Western Young People's Independent Network (WYPIN)
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About this service
WYPIN is for young people aged from 12 to 25 years from diverse backgrounds who want to make a difference. WYPIN uses a range of leadership, capacity building and advocacy strategies that engage culturally diverse youth across the western region. This program is independent and is directed by young people.
WYPIN has five core functions:
- To engage young people (especially those recently arrived to Australia) through recreational activities and camps
- To provide training programs to build the capacity of young leaders
- To educate young people how to positively influence change
- To campaign against racism and discrimination
- Deliver workshops that promote multiculturalism and inclusion to business, community organisations and schools.WYPIN's Committee of Management is comprised of young people aged 12-25 years. At its core, WYPIN is a youth empowerment, youth advocacy group. WYPIN plays an important role in advocacy and policy development and are seen as a critical voice on diverse youth issues in the Western region of Melbourne.
If you are aged from 12 to 25 years and want to make a difference in your community, you can join WYPIN.
Through WYPIN you can:
- Gain leadership opportunities
- Develop projects and campaigns
- Volunteer to be on a working group and/or youth committee.-
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Service name
Western Young People's Independent Network (WYPIN)
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Service address
3/6 - 12 South Road, Braybrook 3019
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Phone
8311 5421 or 8311 5405
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Urgency levels
Some Help, Just Curious
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Service name
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Email
wypin@mcm.org.au
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Last update
18/01/2019
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Service area
Braybrook and surrounding areas
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Service hours
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
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Age group
12 - 25 years
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Interpreters
Yes
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Service type
INDIVIDUAL
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Service area
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Service for
Young people
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Disability access
Yes
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Service for
More information for service professionals
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Participation type
In person
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Participation type
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Referral mode
In person
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Point of intake
Office Administration
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Referral mode
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