Youth Live4Life 2022 Annual Report
Youth Live4Life 2022 Annual Report - a year of connecting communities and creating change.
We are extremely proud to release our 2022 Youth Live4Life Annual Report today.
Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and extreme weather events including severe storms and flooding, Youth Live4Life has continued to grow as an organisation, broadening our reach in line with the business plan and, most importantly, increasing and measuring our impact.
Highlights include:
Live4Life model was implemented in 9 communities
Three of our Live4Life communities were recognised as Champion Communities by Mental Health First Aid Australia. Benalla, Glenelg and Macedon Ranges
Over 3,700 young people received Teen Mental Health First Aid training
220 Young Mental Health Ambassadors took part in Live4Life Crew supporting their peers
Crew Camp 2022 brought together young people from many rural and regional communities in Victoria
LAPitUP made a splash and raised $38,926
Spring Into Winter Annual Dinner a huge success and featured the wonderful musician Clare Bowditch and writer Jacinta Parsons
“I think this is the best experience I have had this year. I almost feel like a completely different person. I was so happy sometimes that I wanted to cry. I am truly grateful that I, and other young people, have this chance because it will and has changed lives.” Crew Member.
You can read more highlights in our Annual Report link below: