Whitelion works with young people at risk, and those who are highly vulnerable such as those impacted by the justice system, out of home care, homelessness and complex and chronic disadvantage.
To find out about the range of Whitelion programs available for First Nations young people in the western suburbs, click here.
Check out the Deadly Lions program for young (10-24 year old) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have been in contact with police or the youth justice system, or for those who are at risk of doing so. This program supports young people to build positive and sustainable connections to self and communities of choice. It is delivered in partnership with MAYSAR (Melbourne Aboriginal Youth Sports and Recreation).
Click Here for the Bundji Bundji or Tiddas program flyer.
Whitelion also run programs for young people in care or exiting the care system. Including one on one mentoring and community-based activities, the Community Integration Program and Community Connections programs help build networks of supportive relationships for young people in their community.
Whitelion are based in the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing
Head Office:
Lvl 3, 33 Lincoln Square
Carlton
To find out more about Whitelion in the west, contact:
Ailsa Gibson-Sheridan (she/her) – Community Connections Coordinator (Tues – Fri)
Wyndham Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing
Mobile: 0421 711 765
Email: agibsonsheridan@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au
Contact Details Bundji Bundji or Tiddas program
Leon Stizza (Bundji Bundji Coordinator)
Ph. 0402 186 925 – Istizza@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au
or
Renee Clarke (Tiddas Coordinator)
Ph. 0432 485 503 – rclarke@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au