Annual Snapshot

We partner with children and young people at pivotal times in their lives to facilitate a journey of engagement and accomplishment. Because we know that when children and young people thrive, together with their communities, it improves the shape of society for us all.

In FY20 we're proud to have empowered over 3,200 children and young people with social and educational foundations, so they and their communities can thrive.

Children's Services:

An Approved Provider of the Department of Education and Training, we partner with children and families early in life to develop and nurture social and educational foundations, so children can maximise their capabilities, contribute, accomplish and grow together with their community.

2,932

Children enrolled at a TRY childcare or kindergarten service as at June 2019

30%

Of enroled children eligible for Early Start Kindergarten

88%

Of services meet or exceed the National Quality Standards, 6% higher than the national average

45

Services spanning 18 Local Government Areas

Social Enterprise:

A Social Traders certified organisation, we tackle youth unemployment through job pathways and work based training opportunities for young people facing barriers to participation and inclusion in the workforce, so they can learn, earn and accomplish together with their community.

Youth Mentoring:

Accredited by the Department of Health and Human Services, we connect at-risk and vulnerable young people with mentors to build and nurture social connections so young people have the confidence and resilience to contribute, accomplish and grow together with their community.

TRY People:

Our work is made possible by the expertise and dedication of our employees and volunteers, and the strong partnerships they foster with our clients and supporters.

13

New jobs created

17,925

Hours of employment created

$4,200

Direct financial investment for each worker to support their transition into work and learning and development

30+

Individual accrediations and certificates gained by our workers

5

Workers graduated into external employment, accessing improved earning and progression opportunities

317

Young people supported through a TRY mentoring 1:1 or group program

65

New mentors recruited, screened and trained

52

New 1:1 matches made

19

Group programs run in partnership with schools and community groups

395

Employees as at 30 June 2020

396

Volunteers across our Children's Services and Youth Mentoring programs

93%

Of our workforce is female vs the national average of 38.4%

42%

Of our workforce have been with us for more than 5 years