teenchallengeqldteenchallengeqldhttps://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/newsInspiring female leaders band together]]>https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2018/01/19/Joanne-Hobbs-tohttps://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2018/01/19/Joanne-Hobbs-toFri, 19 Jan 2018 04:23:28 +0000
Our Executive Director Joanne Hobbs will be joining Christian Women in Business as a key speaker for their Community Conference. Jo will be sharing her story with Teen Challenge QLD and passing on her wisdom to other women who are also leaders and influencers in the not-for-profit sector, as well as a chance to speak with her personally.
Teen Challenge QLD will also be a major benefactor for the event, with a percentage of all tickets sold for the conference going on to support Teen Challenge QLD!
If you're a leader, aspiring leader, or just want to network with a group of inspirational women from not-for-profit and corporate sectors, this event is for you!
Find out more or purchase tickets here.
]]>Leading the way]]>https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/12/15/Leading-the-wayhttps://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/12/15/Leading-the-wayFri, 15 Dec 2017 02:12:04 +0000
This month we watched as two of our past students not only graduated with Higher Education Diplomas, but also topped their class and took home awards for Outstanding Leadership for each of their year levels!
Mikey Platt graduated with a Diploma of Leadership and Ben O'Brien graduated his second year of studies with a Diploma of Ministry from iSEE COLLEGE in Brisbane.
There was hardly a dry eye in sight as Mikey was selected to give a speech to represent the student body, in which he publicly thanked his mother for standing by his side through his addiction.
Mikey wishes to continue his studies next year with a Diploma of Ministry and Ben will continue working as a Youth Worker with Teen Challenge QLD as well as being an inspiring father to his four children.
We could not be more proud of our boys as they stand strong as leaders in the community. Their futures are looking very bright!
]]>Hope is where the heart is]]>https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/11/03/Hope-is-where-the-heart-ishttps://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/11/03/Hope-is-where-the-heart-isThu, 02 Nov 2017 23:59:49 +0000
Senator Jacqui Lambie made news in 2015 when she spoke in parliament about her son's addiction to ice. Dylan Milverton, now 23, has since overcome his addiction by completing the residential rehabilitation programat Teen Challenge QLD and now has a full-time job in construction.
The mother-son duo think it's essential to speak out about the issue of drugs and have shared their story of restoration in an honest and inspiring piece in The Big Issue. A big thank you to Cath Johnsen from The Big Issue for sharing their story and continuing to bring hope to other families.
Click on the images below to read the full story:
]]>Q&A with Senior Case Worker Craig Lyons]]>https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/08/08/QA-with-Senior-Case-Worker-Craig-Lyonshttps://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/08/08/QA-with-Senior-Case-Worker-Craig-LyonsThu, 10 Aug 2017 05:48:00 +0000
Craig Lyons is one of our superstar Case Workers who works directly with the young men in our program to help them overcome drug, alcohol and other life-controlling issues.
When did you start working at Teen Challenge?
I first started here in 2006.
What is involved in your role as a Senior Case Worker?
Running the daily structured program for the young men in our rehabilitation program which includes devotions, personal studies, work and sport. I also get alongside the men individually and help them integrate back into the real world.
What is the most rewarding part about your role?
Seeing the guys complete the program and go onto live a fulfilling life.
What is your favourite memory from your time at Teen Challenge?
Camping on Fraser Island with the students.
]]>Q&A with Team Leader Rob McCubben]]>https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/07/28/QA-with-Team-Leader-Rob-McCubbenhttps://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/07/28/QA-with-Team-Leader-Rob-McCubbenFri, 28 Jul 2017 05:29:58 +0000
Rob McCubben has faithfully served Teen Challenge QLD for more than 16 years! Rob is a man of many skills and ensures the New Life Men's Centre is able to effectively equip and empower young men.
What is involved in your role as a Team Leader?
My role includes day-to-day management of the New Life Men's Centre which includes overseeing the rehabilitation program, general operations, casework for new students, mentoring and pastoral care for Case Workers, live-in volunteers and interns, as well as overseeing our cattle herd (one of our social enterprise ventures).
What is the most rewarding part about your role?
Seeing blokes smile regularly after not smiling for the first few weeks. Also having blokes share insights into the gospel they have received and graduation from the program (Champion's Night), as well as attending former student's weddings.
From your experiences, why do you think Teen Challenge works?
Our services allow people to experience God's love and they respond to that. We have great staff who compliment each other and are dedicated to making disciples of Jesus.
]]>Toowoomba Community Bands Together for Teen Challenge]]>https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/07/03/Toowoomba-Community-Bands-Together-for-Teen-Challengehttps://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/07/03/Toowoomba-Community-Bands-Together-for-Teen-ChallengeMon, 03 Jul 2017 02:05:53 +0000
The incredible Toowoomba community banded together to support Teen Challenge QLD, with members Bruce Swinford, John Sands and Toowoomba families hosting a World Themed Dinner at South Toowoomba Baptist Church. The dinner featured a multitude of exotic cuisines all to raise funds for Teen Challenge.
The room was filled with members of the church community who attended to show their support.
We are so grateful for this community who banded together for Teen Challenge! We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Tilley’s Crawler Parts for donating model tractors for the raffle.
If you'd like to get involved by becoming a fundraiser for Teen Challenge, we'd love to help facilitate your event. You can get in contact via (07) 3422 1500 or tcqld@teenchallenge.org.au.
]]>$100,000 raised for Teen Challenge QLD!]]>https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/06/19/100000-raised-for-Teen-Challenge-QLDhttps://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au/single-post/2017/06/19/100000-raised-for-Teen-Challenge-QLDMon, 19 Jun 2017 06:35:16 +0000
With the combined efforts of an army of incredible supporters, we are thrilled to announce that more than $100,000 was raised at our third annual Teen Challenge Gala Dinner hosted by Elite Athletes!
The signature event saw 300 people come together at Rydges South Bank Brisbane to raise much needed funds for Teen Challenge QLD. Hosted by the wonderful Heather Foord, guests had the absolute privilege of hearing from Senator for Tasmania Jacqui Lambie and her son Dylan Milverton. Dylan graduated from our program last year, and both he and his mother bravely shared their powerful testimonies of restoration (read more about Dylan's story).
We would like to thank all the guests who attended this event and gave so generously to help save young lives (please get in touch if you'd like to get involved next year).
We would also like to say a HUGE thank you to all of our incredible supporters and sponsors. Without each and every one of them this achievement would not be possible!
We would like to firstly thank Elite Athletes for hosting this annual event and going above and beyond each year to support Teen Challenge QLD.
We would also like to thank all the amazing sponsors, whose support means that 100% of all monies raised from the event goes straight to Teen Challenge QLD. We are so blessed and so grateful for each and every individual, group and organisation who helped make this incredible achievement a reality.