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Building a better future, one person at a time

YOU CAN

This is the commitment YC GROUP makes to every person we work with.

YOU CAN build a better future.
YOU CAN make a positive impact.
YOU CAN contribute to your community socially, economically and civically.

Our Group delivers on this commitment by providing a continuum of direct services and programs which provide alternative education pathways, vocational training, work experience, disability support, transition to work, job-readiness and employment programs to individuals and communities.

Our Group also manage multiple social enterprise businesses which offer commercial products and services, while also delivering on our overarching vision. These enterprises ensure that YC GROUP is financially sustainable, and also facilitate work experience, training, and employment opportunities for those we work with.

HOW DO WE ACHIEVE THIS? Find out about YC GROUP’s services here.

OUR VALUES

Empathy

Inclusiveness

Good judgement

Flexibility

“I would have no hesitation on recommending students and or teachers to use the exceptional services that this organisation provides for work placement employment opportunities..”

Ian Judge, Entertainment teacher | St Peter’s Catholic College Tuggerah

““They actually really talk to you and listen, and engage with you like you’re an individual. The classes are a lot more interactive than most high schools and teachers take the time to help you understand. I’ve learnt more here in two years than I have before.”

Ellie-May | NGC graduate

“Hospitality and cooking is the best class to teach, because the students get really involved. It’s a great opportunity as they get to learn in a commercial kitchen and gain skills that will help them personally and professionally in the future.”

Sarah | Hospitality trainer

“YC Group has helped me gain so much experience through work placement to advance my career goals. It’s an excellent place with amazing people willing to give all students a chance to get experience to put towards their individual goals. They also help give young people encouragement on what they want to do after school, which I think is extraordinary.”

Helena Churchley | Terrigal High School student

“The staff and the services provided are excellent. If I have any concerns, they are addressed professionally and expediently. I know that if I did not have the help of your organisation, my role as a carer would be far more difficult.”

Parent of Abilities participant

“Thank you for teaching me and having patience with me, during the last few months. You have helped me have faith in myself and succeed at something.”

Chloe | Lake Macquarie Scouts Project

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Our Strategic Plan 2017-19 outlines our key priorities for YC GROUP’s future. Our strategic pillars focus on the foundational stability, sustainability and growth of our organisation.

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Our Annual Reports showcase our successes, celebrate our milestones, expose our challenges and acknowledge our evolutions. We invite you to take a look at our recent reports.

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Financials

YC Group values transparency in all our business operations and financials. We invite you to take a look at our recent financial statements.

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Tickets are on sale for the Central Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball.

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Central Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball! YC Group and the Rotary Club of Umina Beach are proud to invite you to attend the 2nd annual event on Saturday the 20th of October, 7:00pm, at Mingara Events Centre, Tumbi Umbi....

Save the Date – Central Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball

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Recap of the YC School Holidays Program – Week 1

Every school holidays the Youth Connections Abilities team runs a School Holiday Program. The program runs from Monday to Friday during school holidays, from 8am to 5pm. The YC Abilities team offers a range of exciting and interactive activities from bowling, picnics,...

The 2017 NG Central School Graduation Ceremony & Christmas Lunch

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Lucy Wicks MP, Federal Member for Robertson, visits YC Group.

On Wednesday the 20th of December 2017, YC Group at Green Central Kariong, was host to Lucy Wicks MP, Federal Member for Robertson. The visit focused on the work that YC Group and its subsidiaries do on the Central Coast. The CEO of YC Group, Claudia Devlin, led the...

Spotlight on ABILITY

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Spotlight on Youth Connections Broadmeadow

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The Central Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball 2017

On Saturday 18th November, 2017, the first Central Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball was held at Gosford RSL. Organised by the Rotary Club of Umina Beach, the event was held to raise much needed funds to support youth development and empowerment at YC Group. The night was...

The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove Visit YC Group

Wednesday the 22nd of November, 2018, saw a very special visitor come to YC Group. YC Group has been established for over 21 years now and in that time many amazing things have happened; the events of Wednesday are no exception. We were lucky enough to host a visit...

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Building a better future, one person at a time

YOU CAN

OUR VALUES

Empathy

Inclusiveness

Good judgement

Flexibility

“I would have no hesitation on recommending students and or teachers to use the exceptional services that this organisation provides for work placement employment opportunities..”

““They actually really talk to you and listen, and engage with you like you’re an individual. The classes are a lot more interactive than most high schools and teachers take the time to help you understand. I’ve learnt more here in two years than I have before.”

“Hospitality and cooking is the best class to teach, because the students get really involved. It’s a great opportunity as they get to learn in a commercial kitchen and gain skills that will help them personally and professionally in the future.”

“The staff and the services provided are excellent. If I have any concerns, they are addressed professionally and expediently. I know that if I did not have the help of your organisation, my role as a carer would be far more difficult.”

“Thank you for teaching me and having patience with me, during the last few months. You have helped me have faith in myself and succeed at something.”

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

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