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Foyer Foundation Conference.
Thank you!
Courage, imagination, collaboration and change. These themes brought us closer together in one place, at a moment in time and for this we thank you!
Dear Foyer Friends,
Last week, 200 people across the country came together on the Gold Coast to experience a jam-packed two days of 60 plus speakers, hosts and panellists designed to bring our collective ambition for young people to fruition.
After only eight weeks as CEO of the Foyer Foundation, I was humbled to be part of such a special moment in time for the Youth Foyer movement in Australia. The Foyer Advantage conference was the perfect way to celebrate how far we have come as a network with our incredible Youth Ambassadors leading the way. The energy in the room was infectious. I was blown away by the spirit of generosity and collaboration shared by all.
In the words of Emeritus Professor Judy Atkinson, ‘If I sit and listen to people’s stories, I see them at the deepest level of their being’.
The courage of Sakshi, Brea, David, Josh, Nexus, Tyrah, Ash, Jess, June and Scott was a huge highlight for so many who joined us. We heard about their dreams to own a house, start families, finish studies, become an obstetrician, a musician, or social entrepreneur. We learnt from their lived experiences of the past and their points of view on the future.
We demonstrated what it would mean to shift more of our systems into an Advantaged Thinking approach where the talents, capabilities and aspirations of young people are seen and nurtured.
We discovered at least 33 communities working to establish a Youth Foyer right now, with many on a journey of continuous learning and improvement through to accreditation.
We are seeking to better understand our emerging and established Foyer communities through a survey that will be released via email next week called - Your Say. We'd appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts, ideas and feedback.
Above all, we all shared a willingness to lift above the day-to-day and reconnect as part of the Foyer movement to mobilise our efforts towards 50 Youth Foyers by 2030 - a bold ambition that is within reach. #50by2030
Looking forward to working in partnership with each and every one of you to realise our ambition.
Liz Cameron-Smith: CEO, Foyer Foundation
Under one Roof
Under one Roof was revealed as our collective national campaign to grow Youth Foyers to 50 by 2030.
With Foyer Invest and the Foyer network we have a great platform to build what we need in our toolkit to mobilise Foyer communities across Australia. This will ensure we are meeting local needs whilst expanding our investment options to grow the impact for young people.
A new report by Accenture is in train that will identify the value of the Foyer approach to all levels of Government and we look forward to hosting online co-design sessions to help inform the Under one Roof campaign.
If you'd like to take part in our co-design sessions please register your interest at info@foyer.org.au with the subject line - Co-design EOI - and we'll be in touch.
Thank you Foyer Gold Coast
Massive shout out to the Foyer Gold Coast team who opened up their home to a pizza night and tours for delegates over the 2 days. Special thanks to Matt, Petrina, Cam, Leteesha, Tarik and Nikita who went over and above to welcome everyone to Foyer Gold Coast.
Foyer Youth Ambassadors - leading the way now and into the future
YOWDY.....This show stealing talent were the forefront of the Foyer Advantage conference from start to finish.
Jess, Sakshi, June, Brea, Joshua, David, Ash, Nexus, Tyrah and Scott gave us a live stream of courage, wisdom, ideas, energy and humour which flowed through the day.
“Foyers are a chance in life”
“Foyers gave me a way to take control of my life”
"I had an A4 piece of paper with my goals on them and by the time l leave Foyer I will have achieved them all"
And as we all acknowledged ‘When I look at the amazing young people on the stage... I know the future is in good hands.’
#foyeradvantage2022 #buildmorefoyers #50by2030 #endyouthomelessness #foyerschangelives #underoneroof
Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support and participation in bringing the Foyer National Conference to Queensland in 2022.
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Strategic Partner
And a big thank you to the JW Marriott, Microhire and the team for making our conference a wonderful experience for all our delegates.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
