Madwheels Youth Program 2018
Door of Hope
Madwheels Youth is a ministry of Door of Hope Christian Church with the aim of offering practical lessons in mechanics and providing opportunities for students in work experience and preparation for future employment. Our team of volunteers have Working with Vulnerable People cards (Child Related Activities) and are committed to being positive role models and establishing sound relationships with young people under their care....
Mara House
Colony 47
Mara House provides 24 hour supported accommodation for up to six young women aged 13-18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It can also provide emergency accommodation.Colony 47 offers a place for a young woman to live, while being supported to reconnect with family, education and community and either return home or move into long term suitable accommodation.Young women who stay at Mara House are given the opportunity to develop practical skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and perhaps most importantly to develop good communication skills....
Mentoring & Personalised Support Services (MAPSS Program)
Life Without Barriers
The MAPSS Program works with young people and family’s using an individualised approach. We identify needs by collaborating with the young person/family, our mentoring services team, and other relevant stakeholders. We then match the young person with our experienced and ‘youth friendly’ mentors (the length of time and the hours per week vary with each case).Our mentors provide ‘one on one’ support, helping the young person; re-engage with study, assistance in accessing services, life skills development, community engagement, social skills development, cognitive skills development to better manage anxieties, anger and behavioural issues, readiness for work and engagement in employment....
MICare
Baptcare
MIcare (pronounced my care) is a statewide recovery-based program run by Baptcare, in partnership with the Department of Health, which offers individualised packages of care to people with severe and sustained mental illness. MIcare provides an outreach support service which is person-centred, strengths-focused, time-limited, and seeks to improve the individual's overall wellbeing....
Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania
Phoenix Centre
The Phoenix centre is a therapeutic counselling service for adults and children from any country who have fled persecution, torture and war-related trauma to find safety in Australia. The Phoenix Centre offers:Individual, culturally appropriate counselling and advocacy to assist in the recovery from trauma and torture. Therapeutic group work counselling is also made available, based on identified client need.Education and training for mainstream service providers on how to work effectively with people from a culturally diverse background who have experienced trauma and/or torture.Community Development activities to support new, emerging and established communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing, as...
Migrants Information Referral Service (MIRS)
Migrant Resource Centre
The Migrant Information and Referral Service (MIRS) supports temporary or permanent new migrants to establish themselves in Tasmania. The referrals service provides information and referrals to assist with initial issues new migrants may have such as: finding a place to live, getting connected – utilities, phone and internet, learning English, enrolling your child in day-care or a school, finding a family doctor, exchanging money and shopping, obtaining your driver’s licence, using public transport, looking for work, study options, social connection and any other questions they may have....
Mish Youth Service
Launceston City Mission
The Mish Youth Service is the hub for youth and young adult services at City Mission. The Mish assists young people who may be withdrawn or disengaging socially, or with education or employment between the ages of 13-25.It’s our mission to provide programs that connect young people in community, offer unconventional learning experiences and increase potential for the workforce. We seek to empower young people with hope for the future.The centre provides a number of programs aimed at assisting youth across a number of life domains including:Health and wellbeingFamily connectednessRecidivismEmployment, education and trainingIndependent livingSubstance use...
Moving On Program
Kennerly Children's Homes Inc
The Moving On program is designed to enable young people who have been in alternative care, particularly those without supportive family or peers, to make the transition from care to independent living. The program provides accommodation for young people, where they can develop their living skills and knowledge in a safe and supportive environment. The program is seen as an early intervention with the longer-term objectives of preventing homelessness, unemployment, crime, mental illness, abuse, and social disadvantage. The target group of the program is young people aged 15 to 25 years who have been in care or in the latter...
Multicultural Playgroup
Migrant Resource Centre (Northern Tasmania) Inc.
MRCN offers a weekly playgroup with family focused activities to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families and the local community. A primary aim of the playgroup is to engage CALD families with children aged 0 – 5 years and to provide a range of supports for parents and carers.The playgroup actively welcomes all families. The program has been operating since 2007 and is funded by the Communities for Children Initiative. The Playgroup has been well attended with over 60 families from Nepal, Eritrea, China, Bhutan, Sudan, Burma and Afghanistan. The playgroup facilitator assists with referrals to other support services including...
Multicultural Youth Tasmania (MYT)
Migrant Resource Centre
Multicultural Youth Tasmania (MYT) is a program of Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas). MYT provides targeted services and projects to support young people aged up to 25 years from multicultural backgrounds to reach their full potential and thrive as active citizens of the Tasmanian community. MYT runs numerous specialist programs that provide an opportunity for young men and women from migrant and refugee backgrounds to develop a strong sense of belonging and resilience during settlement and beyond. MYT provides case management, training, workshops and recreation activities.Where: MRC TAS, Level 2, 1A Anfield Street, Glenorchy.MYT Drop In: Wednesday 3pm-5:30pm....