The Youth Action Group (YAG) is a group of emerging young leaders (ages 18–24) who are passionate about raising the profile of young people in Melbourne. Applications are now open for 2020.
MCM will be among many homeless service providers, corporate, philanthropists, and local governments lending its skills and expertise to build more crisis accommodation for more than 300 people that are currently sleeping rough on the streets of Melbourne each night.
Homeless advocates around Australia are once again calling on the government to implement a national strategy to address the housing affordability crisis – a key driver in people becoming homeless.
Frontyard has helped over 486 young Victorians since it opened its doors in May this year.
After 18 months of construction, Frontyard’s new four-storey service and crisis accommodation centre is now in operation welcoming young people through its doors.
Sleep At The ’G, Melbourne City Mission’s annual mass sleepover at the MCG, took place on Thursday 16 May and what an incredible night it was.
This year, we’ve been super impressed by the creativity shown by the teams of Sleepers who’ve registered to attend Sleep At The ’G 2019.
Frontyard recently held an official preview event to celebrate the combined efforts of everyone involved in its redevelopment.
Anticipation is growing for all involved in Frontyard’s pioneering development, as it’s only a matter of weeks until doors open for young people experiencing disadvantage.
Are you passionate about raising the profile of young people in Melbourne? Or interested in playing a key role in implementing social change campaigns? Consider becoming a Youth Action Group (YAG) Leader!