WA


 

   
Contact Information

Street Address : Unit 6, 27 Tamara Drive, Yangebup WA 6164

Phone: ( 08) 6399 0252  or 1800 655 105
Email : wa@create.org.au
Office Hours : 9.00am – 5.00pm

  
About Us 

 

Shar Double
Position: State Coordinator

About Shar:
Kia Ora,  You guessed it I am from New Zealand. I relocated to WA in Nov 2010 after visiting a year earlier and thought what a wonderful place to live and it hasn’t disappointed me.
What I bring to CREATE is partly my Social Work degree and the rest is pure passion for Advocacy for Young People. I believe that Young People have a voice and it’s a great opportunity to get heard through CREATE.
We have a awesome team here in the WA office and we welcome all Young People in care to come and say hi. What also makes us a unique office is that we have 1 Australian, 1 South African and a Kiwi so you can imagine we are rugby fans!
And one last word from me…I have a sense of humour like no other and I love to smile. I look forward to my role as State Co-coordinator for many years to come.

 
Josie McRandal
Position: Community Facilitator

About Josie:
My name is Josie and I really enjoy my role as a community facilitator for Create. Past studies and work experience with children in care has inspired me to be passionate about young people and I love promoting opportunities that connect and empower. I’m a huge believer that you need to celebrate the small wins along with the big ones. I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, reading and eating good food. Being a mum I love family gatherings. Camping is my favourite getaway. I try to work off the good food by doing ZUMBA which is a great fun way to exercise.

Wendy Champion

Position: Community Facilitator

About Wendy:

Hi my name is Wendy, my family and I have recently relocated from New Zealand to WA where I have started as a Community Facilitator with the wonderful team here in Perth. I have a background in Social Work, Financial Counselling and also owned a fantastic Bouncy Castle and Children’s entertainment Business.

Outside of work I enjoy family and social gatherings, camping and a good game of rugby league, I also have a good sense of humour, enjoy stand-up comedy and love to see people smile.

 

Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care

The Charter of Rights sets out the rights of all children and young people in care in this state.  The Charter talks about what you can expect from people who look after you and work with you while you are in care. If you feel like your rights are not being met, you should talk to an adult you trust like your carer or caseworker, or call the numbers listed on the Charter of Rights. You could also try calling CREATE in your state on 1800 655 105 to talk about your options. Some useful links:

http://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/ChildrenInCare/Documents/Advocate%20for%20Children%20in%20Care/Charter%20info%20for%20staff.pdf

   

 

About Our Programs

clubCREATE
clubCREATE is a club for children and young people in care, or with a care experience. Members get a welcome pack, quarterly newsletters, invitations to events, and a birthday card each year. You can join clubCREATE on-line at http://www.create.org.au/join-clubcreate , call us on 08 6399 0252 or email clubCREATE@create.org.au and ask for a membership form.

Entering Care Kits
If you are entering care for the first time, CREATE will deck you out with a backpack of essential stuff to help you on your way. You need to join clubCREATE to be able to receive a kit just contact your WA office on 08 6399 0252 or email clubCREATE@create.org.au.

State and Territory Youth Advisory Group’s
The Youth Advisory Group is a program that brings young people together to discuss care issues and explore solutions. Youth Advisory groups are in each state and territory and provide feedback which activates change for the better. The Youth Advisory Group also tells CREATE how best to represent the opinions of children and young people in care. To find out more contact your CREATE WA office on 08 6399 0252.

Young Consultants

Young Consultants are young people aged 14 and over who have had a care experience. They work alongside CREATE to share with others in the community what it is like to be in care. Young Consultants go to conferences, consultations, forums and events to represent CREATE and young people in care. To become a young consultant you need to complete Young Consultants Training.

Young Consultants also get a few perks. They can participate in connection activities like trips to the movies and professional development courses including things like Senior First Aid, interview skills, budgeting and building a resume all of which Young Consultants can access for free.

Young Consultants Training
To become a Young Consultant you need to undertake the Young Consultant’s Training Course which is a fun training workshop. You can hang out with other young people, develop skills in presentation and public speaking and learn all about the Care system. Young Consultants training may lead to opportunities to do some occasional paid work with CREATE in through representation at conferences, consultations, forums and events and providing training support.


CREATE Your Future website | www.createyourfuture.org.au

 
CREATE Your Future is an awesome program where young people learn all all they need to know about leaving care and becoming independent.  This creative program teaches young people life readiness skills such as cooking,budgeting, job readiness, self care, services and resources available plus practical things like how to get a Medicare card.  All this is combined with heaps of fun such as hip hop dancing, great race game, camps and much more!

To find out more about the free fun workshops for 15-25yr olds in care, please contact CREATE on: