b'GRANTSGeelong Arts CentrePhoto: Ferne MillenGEELONG ARTS CENTREParrwang Youth Arts(Parrwang is magpie in the local Wadawurrung language)Parrwang Youth Arts provides Geelongs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people with fun, interactive and meaningful multi-arts experiences. Parrwangs Holiday Programs take young people on a cultural and artistic journey, exploring and creating stories through dance, drama, song, music and visual arts. The programs are facilitated by professional artists, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Workshops encourage young people to connect to culture, to Breakaway Youth country, creativity and to each other.Following a series of workshops, Geelong Arts Centre opens its doors BOROONDARA CARES FOUNDATION BREAKAWAY YOUTH to families and community for the CHANCES Student Support Program Summer Camp for School Success Parrwang Youth Arts Show & Share CHANCES is an Education StudentBreakaway Youth is an outdoor adventureEvent in celebration of the young peoples Support Program for disadvantagedprogram for young people who arecreations, expressions, confidence young people in the Boroondara area. Thefinancially and/or socially disadvantaged.and pride. Expanding on the workshop program contributes to education costs,The young people are from the cities ofmodel, Parrwang Youth Arts, which is enabling young people to fully participateDarebin and Whittlesea, in Melbournessupported by Newsboys, also connects in learning, complete their secondarynorth.young people and their families with education and progress to tertiaryBreakaway Youths Summer Camp isexternal experiences such as excursions education. The CHANCES Program workspart of a multi-year program for 25 youngto Melbourne Theatre Company and closely with schools and provides tailoredpeople aged 11-16. The five-day summerworkshops with visiting theatre companies ongoing support for the duration ofcamp held in January supports youngsuch as Bangarra Dance Theatre. The studies. Newsboys Foundation support ispeople to think about issues such asParrwang Youth Arts Working Party, directed to students aged 11-21 years whoeducation, goal-setting and their future.inclusive of key Aboriginal leaders within are experiencing financial disadvantage. Importantly, the camp prepares youngthe community, guides the program.boroondaracares.org.au people for the new school year. geelongartscentre.org.aubreakawayyouth.org.auNEWSBOYS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 201915'