About
Together 4 Youth
Why do we exist?
The National Mental Health Survey highlighted a concerning surge in mental health issues among young people, with a significant increase observed from 2007 to 2020-21. This rise emphasises the critical need for early intervention and prevention, especially considering that mental health disorders often begin before age 14. The pandemic has further impacted young people's mental well-being, with many reporting a decline in mental health and a decrease in confidence towards achieving their goals. This underscores the importance of addressing mental health as a priority in youth development.
Our mission
Together 4 Youth aims to enhance the lives of young Australians through collaborative and purpose-driven initiatives, focusing on social, emotional, and vocational development in school settings.
Our vision
Our vision is a future where every young person is empowered with the skills, resilience, and support needed to thrive in their educational journey and beyond.
Our process
Our approach involves partnering with schools to understand their unique challenges, and then providing a tailored suite of programs and services. These programs are designed to address the comprehensive needs of students, implemented through a seamless and effective partnership model.
Because of our work..
Students will know about social emotional learning and what to expect from the world of work.
Students will have improved wellbeing, hope for the future & are ready for post-school life.
Students will be happy, healthy and on a career pathway they've chosen.
By working together...
T4Y members will have greater awareness of complementary programs and their place in a bigger picture.
T4Y members will become stronger organisations due to the benefits of collaboration including the sharing of resources and exposure to an enabling environment.
T4Y partners will positively impact more younger people compared to if they were working alone.
This means that...
Schools are equipped to select and engage with external programs and are not burdened by this process.
Schools have strong evidence-based strategies for fostering student wellbeing and workplace readiness that are born from evidence-based and integrated programs.
Schools develop expertise in holistic student wellbeing and workplace readiness, and are using this to build reputation, innovation, and networks with communities, employers, & higher education.
Meet the CEO
Meet Andrew Turvey, our Chief Executive Officer, a seasoned educational professional with over 29 years of experience. His diverse background includes 11 years as a Principal and 8 years in leadership roles representing secondary school principals at various, State, National and International levels.
Andrew's deep understanding of the challenges faced by schools and principals enriches our team's approach, ensuring the implementation of our social and emotional learning programs is both effective and seamless for our partners.