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Much like Kickstarter

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For our Community Art’s Project our group brainstormed multiple ideas, most of which consisted of giving back to the Perth youth community and creating a space for creativity. After much discussion we came across the Nyoongar word Wandjoo-Wandjoo which translates to ‘Welcome’ from here this was the catalyst for what our fantastic group has formulated today, ‘The Wandjoo- Wandjoo Youth Centre’

Our goal was to create a space of welcoming, acceptance, motivation and create self expression to usher homeless youths from the streets to channel their energy into self discovery through art and community involvement. It is a not for profit volunteer run organisation and is targeted for those who are passionate about helping the homeless youth community.

After much research we discovered a vacant lot in Northbridge on the corner of William and Fitzgerald street, a perfect space to transform into a place of welcoming and creativity. Our intent for this space is to run creative workshops to encourage self expression and give them a sense of belonging within the harsh streets of Northbridge. There is no hierarchy at ‘Wandjoo-Wandjoo’ here we are all equal, implementing our welcoming mantra.

We also offer ‘Survival Kits’ to our ‘members’ which contain basic necessities like toiletries, blankets and also non perishable food items, these small items make a huge difference.

My job as the chairperson was to delegate roles of responsibility to each group member in order to formulate a clear and concise goal. I oversaw all decisions and resources used in the Padlet and assigned each member a facet of research. For example;

Tyrone; was in charge of the creating a logo for ‘The Wandjoo-Wandjoo’ which would appear on T-shirts, flyers and posters as a way to self promote and help to make our brand recognisable. We have used the ‘Rainbow Serpent’ motif as a way to pay homage to our Nyoongar inspiration for the project and honour those who have come before us and also the Indigenous Youth.

Noah; was responsible for promoting our Youth Centre through social Media Instagram account to document our journey and finding statistics on the homeless youth epidemic locally and nationally. By doing so this helps us to understand the scale and grandeur of the issue of homelessness and what our project can do to reduce these ever growing statistics.

Lisa; role was to exhaust all avenues of possible funding, government and crowd sourced in order to get a mammoth project like this off the ground. Funding will help to purchase necessary supplies, pay for lease and utilities and also allow us to manifest our ideas the way we imagine them.

Katelyn; was the activities organiser, she found some amazing creative hands on activities which we can involve the youths in. These activities encourage getting your hands dirty and channeling frustrations into a creative outlet.

So, through much research and effort our Community Arts project aims to reconnect the homeless youth of the Perth CBD Northbridge locale and beyond with themselves and people around them in the community. Through government and crowd sourced funding we hope to manifest a space of welcoming and self expression and allow the homeless to feel a sense of belonging in a world that has so often denied it to them.

Thankyou.

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We supply every teen that enters through our doors a kit that include a towel, clothing, shoes, tooth brush and tooth paste, sanitary items.

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activities like these boosts up confidence levels. And makes them real like they can amount to something.

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36 DIY Projects For Teenagers | Cool Crafts for Teens #DIYready www.diyready.com

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Fun games to take the pressure of the troubles of life.

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Simple and fun #ScienceAtivity for kids, a balloon rocket! #KidsActivities #SpecEducation

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Wandjoo Wandjoo is a creative hub that enables troubled youth to reconnect with other troubled youths in a safe environment. Through painting, music and craft, we are trying to show them a sense of stability and hope in their lives, Wandjoo Wandjoo will give these youths an opportunity to experience life through art, and a chance to be care free again.

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Basic information in order to get people to join our cause

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Seven in 10 homeless persons in Perth are living rough on the streets or in cars, with only 12 per cent finding crisis accommodation, the first extensive homelessness survey in the city has revealed.

The groundbreaking research carried out this week also concluded Perth's homeless were likely to remain that way for nearly nine years, compared to an average of 8.3 years across other Australian capital cities.

Twenty eight per cent of those surveyed in Perth had been homeless for more than 10 years.

About 60 per cent of homeless people were found to have at least one mortality risk factor making them vulnerable. Those included 22 people with frostbite, four with HIV Aids and 36 with kidney or liver problems.

A further 57 per cent suffered from a mental illness.

A significant 85 per cent reported they abused drugs, including 48 per cent who injected their substance of choice, while almost one-third said they had drunk alcohol every day for the past 30 days.

The average age of the 158 homeless people surveyed was 37, compared to the national average of 41.

Only 8 per cent for aged over 55, with the oldest respondent aged 73.

Comparatively, 23 per cent were less than 25 years old, including at least one 13-year-old.

About 37 per cent were Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Eighty one of the survey respondents had been admitted to hospital in the past year for a total of 260 admissions.

Researchers estimated the bill to taxpayers was $1.48 million, based on the average cost of a hospital admission.

An additional 278 presentations to hospital emergency departments in the past three months alone totalled a further $156,000.

