencing financial hardship through scholarships awarded in 2024. Thanks to your outstanding support, our core program has ensured each young person who undertook training is not only equipped with personal leadership skills but is also supported in achieving their goals, beyond the initial program and into their future. Thanks again for partnering with us to create life-changing opportunities for young people.🌟 #youthopportunities #opportunityislifechanging #transformingcommunities #personaleadership #partnership

✨ The students of our Activate Personal Leadership Programs have officially graduated, and what better way to celebrate than a day filled with excitement, laughter, and friendly competition? 🎉 After 16-weeks of developing their personal leadership skills, these young people recently wrapped up their Youth Opportunities journey with a fun-packed day of go-karting & laser skirmish.🏎️ Here's to the outstanding personal leaders who challenged themselves by stepping out of their comfort zones! 🙌 Congratulations, all graduates👏 If you are interested in learning how our evidence-based programs can be tailored to meet the needs of your school please reach out to our SA Training Manager Nedge (Nedmija) Sinanovski at Nedge.sinanovski@youthopps.com.au. #YouthOpportunities #Activate #PersonalLeadershipProgram #CelebrateSuccess

As part of our Personal Leadership Program, we use the powerful 'Boat Analogy' tool to help students reflect on their journey towards self-discovery and growth as they travel from Week 1 to the graduations. The tool serves as a powerful reminder that growth often requires us to confront the unknown and push past our fears. ⛵ Our young people have been bravely navigating the challenges of building resilience, setting goals, and charting a course for a brighter future. They have made a conscious decision to step out of their comfort zones, confront their fears, and strive for positive change. Students at Kadina Memorial School shared: “I've used the strategies from the program to make real progress towards my goals.” “Stepping out of my comfort zone has been tough, as I am a person who normally sticks to what they know but it's helped me grow.” “I'm proud of the progress I've made – I'm kinder, more confident, and a better version of myself.” We're incredibly proud of our students for embracing this challenge and taking control of their personal growth! 🚀 #PersonalLeadership #SelfDiscovery #GrowthMindset #BoatAnalogy

Huge congratulations to our Youth Opportunities school-based scholarship recipients! We are thrilled to share that 35 students have been granted financial aid this Semester, all thanks to the generous contributions of our scholarship program supporters. 🎉🙌💻 As graduates of the Youth Opportunities program, students can apply for a range of financial aid scholarships. These include laptops, driving lessons, specialised equipment for their studies, along with support paying for textbooks, TAFE or VET courses. These young individuals have consistently demonstrated unwavering dedication and perseverance towards their goals. Their commitment to personal growth has truly set them apart. Our team loved delivering these laptops and seeing the excitement and gratitude on their faces. We can't wait to see the amazing things these young people will achieve with these new tools! 🚀 #YouthOpportunities #EmpoweringYouth #Education #ScholarshipRecipients

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to go on country and visit the Kalkaringi and Ngukurr communities, with Youth Opportunities Australia Ltd partnering with the inspiring team at Wanta Aboriginal Corporation. I spent time connecting and yarning with the schools and community members, listening to their stories, hopes, and ideas. My time with the kids was an absolute highlight. Their openness, curiosity and determination inspired me and changed me in ways I can't even articulate. The strength of these communities lies in their deep connection to culture, land, and each other. It was humbling to witness the resilience and warmth that defines these places. Each conversation further opened my eyes and reinforced my commitment to walking alongside communities in meaningful ways. A huge thank you to Wanta Aboriginal Corporation for their dedication to empowering remote communities and for allowing me to be part of this journey. Experiences like these reaffirm the importance of listening, learning, and working together. What an amazing opportunity to connect deeply, reflect meaningfully, and grow both personally and professionally. Now to funding these amazing projects. Thanks for connecting us Future Generation and for Cotton On Foundation for also supporting Youth Opportunities expansion Australia wide. #Community #Connection #WantaAboriginalCorporation #Empowerment #WorkingOnCountry #Gratitude