Barbecue for homeless

A free barbecue was held on August 11 at the Umina Police Community Youth Centre for Homelessness Week.

Woy Woy Youth Cottage, Youth Angle, Umina PCYC, POEMS and the Regional Youth Services and Support staff and clients were involved in organising and facilitating the event.

Youth Angle Coordinator Ms Belinda Preston said clients from each of the services played their part in the day.

By sharing their personal journeys of homelessness, the older clients shared some hope with fellow youth that "there is and can be success at the end of experiencing homelessness".

The day included songs performed by young people, a puppet show, guest speakers, face painting, showbags, give-a-ways from 2GO and CFM and a free sausage sizzle.

Special guests included Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews.

Ms Andrews spent some time chatting with young people over lunch.

Press release, August 14 Belinda Preston, Youth Angle