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<p>The St Joseph's Youth Program (Joe's) offers respite and recreation for children (aged 6-15 years) whose childhood is impacted by circumstances beyond their control.</p>

St Joseph's Youth Program

The St Joe’s Youth Program offers respite and recreation for children whose childhood is impacted by circumstances beyond their control.

St Joe's Youth Program

<h2>How we help</h2>
<p>We provide free respite activities and holiday programs, giving the kids new experiences and friendships and an opportunity to have fun during school holidays and on weekends.</p>
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<h4>Who do we support?</h4>
<p>Young people aged 6-15 years whose lives are impacted by their circumstance.</p>
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<h4>Joe’s events</h4>
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<li>Weekend activities once a month (approximately 3 hours)</li>
<li>Holiday Camps (4 days 3 nights) each school holidays</li>
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Young people participating in a fun activity during a camp.

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<h4>How to get involved with Joe’s</h4>
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<li>Contact Vinnies Youth Team on <a href="mailto:youth@vinnies-cg.org.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">youth@vinnies-cg.org.au</a></li>
<li>Complete the referral form</li>
<li>You will be contacted by a Youth Liaison Officer</li>
<li>You will receive information about upcoming events</li>
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<p><a href="mailto:youth@vinnies-cg.org.au" target="_blank" class="primary-button-yellow" rel="noopener">Contact our Youth Team</a></p>
<p><a href="/media/uespmxud/joes-referral-form-2025_fillable.pdf" title="Joe's Referral Form 2025 Fillable" target="_blank" class="primary-button-yellow" rel="noopener">Referral form</a></p>
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<h4>Sign up to volunteer with Joe’s</h4>
<p>Activities and camps are run by a group of dedicated young adults supported by the Vinnies Youth Team.</p>
<p><a href="https://peopleandculturevinniescg.snapforms.com.au/form/volunteer-application-form" target="_blank" class="primary-button-yellow" rel="noopener">sign up</a></p>

<h4>Supported by</h4>
<p>This program is provided by St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn with assistance from the ACT Government represented by the Community Services Directorate under the Child Youth and Family Services Program.</p>