Media Centre
Point Pirie Trots fundraiser celebrates BoysTown becoming ‘yourtown’ - new name; same purpose, same passion
The 11th annual BoysTown Charity Trots Night on Friday, 19 February will be a double celebration this year as BoysTown announces its name change to ‘yourtown’ to better reflect the inclusive nature of its work and bring the organisation into the future.
Local young people get full-time jobs through BoysTown’s skills program
Practical, quality support and education is providing Ipswich with outcomes that benefit young people and the community with half of those graduating from a workskills program this week securing full-time jobs.
Tips for getting back to school stress-free
With attention turned to back to school preparations, children and parents can find this time both exciting and daunting.
Begin 2016 with a beach, boat and bullion
Enjoy your own canal beach, private boat and luxurious coastal home with BoysTown’s newest prize home at Palm Beach.
Local youths clean up church gardens and gain new skills
Ten young people from Brisbane’s western suburbs will graduate this week from an innovative program giving them the skills to enter the workforce or further education.
Individualised Mental Health Support a Necessity
BoysTown and Kids Helpline welcomes the Government’s recognition of the complex needs of children and young people and the necessity of offering individually tailored mental health support.
Paris terror attacks: How to help with child anxiety
The tragic events that unfolded in Paris over the weekend will be fuelling fear and anxiety in adults and children alike.
Schoolies prepare for annual rite of passage
The annual Schoolies pilgrimage is almost here and for many, the rite of passage can be filled with as much trepidation as fun.
Jacarandas are blooming and that equals exam stress
The Jacarandas are out and that means it’s that time of year when students are realising it’s time to knuckle down and study for end of year exams.
Optus ‘Kids Helpline @ School’ connects with Aspendale Primary School
Kids Helpline connected with Aspendale Primary School’s Year 5 students this week to talk about Peer Pressure as part of the Optus ‘Kids Helpline @ School’ mental health and wellbeing program.
yourtown welcomes enquiries about how we’re creating brighter futures for young people in Australia.
Contact us today for answers to questions about our services or for a professional comment about the contemporary issues impacting the community.
Jessica Tatzenko
Media and Communications Specialist
Phone: 07 3867 1395
Email: [email protected]