My world walk blog Australia 67 - Young People Ahead. My return visit

Young People Ahead. My return visit. 

You may remember that I paid a visit to the Young People Ahead centre and I was a bit disappointed that there were no young people present at that time. I asked if I could return the following day to chat with them. And that I did. When I returned a group of about eight young people aged between twelve and eighteen years of age were working on a project to paint a wall before it would be painted with a mural. 

I found them to be a friendly, fun-loving and positive group of people and we chatted for about an hour. 

For anyone who may be interested the following has been taken from their website: www.youngpeopleahead.com.au

" YPA’s Vision statement - To be the leaders in the provision of quality services and support to young people and their families through partnerships with the community we will promote an environment that embraces individuality, integrity and opportunity for a positive outcome.” 

YPA’s Values statement - At Young People Ahead we value the importance of young people in shaping the future of our world, and we aim to empower, advocate, mentor and invest in their growth and life learning. With careful guidance and positive affirmations in all that they do positively, YPA hopes that every young person it supports will be enriched with the tools required to lead healthy, fulfilling and productive lives.

Young People Ahead, locally known as YPA, is a not for profit community organisation in the rural and remote region of Mount Isa. YPA has been in operation for over 30 years, and as such, has a long and proud history working with youth and their families in the region.

YPA is 100% funded by the Queensland Government, with some seed funding coming from the Federal Government. The organisation auspices 3 major services;

Young People Ahead, locally known as YPA, is a not for profit community organisation in the rural and remote region of Mount Isa. YPA has been in operation for over 30 years, and as such, has a long and proud history working with youth and their families in the region.

YPA is 100% funded by the Queesland Government, with some seed funding coming from the Federal Government. The organisation auspices 3 major services.