ASPIRE YOUTH CARE STORY

ASPIRE YOUTH CARE

ASPIRE YOUTH CARE
Empowering Vulnerable Youth and Children Across Australia

About Us:

ASPIRE YOUTH CARE is a youth and children’s resource centre/homestyle care service established by Bramwell Nemhara, who brings years of experience in working with at-risk youth and children aged between 8-17 years, with the flexibility to continue care beyond 17 years if necessary. We provide a broad range of tailored services to support vulnerable young people, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed for a stable and successful future.

Our mission is to empower and equip Australia’s most vulnerable youth and children, offering them the support they need to achieve a stable life, stable employment, and secure housing. Our services are accessed through referrals from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Funding received for each young person covers their living expenses, staff costs, insurance, and all essential care needs.

Our Services:

1. Out of Home Care Services
   Aspire Youth Care offers a variety of care services designed to provide vulnerable young people with a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. These services include:

   • Foster Care: Placing youth in safe and culturally sensitive foster homes, ensuring they have the emotional and physical support needed.

   • Residential Care: Providing structured group homes for youth with complex needs, offering 24/7 care and supervision.

   • Kinship Care: Placing youth with extended family members or close family friends to maintain familial and cultural connections.

   • Specialized Care: Tailored support for youth dealing with mental health challenges, behavioral issues, or other complex needs.

2. Empower Africa Youth Initiative Australia (EAYIA)
   Through our collaboration with Empower Africa Youth Initiative Australia (EAYIA), we ensure that African youth in our care receive culturally sensitive support and empowerment. Our services include:

   • Cultural and Identity Support: Helping youth from African backgrounds connect with their heritage, build a positive self-identity, and integrate into Australian society.

   • Youth Empowerment Programs: Offering mentoring, leadership training, and cultural enrichment programs that promote personal growth, emotional resilience, and community engagement.

   • Educational Support: Providing access to tutoring, school resources, and guidance to ensure youth stay engaged in their education and have the skills to succeed.

   • Life Skills Development: Teaching practical life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and job readiness to prepare youth for independent living.

3. Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
   We provide therapeutic and counseling services to address emotional trauma, mental health concerns, and behavioral challenges. Our trauma-informed approach helps youth heal and build resilience.

4. Parental and Family Support Programs
   We engage and support parents through programs such as MenUp for Men and SheLeads for Women, which empower parents and guardians with the skills and knowledge to foster positive relationships and support their children in navigating challenges.

5. Community Engagement and Role Models
   Aspire Youth Care connects youth with African mentors and community leaders who serve as role models, helping them navigate cultural and societal challenges and providing guidance as they develop into leaders within their communities.

Our Approach:

At Aspire Youth Care, we adopt a holistic and culturally responsive approach to support the unique needs of each young person in our care. Our services are:

• Culturally Safe and Appropriate: We ensure that our programs are respectful of the cultural backgrounds and needs of African youth and other diverse groups.

• Youth-Centered and Age-Appropriate: We provide care and activities designed to meet the developmental needs of youth at different stages.

• Comprehensive and Holistic: Addressing not only the immediate care needs but also the long-term growth, education, and mental wellbeing of the youth we support.

Our Impact:

Aspire Youth Care is committed to empowering young people by providing:

• A Stable Life: Offering a safe, supportive environment where youth can heal, grow, and thrive.

• Stable Employment: Guiding youth toward career readiness, providing job skills training, and connecting them with employment opportunities.

• Secure Housing: Ensuring that youth have access to stable housing and are prepared for independent living as they transition into adulthood.

• Community Connection: Encouraging youth to build strong ties with their families, communities, and the broader Australian society.

Conclusion:

Aspire Youth Care is dedicated to offering a comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and supportive environment for vulnerable youth and children. Whether through Out of Home Care services or empowerment initiatives like those provided through Empower Africa Youth Initiative Australia, we are committed to helping each young person in our care achieve their full potential. With a focus on stability, personal growth, and community connection, Aspire Youth Care is here to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of youth across Australia.

ASPIRE YOUTH CARE IS SITUATED AT:

Aspire Youth Care Centre: Erceg Road Yangebup WA 6164.

We are based in these Police Districts:

1. Midland Police District

2. Ellenbrook sub-district (confirmed upon liaison)

3. Cannington Police District: Cannington Leisureplex (confirmed upon liaison)

4. Armadale Police District: Gosnells sub-district (confirmed upon liaison)

5. Mirrabooka Police Districts: To be confirmed upon liaison

6. Joondalup Police Districts: To be confirmed upon liaison

We have 6 houses 2 in Treeby, 2 in Bertrum and 2 in Success. These houses we have are transitional to the facility meaning young people can be accommodated in the houses we have and as per need at our Aspire Youth Care Centre.

The spaces are always available and ready for referrals to move in anytime.

HOW WE OPERATE OUR OUT OF HOME CARE SERVICES:

Every child at ASPIRE YOUTH CARE is treated as an individual. Using a Therapeutic Model of Care, we tailor a plan that includes short term stay, long-term stay while we provided them with daily assistance through our support workers. We work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Child Protection and Family Support to provide the highest standard of care and ensure the best outcomes for the children we care for. All referrals in our Homes and Centre are made through the Department of Communities, Child Protection and Family Support and other agencies thereof. Our Homes are staffed by compassionate, considerate and patient people, who really want to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable members of our society who are our Specialist Out of Home Support Workers. All of our support workers are highly trained to ensure children in our care are safe, secure and treated with compassion.

At Aspire Youth Care we provide a nurturing home-like environment to the children in our care. This includes provision of the day-to-day care for children and young people as part of a therapeutic care team. The role is a live-in like role, consisting of 24-hour shifts on a rotational roster period.

At Aspire Youth Care Out Of Home Care Services we aim to improve the children and young people’s:

1. reduced social skills

2. poor school performance

3. impaired language ability

4. higher likelihood of criminal offending

5. negative physical health outcomes

6. mental health issues, such as eating disorders, substance abuse, depression and suicide

All our Young people at Aspire Youth Care Out Of Home Care Services may also be placed in our care when:

1. parents are incapable of providing adequate care

2. alternative accommodation is needed during times of conflict

3. parents/carers need respite

And more.