Your impact is greater than you know

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8.4 Million

responses to Kids Helpline contacts
over the last 31 years

130,000

young people supported since we
launched employment services in 2003 

57%

of all yourtown's funding is provided
by the money made from Prize Draws

Every ticket you buy in a yourtown Prize Draw is a chance to win, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Your support directly funds vital services

Our Art Union supporters play a significant role in funding our services. Because of the community's support, we are able to run services like:

  • Kids Helpline
  • Job training and employment for young people
  • Domestic & family violence services
  • Parent education
  • Specialist accommodation

Did you know? Every 69 seconds, a young person contacts Kids Helpline.

"I am so glad we are not taking this next step alone. Knowing that I will still be closely held and supported by the refuge staff makes me feel so much safer."
- Jane* was a resident at our Domestic and Family Violence Refuge and our Transitional Home. *Name and image changed to protect privacy
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In the 2021 - 2022 financial year, we provided support to...

 16,746

children, young people and families in face-to-face services

2,070

mothers and children in our domestic & family violence, and young parent programs 

155,973

children and young people through Kids Helpline counselling

"I was bullied a lot last year and it was really difficult for me... I contacted Kids Helpline and they helped me think of strategies on how to deal with it.". 

- Issy was a client of Kids Helpline and an entrant in Kids Helpline's National Video Competition
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Your Prize Draw tickets help change the lives of real people

Following three years of disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, fires and floods, the demand for our services only continues to increase.

Kids Helpline alone saw contacts from children and young people increase by 444,608 in the 2020-21 financial year.

It's because of your continuing support that we can make sure someone is there when a young person reaches out for help.

 

"It's a win-win for me! I am helping out a good cause and it gives me hope for a better future."

- yourtown Prize Draws supporter

"I've never worked around a lot of people; I wasn't really talking to many people. Doing this program really built me up. It has been really good for me."
- Ihaia* participated in one of our Employment and Training programs. *Image changed to protect privacy
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Without your continuing support we couldn't do what we do. Thank you.