It takes a village to answer the call
By supporting yourtown, you are actively working to support children and young people in the most pivotal moments in their lives, giving them the best chance to thrive, not just survive.
Your support creates a better life for young people.
Answering the call looks different for each young person. From helping young people to perform better in school, to providing a young family with emergency accommodation, answering the call simply means being there in the moments that matter.
Will you help answer the call?
$50
can pay for one counselling session for one young person*
$150
can pay for expressive therapy sessions for a young person
$300
can help pay for a week of emergency accomodation
*based on average contact volume and call length time.
How your support will help
Your donation will help enable yourtown to provide support to vulnerable young people and families across Australia.
Your support, no matter how large or small, can help to provide:
- accommodation for a young family escaping domestic and family violence
- education and skills for a young person to gain and keep meaningful employment
- professional counselling session for a vulnerable young person
- parenting skills to raise a healthy and happy family
How you helped support young people and families in 2022/23
138,970
responses by Kids Helpline
over 1,700
supported through DFV and parenting programs
10,365
contacts to Parentline
over 11,000
young people supported through employment programs
What are we doing to improve lives?
Answering the call looks different for each person.
Kids Helpline
Australia’s only free and confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 – 25. No problem is too big or too small.
Parentline
Our young parents programs are centres for personal development and empowerment for young mums and dads and their children. We support them to reach their full potential.
Employment
Helping young people find a job and keep it. yourtown’s programs are designed for young people aged 15 to 24 looking to develop personal and employability skills to find a job.
Domestic violence
yourtown provides families escaping domestic and family violence with crisis accommodation, support, and transitional housing as they return to the community.
Family services
yourtown supports children and families to prevent harm, interrupt intergenerational disadvantage, and empower them to achieve positive health, wellbeing, and developmental outcomes.
Therapy
Starfish is an early intervention service that supports children and young people aged up to 18 years, to improve their emotional health and wellbeing.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Where does my donation go?
Your donation directly powers yourtown's essential services. Every dollar contributes to providing 24/7 crisis support, empowering young people through youth programs, strengthening families through family services, and creating sustainable employment opportunities through social enterprises.
How does my donation make a difference?
Your generous donation saves lives by enabling us to provide critical support to those experiencing mental health crises. It builds futures by empowering young people to overcome adversity and achieve their potential. It strengthens families by supporting those in need and promoting positive relationships. And it creates opportunities by providing pathways to employment and financial stability.
Does yourtown even need donations?
While government funding is essential, donations are crucial to ensuring yourtown can continue delivering high-quality services and expanding its reach. Your support enables us to innovate, adapt to changing circumstances, and grow to reach more people in more communities. By donating, you're investing in a brighter future for young people and families across Australia.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
All donations over $2 (AUD) are fully tax-deductible.
If I have other questions, how can I get in touch with yourtown?
Contact yourtown by emailing to [email protected] or by calling us on 1800 555 079.
