You're making a difference Superstar!

What a year!

It’s been quite the year, hasn’t it? A rise in need across Queensland communities in 2020 has meant Youturn have had to swiftly respond, plan and adapt, and offers of help have been appreciated.

Youturn programs have been heartened by the kindness of people and businesses like yourself, looking to meet the needs of vulnerable youth and families. You’re receiving this newsletter to let you know how you’re making a difference.

Making change with Bendigo Bank

The Youturn are excited to be partnering with our local Tewantin Noosa Community bank, Bendigo Bank. This means we’re part of a big bank which has a grassroots community focus to give back and support what locals need. It also offers good old-fashioned customer service (in person) and very competitive interest rates.

If you're looking to switch banks, or take out a home or personal loan, please consider Tewantin Noosa Bendigo Bank and mention Youturn (and they’ll make a donation to us to support local youth in need).

Tough Times Bring Out the Best
When normal trade for accommodation and restaurants stopped, many business owners were quick to direct their efforts to supporting people in more need than themselves.

Laundry and Shower Upgrade
To meet expanding support needs Youturn are upgrading laundry and shower amenities at Tewantin with the backing of Noosa Council and Queensland Government funding.

Big Hearted Community
To mark World Homelessness Day on 10 October, streets in Tewantin overflowed with superheroes, hundreds of gold coin donations, and conversation on supporting local need.

Kindness is Contagious
Youturn in partnership with 500 children from six schools in the Noosa-Sunshine Coast region are sharing kindness in a painted rock treasure hunt.

Locals Supporting Locals
Youturn is shopping where the local’s shop, with IGA gift cards now part of the support package for people accessing emergency relief services.

Christmas Giving
This year Youturn are approaching Christmas giving a little differently, and we invite you to join us in giving a little, if you can.

Lions Support Medical Fit-Out

Our busy headspace Maroochydore centre has recently increased General Practitioner services by Dr Amanda Thomson (pictured) to improve access to both physical and mental health services for young people.

To ensure quality diagnosis and treatment a generous donation by the Lions & Lioness Club Mooloolaba was used to update onsite medical supplies and equipment.

Youturn now have a modern and reliable fit-out of our medical room including a defibrillator that can support the growing needs of our headspace Maroochydore clients.

Fostering can turn a child’s life around

The number of children in care continues to rise in Australia (up 18%) and we desperately need more safe and loving homes for them.

Supporters Lunch

We’ll be sending your personal invitation soon… In the meantime, please save the date Thursday 5 November for our Supporters Cottage Garden Lunch.