StreetWork
StreetWork Australia is a for-purpose, community organisation working with vulnerable young people affected by: crime, mental health concerns – including suicide and self-harm – violence, destructive relationships, social isolation, homelessness, school/education disengagement, poor employment opportunities and alcohol and substance misuse. For the past 40 years, StreetWork has supported vulnerable young people, to turn their lives around and reach their full potential. In 2019 the Community Impact Value of StreetWork’s early intervention and prevention programs was $87.6m. The programs achieved a 92% success rate and for $1 invested, a $16 saving was returned to the community. Source PWC
HOW DOES CHRISTMAS IMPACT VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE?