Introducing Our New Home
Our team have not only been hard at work as we approach the end of financial year, but have also demonstrated tremendous team effort during the pack-up and relocation of our North-West office between Hand Brake Turn courses.
‘A Walk in My Shoes’ Award Finalist of the Auggie 2022
Concern Australia is proud to announce that our program, STEPS Outreach Service, has been selected as one of the finalists nominated for the Auggie Award 2022 in the category of Best Social Impact for its virtual reality experience 'Walk in my Shoes'.
Our Autumn Update – Thank you for all your support!
It's time to update you with our latest news. Check out what's been happening - a message of gratitude and so much more!
Become a Volunteer Live-in Mentor and support young people’s path to adulthood
Are you a good mentor? We think you might be or know someone who would be interested. Consider becoming a volunteer live-in-mentor and reap the rewards that come from supporting disadvantaged young people and giving back to your community.
Hand Brake Turn Graduation Celebration Welcomes Special Guest, the Honorable Julian Hill MP
As another class of 14 students completes our Hand Brake Turn program, we are reminded of the incredible accomplishments of the young people that we have the privilege of working with.
Exploring a vehicle for collaboration
The Concern Australia team shared the impact and reach of Hand Brake Turn and fiXit to representatives from Bosch, the largest auto parts supplier in the world.
Celebrating 16 years of service
As part of the celebration, Concern Australia CEO Michelle Crawford was invited to share a few words reflecting on Andrew’s efforts over 16 years as a Chaplain through Concern Australia at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre.
#IWD22 Women in Leadership with Georgette Wardan
This week we take the opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women at Concern Australia. From all perspectives, we believe that the contribution of women to our organisation is gigantic and, greatly enables the work we are able to do.
Putting young Victorians on the road to employment, visit of the Hon. Natalie Hutchins, Minister of Crime Prevention
Concern Australia will receive $300,000 to expand the Hand Brake Turn Program in the North West region, increasing access and support offered to young people. This funding will further strengthen our ability to provide tailored support to more young people as they transition into education, training, apprenticeships or employment.
Meet Alisha – our new Hand Brake Turn team member!
Being a positive influence in someone’s life is challenging but is a key driver for Alisha. It’s a big goal but she’s firmly on her way to achieving it.