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Lighthouse Keepers

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:51:55 +1000

By becoming a Lighthouse Keeper you will be helping to create a sustainable solution to youth homelessness. Support Lighthouse Foundation through the direct care of the Lighthouse young people.

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News of the Week

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:10:25 +1000

New developments in caring for young homeless mothers and their babies.

This week, Lighthouse is delighted to announce the Opening of an additional Lighthouse home at Heathmont, specifically aimed at homeless young mothers who are pregnant or have young children.

This pilot program is a new, early intervention initiative that extends the successful Lighthouse Therapeutic Family Model of Care to a discrete group of homeless young women who are particularly vulnerable and in need of additional support at a special time in their lives.

The program, based on the Lighthouse successful, evidence-based approach to ending youth homelessness, combines safe, securing accommodation 24/7 with a range of tailored supports, including:

- Parenting skills programs, including forming a secure, loving attachment to the baby/children, that will continue in the future

- Pre and post natal care, to be provided by experienced local partner organisation Connections UnitingCare

- Health and wellbeing, self care, nutrition and cleanliness

- Education, training and employment to foster independence and assist in reintegration into the community

Through their Lighthouse experience the young mothers will be able to provide their own children with the loving care and nurture that they may have missed out on in their childhood. By enabling them to create strong bonds with their children, the young women can break the cycle of child abuse, domestic violence and, potentially, future homelessness.

Through this program, the young mothers and their babies can, over the next two years, rebuild their lives and develop the skills they need to confidently reintegrate into society.

Lighthouse – Working with Community to Break the Cycle of Homelessness

Kane Bowden, CEO

Lighthouse submission to the 20/20 paper on homelessness

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:08:59 +1000

Founder Susan Barton named Melburnian of the year!

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:52:31 +1000

Founder of the Lighthouse Foundation, Susan Barton AM, was announced as the 2009 Melburnian of the Year at a special dinner hosted by Melbourne City Council, on Saturday 29 August. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle, presented the prestigious award and explained that the award was made to recognise Ms Barton's support for Melbourne's young people. With the vision of ending youth homelessness, Lighthouse Foundation works to connect community around every young person. By providing homes for young people who would otherwise be homeless, coupled with 24/7 wrap-around support, Lighthouse is providing much-needed support for at risk young people. Currently, eight homes are open to young people across Victoria, and the organisation is now working to open a ninth Lighthouse Home to cater for the growing need. So far over 500 young people have benefited from Lighthouse programs. Young people usually stay for 6-24 months, following which they are welcome to access ongoing support through the Lighthouse Outreach Program at any time. Congratulations, Susan!

Garden blitz boosts Lighthouse for homeless young people

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:20:30 +1000

South East Water, ‘us’ – Utility Services, Splashdown, Kennards/ Coates, Garden World and Priority Plumbing are shown joining together with the Lighthouse Foundation in a ‘community blitz’ to transform the gardens at a Lighthouse home for young people, located in Melbourne’s South-East.

A Night in the Dark 2009 Pictures

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:39:35 +1000

The glitz of Crown Casino’s Palladium Ballroom and the tragic issue of youth homelessness are unlikely ‘partners’ however Saturday 1 August, 2009 saw the Palladium transformed into a winter wonderland as guests joined Lighthouse Foundation in the quest to eradicate youth homelessness.

Hosted by Sonia Kruger (Channel 7), A Night in the Dark gave over three hundred guests the opportunity to enjoy fine food and amazing entertainment as they worked to raise much needed funds for Lighthouse Foundation.

Guests were treated to spectacular acts including 50 young tap dancers, an amazing showcase by Urban Cirque and the wonderful vocals of band, Past to Present. Other performers also thrilled event participants during the evening.

The participation of guests in this extraordinary event ensures Lighthouse Foundation can continue to provide significant and lasting change to the lives of young people by delivering The Therapeutic Family Model of Care to our existing and future residents.

Major event sponsor (and Lighthouse supporters), Lending Link, together with the team at Trumpet Events were instrumental in making A Night in the Dark an amazing success and we thank them for their generosity and support.

Lighthouse Newsletter 44

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:37:54 +1000

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ABC TV's Inside Business profiles Lighthouse

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:40:47 +1000

It's a tough time to be in business and it's even more difficult if you're running one of Australia's 700,000 not for profit organisations all competing for the same fund raising dollar.

The Lighthouse Foundation is one of many charities approaching crisis point with its budget collapsing due to declining donations at a time when demand for services has never been greater.

Lighthouse Foundation CEO Kane Bowden provides details in an interview on ABC Inside Business 16th March 2009.

If you'd like to watch the ABC Inside Business profile please CLICK HERE

LIGHT Program: Lighthouse Internship and Graduate Holistic Training Program

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:43:21 +1000

Are you interested in a career in the youth work field?

Lighthouse Foundation is offering exciting pathways into working with young people through the LIGHT Program.

A fantastic opportunity now exists for those studying in the field of Youth/Psychology/Social Work or those soon to graduate.

We are offering a program that can get you the skills, support and experience required to work in the field.

Refer to links below for more information and application form.