Helping mentor groups to help our kids

The Hunter Youth Mentor Collaborative (HYMC) is an umbrella organisation for groups providing youth mentoring programs. We help develop, support and promote the growth of mentoring programs through: monthly networking meetings and special forumsfunding for special projects; and advocating on behalf of mentoring groups.

We do not run mentoring programs or recruit mentors. Our members do. CLICK HERE to contact local mentoring groups. 

We meet on the first Tuesday of every second month from 1-2pm at the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Shortland. Next meeting is: March 30

We hold at least one Mentoring Forum per year in partnership with Youth Mentoring Network. 2009 forum held April 30

HYMC offers Educational Scholarships to young people to help them to continue with their education and training. The 2010 scholarships were announced on Feb 2.

 

Next HYMC Network Meeting March 30

Tracey Finn, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Hunter Youth Health Team will speak on engaging youth to take care of their health needs and connecting them to health services at the next HYMC bi-monthly meeting.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 1-2pm
WHERE: Hunter Wetlands Centre, Sandgate Road, SHORTLAND
COST: FREE to HYMC members and their guests (Lunch provided)

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Young people given a hand to continue with their education. HYMC 2010 Education Scholarships Announced

Five young people received a helping hand from the Hunter Youth Mentor Collaborative (HYMC) today to ensure they continue receiving the education they deserve.

The young people are recipients of a HYMC Educational Scholarship. They received their scholarships during a special presentation at 1pm at Hunter Wetland Centre.

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Ignition Mentoring Program - The Spastic Centre
Age of young people: 13-17
Time commitment: 90 min session. 15 sessions per year
Training Required: Supplied
Contact Name: Paul Campbell or Meredith Hudson
Contact Phone:4946 9199
Contact E-mail: pcampbell@tscnsw.org.au or mhudson@tscnsw.org.au

HYMC Educational Scholarship helps Jessica Jessica is a worthy recipient of the HYMC Educational Scholarship which is offered to young people who are at risk of dropping out of school.... Read More

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