In a heartfelt initiative to foster social change, Ideal Placements has announced a significant donation of $101,100 to the Youth Information Referral Service (YIRS). This substantial contribution is poised to uplift disengaged and disadvantaged youth by facilitating access to critical education. Specifically directed towards 20 students in years 8, 9 and 10, the funding represents a beacon of hope, breaking down educational barriers and paving the way for a brighter future.
The commitment from Ideal Placements comes at a critical time when the complexity of challenges faced by disadvantaged young people continues to grow, and access to traditional education is limited. Ideal Placements has a long-standing relationship with YIRS, helping provide access to various employment pathways, assistance with resumes and a host of other services. Their Transition to Work program helps struggling young people find work by providing them with practical support to build their skills and confidence, and tailors intensive support services to prepare them for employment.
Councillor Fran Mann of Mackay Regional Council has sat on the management committee of YIRS for several years and believes that the donation from Ideal Placements marks a momentous occasion.
YIRS acts as a “one-stop youth shop”, and funding for their various support programs has always been limited, however with the recent cuts to distance education funding from the Federal Government, the donation couldn’t have come at a better time. In the last financial year, YIRS was approached by over 1500 young people seeking assistance with education, but due to lack of funding many of them were unable to access the service.
It costs approximately $3000 to fund the education of one disadvantaged young person. This donation will allow YIRS to provide critical education support to at least 20 young people, providing a lifeline to those who would have been excluded from traditional educational models, due to a variety of barriers.
In a statement, Melissa Holmes, the General Manager of Ideal Placements expressed the company’s enthusiasm for supporting YIRS in their mission to empower young people.
“We feel very privileged to be able to provide sponsorship to YIRS. It’s one of our key things, to help youth back into education, as it’s one of the foundational blocks to moving forward into employment,” she said.
In making this meaningful commitment, Ideal Placements sets the stage for a transformative impact. The funds signify more than just monetary assistance; they represent a powerful investment into the potential of each young person. The ripple effects of the donation will be felt by not only the young Australians who are given much-needed access to education but also by the broader Mackay community.
Melissa Holmes and Denzel Bobongie (left) present a cheque for $101,000 to Dee Chapman of YIRS. Photo Credit: Amanda Wright
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