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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="678004576" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{7}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56592198 BCX0">Our services walk alongside people at all stages of life to achieve their goals.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1481477568" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{9}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56592198 BCX0">It can be difficult for young people, particularly in regional areas, to access support which is why services like our Bowral Youth Refuge and Vinnies Reconnect Youth Hub<span>&nbsp;in&nbsp;</span>Deniliquin<span>&nbsp;</span>play<span>&nbsp;</span>an important role<span>&nbsp;in the local community.</span></span>&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56592198 BCX0"></span></p>
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<h3 class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0">Bowral Youth Refuge&nbsp;</h3>

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1189631430" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{15}">The Bowral Youth Refuge is a stable environment for young people, aged 16-20, offering short-term accommodation alongside individual wrap-around support.&nbsp; </p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1232068846" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{17}">Using a trauma-informed and person-centred approach,<span> the service works closely with young people to ensure they receive the right supports at the right time to build safety, routine and independence.</span> </p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1912724780" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{19}">A range of programs are run through the refuge,<span> all designed to promote wellbeing, connection, and long-term outcomes. These include yarning circles around our fire pit, yoga and meditation, gardening, music and creative expression, budgeting and life-skills development, and education and work-readiness programs. </span> </p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="242872689" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{21}">The support of the Bowral Youth Refuge has helped people gain longer-term stable accommodation, build confidence with cooking, learn how to drive and address substance usage.  </p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1955728686" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{23}">At Bowral Youth Refuge,<span> our teams are committed to walking alongside young people as they build healthier, more independent futures, grounded in safety, dignity, and opportunity.</span> </p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="915766955" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{29}">The Vinnies Reconnect Youth Hub in Deniliquin opened last year and provides a safe and inclusive space for people to connect, do homework and access support.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1429002215" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{31}">The Vinnies Reconnect Youth Hub has had a great start to the year after its Grand Opening Youth Expo in December<span>&nbsp;last year,&nbsp;where many services were invited to host stalls and activities for young people. These services&nbsp;included&nbsp;Intereach&nbsp;ROAR program,&nbsp;Wellways, Police Regional Youth Liaison Officer, The End FM Youth Led Community Radio for Southwest NSW, and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Yarkuwah&nbsp;Indigenous Knowledge Centre.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1131044685" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{33}">The Hub had a great response<span> to their recent school holiday program, running a range of activities including a Table Tennis round robin competition, gem art, pool competition and canvas painting. The holiday program drew in new and familiar young people who engaged well in the activities, each other and staff.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1933817137" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{35}">The Hub<span>&nbsp;acts as&nbsp;a soft entry point for disengaged young people to find their place&nbsp;in their communities.&nbsp;The service is&nbsp;open&nbsp;two&nbsp;days&nbsp;a&nbsp;week&nbsp;during the school term&nbsp;for young people to do homework, socialise, and find support,&nbsp;if needed.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="229970029" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{41}">Services like our Bowral Youth Refuge and Deniliquin Youth Hub play a vital role in supporting young people at a pivotal time in their lives. Having access to<span>&nbsp;additional&nbsp;funding allows&nbsp;services to address service gaps and respond where need is greatest.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="426201243" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{43}">We welcome <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/nsw-government-invests-23-million-to-tackle-youth-crime-and-build-safer-regional-communities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the NSW Government’s $23 million investment</a><span>&nbsp;into regional communities across the state to support young people and local communities.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="1338502185" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{45}">As part of the investment, a new Community Safety Investment Fund will be<span>&nbsp;established&nbsp;to enable community and non-government organisations to support young people and strengthen communities.</span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="730601264" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{48}">At St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, we see every day how early intervention, strong family support and local, place-based responses can help young people stay connected.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW56592198 BCX0" paraid="610925027" paraeid="{e7daeabf-5f9e-461b-8de0-49a071da97ba}{50}">We look forward to<span> continuing to working alongside communities and partners to ensure this investment creates real opportunities for young people across regional NSW. </span>&nbsp;</p>
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