Wednesday, 4 October 2023

South East Community Links Youth Links Hub

Lee TARLAMIS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (09:52): Noble Park’s new South East Community Links (SECL) Youth Links Hub is now officially open. I had the pleasure of attending the opening, which was a wonderful celebration of community spirit and showcased our amazing and inspiring youth. We all know how challenging school, learning and even life can be for young people. That is why it is so important that we have this new hub that brings the community together, providing a safe place for young people from diverse backgrounds to seek guidance, access opportunities and find a sense of belonging. The hub and its youth leaders are there to provide support and mentorship and to build confidence in our young people to chase their dreams.

The new hub is a welcoming and comfortable space for young people to hang out, relax, study, learn skills and get the help and support they need when they need it most. Thank you to the MCs, youth leader Diba Jalal and Farzad Kakazada, who brought so much energy to this event and are the embodiment of the bright, passionate and kind people you will find at the hub and at SECL. Thanks also to SECL CEO Peter McNamara for his unwavering commitment to our community. Peter’s unrelenting passion for improving social and economic outcomes for our community has been one of the driving forces behind SECL, the Youth Links Hub and so many other life-changing initiatives. The dedicated and passionate SECL team have been delivering services and youth empowerment programs for more than 50 years, and I continue to be amazed at the transformational work they do to support our community, particularly for our young people. Congratulations again to the SECL team for their ongoing commitment to making a difference in the lives of so many and for working to address the ever-evolving challenges while creating opportunities for people, including our youth.