Whitelion

Whitelion is a non-profit community organisation that has been supporting highly vulnerable young people for more than twelve years. The organisation provides youth-focused gender and culturally specific services in several areas. These include; employment, role modeling, specialist outreach support and education based prevention programs. Whitelio... n's mission is focused on connecting 'at-risk' young people aged 10 to 24 with the community. It provides them with practical and effective supports that enable them to make positive choices in their lives. The young people that Whitelion supports have seldom had positive influences in their lives; many come from backgrounds that are characterised by multi-generational disadvantage, unemployment, substance abuse and offending behaviour. These young people require consistent, practical and intensive support to break the cycle of disadvantage and reach their full potential. Whitelion breaks this cycle of disadvantage through role modeling, mentoring and employment programs that change young people's lives. In 2011, Whitelion had 1,208 program places for young people who live in the community, and 90% of young people who get a mentor and a job do not re-offend.Read More