Outreach

BYO Burwood Youth Outreach Program

The BYO program is a partnership between Burwood Council and Fusion Australia (Fusion Empower Youth Services). The program came to fruition when an identified gap in youth service delivery and youth engagement had become a concern in Burwood LGA. So, in consultation with young people, the Burwood Council were advised that they would like targeted recreation and other service delivered in Burwood.

Our youth workers facilitate the program from a youth centre framework – the space is in the Burwood Community Centre (Burwood Park). The program provides access to youth workers, basic recreation, snacks, active games and a safe environment. At times, we have scheduled activities and workshops mostly accompanied by a very relaxed environment and driven by young people but regulated and supported by the youth workers.

The program runs during school terms every Thursday afternoon 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm.

We welcome agencies, organisations and volunteers interested in contributing to the program, whether that’s your presence or resources.

Youth Worker Serena

The Brekkie Club

This program is an engagement and resourcing tool that responds to various needs that partnered schools have identified:

  • Students who arrive early at school feel isolated
  • Students lack a nutritional meal in the morning

The Brekkie Club team comprises allocated school staff, volunteers, and our FEYS youth workers. Delivering the program to schools that identify the needs provides the team with a space to engage with young people and the facilities (kitchenette, storage) to provide food. Toasts, Cereals and Beverages are the basic set-ups with food provision and access to youth workers who provide information, advice and referrals if needed. There is a heavy emphasis on rapport building, connection with the students, and consistency.

The program typically delivers early morning, 7:15 am to 9:00 am, depending on the school’s bell times.

We welcome agencies, organisations and volunteers interested in contributing to the program, whether that’s your presence or resources.