Programs
Get Set For Work
Aged 15 – 17 ?
Not attending school ?
Need skills to enter the workforce ?
We provide a mix of Accredited training, work experience and life skills that cater to each person’s situationYou will have the opportunity to choose a field that interests you and receive training and guidance that will help you get started in that area.
Get Set for Work is primarily for young school leavers in the Toowoomba area and those ‘at risk’ of leaving mainstream education prior to completing Year 12 who are unsure of where to go next and are not ready to commit to formal education or vocational training.
People in this situation have unique needs.
- Builds their self-esteem and confidence.
- Accredited training in Business, Retail, Hospitality and Community Services Mechanics, Construction, Child Care, and Manufacturing
- Training is individually tailored to suit each student.
- Access to Youth Worker.
- First Aid Certificates.
- Prepare them for work.
- Job Search support.
Contact:
Ellen French
YWCA Downs & South West QLD
112 Mary Street Toowoomba
(07) 46 322 610
or
ellenf@ywcadswqld.org.au
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YGirls
YGirls is a local group founded by the YWCA Downs & South West QLD Inc, is a self-defined volunteer group of young women aged approximately 18 – 30 who want to have an active voice and become involved within the community.
Being a YGIRL includes (but is not limited to) fundraising, acting a advocated for different causes and being active regarding issues and interests of women.
If you are interested in becoming a YGIRL, add your name to the YGIRLS contact list by emailing:
ygirls@ywcadswqld.org.au
Or by phoning the YWCA: (07) 46 322 610
You can also visit YGIRLS on Myspace: www.myspace.com/ygirls
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Encore
Helping you restore mobility, flexibility & confidence through gentle exercise.
Encore is an exercise program designed specifically for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery at any time in their lives. Based around floor and pool exercises and relaxation techniques, it is safe, fun and therapeutic. The water resistance exercises are gentle but effective, and the warm water relaxes and relieves affected muscles. Encore can help you strengthen and tone your arms, shoulders and chest, regain mobility, and improve your general fitness.
We aim to help you:
- improve mobility and flexibility in your arms and shoulders
- boost your self esteem and self image
- relieve any discomfort you may be experiencing as a result of surgery
- reduce the potential risk of lymphoedema
- assist women with lymphoedema; and create a positive attitude to life and health
For further information and enrolment into the next available course please contact:
The Encore Coordinator Wendy Head on (07) 4632-6436 or Mobile: 0408 549 486
nhe26484@bigpond.net.au
For information on Encore programs in your area please visit the YWCA Encore website at:
http://www.ywcaencore.org.au/
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The YWCA in Toowoomba provides accommodation for women with a view to assisting and empowering them to transition towards independence. This programme is based on a very successful program of the YWCA in Fort Worth, Texas.
Women are housed in a safe, secure environment. Each has a room of their own with independent food and utensil storage. The kitchen, lounge and bathrooms are shared facilities.
The My Own Place Program is a bridge to successful independence for women. A program co-ordinator assists the participants to determine immediate and long-term needs, work together to ensure the successful accomplishment of these long and short term goals leading to self-sufficiency.
Participants receive basic life skills training and support to access other community programs and services.
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