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Our key member groups are those who provide mentoring services. Click here to view those members who run mentoring programs. A number of organisations working in youth related fields across the Hunter are also member groups of the HYMC. The Collaborative benefits greatly from the combined experience, expertise, resources and skills or representatives sitting around the HYMC table. To enjoy the benefits of becoming a HYMC member simply complete the membership form below. Download: HYMC Membership_frm_c.pdf Kaleidoscope Established in October 2002 Kaleidoscope acts as an umbrella organistion that integrates a range of health care services designed to meet the ever-changing health needs of babies, children, young people and their families. Extending from the flagship John Hunter Children's Hospital in Newcastle, this single network brings together the vast range of hospital and community-based services in the Lake Macquarie, Upper and Lower Hunter, Port Stephens, Lower Mid North Coast and Greater Newcastle regions. Kaleidoscope links together children's services at hospitals across the region, including Taree, Maitland, Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Muswellbrook, Scone and Singleton as well as a wide range of community-based services including mental health. John Hunter Children's Hospital provides services to about 20 of the State's population of children aged up to 16 years.
Career Links Career Links assists young people in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie to make a smooth transition from school to further education and work. It is the link between local Governrmt, Catholic and Independent high schools and businesses. Programmes include:
Ph: 02 4956 8468
Port Stephens Youth Support Project (PSYSP) PSYSP is for young people from Port Stephens (and their families) who are:
Its aims are to:
Referrals can be made by phone or in person and can come from DoCs; schools; youth services; parents, relatives or friends; self-referral; or any other source. Age of young people: 12-17 Mission Australia Mission Australia is one of the largest non-denominational Christian community service organisations in Australia and proudly operates within the principles of care, compassion, empowerment and professional integrity. With more than 300 community and employment services around the country, Mission Australia provides an environment which encourages individuals to maximise their potential through the development and delivery of a range of innovative services relevant to a changing society. Mission Australia helped over 18,000 people last financial year through its 71 Youth Initiatives services located around Australia, including 31 in NSW - a number of which have mentoring components. In the Hunter, Mission Australia became involved in HYMC offering materials and expertise to support other services to establish and enhance their mentoring offerings to the wider community. Mission Australia operates a Mid Coast Mentoring Program at Port Macquarie. Because of funding constraints, this service will close in December 2009. Other member groups Allambi Youth Services Community Members Brian Doyle |
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