Berry Street Educational Model
Y-CHANGE
We believe that young people are the experts of their own story and have much to teach us .
With philanthropic support , we brought together 11 young people who have experienced disadvantage and provided a 10-week program to ���������������������������������� skills in advocacy and leadership . Seven of the young change-makers successfully completed the program ����������������������������������� for casual employment . Some of their projects include : presenting to the Berry Street Board , at our Senior Manager / EMT Retreat , at the Berry Street Childhood Alliance lunch ; discussion with the Secretary of ������������������������������������� for the Shepparton Youth Foyer ; and participating in the Police Chief Commissioner ’ s Youth Summit in July .
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It was really heartening to know that for all harm they have experienced , such resilient young people prevail . They really are a credit to themselves as individuals . I hope that their road ahead in life is easier than it has been until now .
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Berry Street Regional Director
ANNUAL REPORT 2016
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What the young people taught me ... we all need good people to believe in us , to grow and know they can dream , belong and be loveable .
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Berry Street Senior Manager
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