New name, same unique, vital service - Tasmania

BoysTown offices across Australia are opening their doors this morning (February 29) with a new name – ‘yourtown’.

After 55 years of helping some of the most underprivileged Australians as BoysTown, it was time to change to a name that bettered reflected the inclusive nature of the organisation’s work.

yourtown CEO Tracy Adams said as one of Australia’s most enduring charities helping those who need it most, yourtown has a proud tradition and equally exciting future.

“We’re very proud of the work we do. Our 24/7 Kids Helpline counselling service for children and young people reaches every corner of Australia. We also have an impressive track record of getting young people jobs through vocational training, employment services and personal support,” Ms Adams said.

Ms Adams said that the name may be new but yourtown will continue to have the same purpose and passion when working with the community.

“We believe every young person has the right to a brighter future,” she said. 

“We’re focused on helping young people find jobs, learn skills, become great parents and live safer, happier lives.”

With 42 centres in 35 locations across Australia, yourtown is tackling the issues impacting young people. 

“Last year, yourtown received more than a quarter of a million (250,000) contacts from those reaching out for help. Over 12,000 young people were helped to gain vital skills to get a job, more than 220,000 contacts were made with Kids Helpline and Parentline counsellors, and thousands more took part in other training and wellbeing services,” Ms Adams said.

The yourtown Employment Service, offered in partnership with MAX Employment, is available in Glenorchy, Bridgewater, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. The service specialises in job services for young people aged to 30 years and is funded by the Australian Government’s jobactive initiative.

To find out more about how yourtown can help young people get jobs or find you the right employee in your region, call 03 6271 3100 in Southern Tasmania or 03 6335 1000 in North and North Western Tasmania.

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INTERVIEW/PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES  
 
•    Tracy Adams, yourtown CEO 
•    Case studies of young people helped 
•    Local photo opportunities on request