Youth Foyer alumni Caitlyn Hay and Jess Gould cut the 10th birthday cake together.
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Rechelle Zammit
Students, staff and supporters reunited on Friday, July 17 to celebrate 10 years of Shepparton’s Education First Youth Foyer.
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Over the past decade, 377 people aged 16 to 24 have walked through the foyer’s doors, accessing education alongside safe accommodation.
A number of former students reflected on their time at the foyer during the event, with Caitlyn Hay saying the experience had changed her life.
“I left ready to take on the world beyond the foyer,” she said.
The alumni shared how the foyer had provided more than a safe place to live, helping them build confidence and practical life skills, from cooking to driving.
Alumni and current students were joined at the celebration by staff, local dignitaries and community members.
Alumni Jess Gould was the first student to walk through the Education First Youth Foyer’s doors 10 years ago.
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Rechelle Zammit
A crowd of over 200 attended the celebration.
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Rechelle Zammit
Youth Foyer alumni Caitlyn Hay speaking about her time at the foyer during high school.
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Rechelle Zammit
Shepparton Youth Foyer alumni Jess Gould, State Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell and Shepparton Youth Foyer senior manager Anita McCurdy blowing out the candles on the foyer’s birthday cake.
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Rechelle Zammit
Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project executive officer Amy Robinson speaking about the Youth Foyer’s importance during the celebration.
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Rechelle Zammit
State Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell said that being involved with the implementation of the Education First Youth Foyer was the highlight of her career.
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Rechelle Zammit
Former student Anita Pringle now works at the Youth Foyer.
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Rechelle Zammit
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