Questions relating to their backgrounds revealed most had been in trouble with the law - 75 per cent had been in a prison cell and 61 per cent were jailed - and about one-third grew up in a child institution, foster care or under some other form of state child protection.

The danger of living rough was highlighted by statistics showing more than half had been assaulted since becoming homeless and one-third suffered a brain injury.

The research, carried out by Ruah Community Services and partly funded by the state government, was conducted as part of an Australian first national survey to collect data in each major capital city.

Volunteers conducted interviews during the early hours of the morning several days this week and will collate the information to create a 'vulnerability index' showing their housing and health history.

Minister for Community Services Robyn McSweeney said the data would help identify needs and prioritise referrals to specialist services.

"This survey [reveals] information which will provide a clearer picture of the challenges facing our city's most vulnerable people," she said.

"The answers from those sleeping rough on our streets gathered throughout this week will provide valuable insights into the needs of people who are experiencing homelessness.

"Homelessness is a serious community issue and Registry Week provides an opportunity for us to understand the challenges facing people who are experiencing homeless and to help support services, particularly in the areas of health and housing, plan for the future."

But opposition community services spokeswoman Sue Ellery said the survey revealed a lack of funding to support homeless people.

"It is a shocking indictment on such a prosperous economy as WAs, that 88% of homeless people cannot get crisis accommodation," Ms Ellery said.

"That's because the Barnett Government has not funded a single new refuge bed in the last four years.

"This government is making bad decisions on its spending priorities and services are not able to keep up with demand. Safe shelter is a basic human right and the key to fixing the complex issues this survey identified.

"Most Western Australians will be shocked to hear WA is not doing better at this."

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More homeless sleeping rough than in crisis accommodation first survey reveals

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Seven in 10 homeless persons in Perth are living rough on the streets or in cars, with only 12 per cent finding crisis accommodation, the first extensive homelessness survey in the city has revealed.

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The burger bar, Grill'd, has a donation to a different cause every month.

3 different organizations/charities are chosen

Customers are given bottle caps with their meals and then place it in a tub for the organization they would most like to help

First place gets $300, and second and third place get $100 each

Applications are taken and ours is a worthy and deserving cause

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Here at Grill'd we're all about fresh, healthy burgers. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, gluten free or all in. Real food, done good.

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- 105,237 people in Australia are homeless
- 49 out of every 10,000 people are homeless
- 25% are Aboriginal/indigenous
- 30% are born overseas

- In WA alone, 9592 people are homeless (42.8 people per 10,000)
AGES
- Under 12 = 17% (17,845)
- 12 to 18 = 10% (10,913)
- 19 to 24 = 15% (15,325)

The 2011 census found that there were 934 people aged 12-18 and
1345 people aged 19-24 who were homeless

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Accessible by all members of the Wandjoo Wandjoo centre

email: noahbateman1@gmail.com

password: wandjoowandjoo

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T-shirt

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T-shirt

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POSTER DESIGN

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Used to fund anything from lease for the building to buying supplies for the activites

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Just around the corner is the

Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA). Perhaps a partnership will further encourage the youth through watching rehearsals or discounted tickets to shows.

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Contacting a local government for a grant. Could be around $500

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An art swap is a good idea, when rasing money to create packs for the youths when on the street.

the art swap will be donated art works from WA artists and the youth from the wandjoo wandjoo group.

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Contact local supermarkets and bakeries for food donations such as fruit & veg or durable goods. Craft stores might also be able to help with the supply of goods for creative activities.

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Ask local supermarkets, butchers and bakeries to have some (or all) of the goods donated.

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We are a group of youths passionate about

helping the homeless youth in Perth. We have

created a concept space for those with no

where else to go, no where to turn to and

give them a place to belong. 'Wandjoo-Wandjoo' is a Nyoongar word meaning 'welcome'

which encapsulates our mission, to make

everyone feel welcome- no matter their

circumstances. Wandjoo-Wandjoo acts as

a creative outlet, bringing art and creative

industries to the forefront to help deal with

whatever issues may be present in these youths

lives. The arts allows them to escape from the

word around them and immerse them in a

creative environment, surrounded by caring

peers. We offer them 'Survival Kits' with basic

toiletries such as toothbrushes for dental

hygiene and necessities such as pillows and

blankets for cold Perth evenings. To fund

this concept we are looking towards govt.

funding/ grants and also a future KickStarter

account to allow to general public to give a

helping hand.

We hope this space will reach out to those who

need it the most and let them know some one

out there cares.

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LOGO

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Some schools choose causes to support through various fundraising

events through out the year and then split the money between the charities.

We could gather some funds this way.

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Government grants such as the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS)

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Survival winter kits

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survival kits for homeless youth.

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feet painting

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spray paint T-shirts for homeless teens

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Straw weaving

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Within the Heart of Northbridge

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we can commission local street artists' to

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I swear i would live in a place like this...spray paint the whole exterior...