On Friday, 1 May 2026, Status, in collaboration with The City of Stirling, The Edmund Rice Centre WA and The Organisation of African Community of Western Australia (OACWA), hosted a day of fun, culture and connection in Mirrabooka. The event brought young people together to connect with one another and learn about local services available to support them.

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The Edmund Rice team hosted engaging basketball and soccer sessions for attendees. These sessions were designed to foster teamwork, build confidence, and get young people moving together.

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁
One of the most powerful moments of the day came courtesy of a professional Aboriginal art instructor, who guided Participants through the deep cultural significance and technique behind traditional Aboriginal artwork. Attendees were given the opportunity to paint their own creations, using the techniques taught by the instructor.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲
Creative minds were put to the test in a series of team-bonding challenges that had everyone thinking, laughing, and collaborating. The fan favourite - who can build the tallest tower using only spaghetti and marshmallows - unleashed a wave of engineering ingenuity and good-natured rivalry. Teams huddled together, debating designs and cheering each other on as their wobbly constructions reached for the sky.

𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝘆: 𝗭𝗼𝗿𝗯 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻
No community celebration is complete without a touch of the unexpected and the Zorb balls delivered exactly that! Giggles and shouts of delight echoed across the venue as attendees rolled their way through the afternoon.

𝗦𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆
No great Australian community event is complete without a sausage sizzle, and this one did not disappoint! The smell of sizzling snags drifted across the venue all day, drawing people together and fuelling the fun.

𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗪𝗔: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
The Organisation of African Communities of Western Australia (OACWA) played a central and celebrated role on the day, bringing their tireless dedication to the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) cohort into a vibrant community setting. OACWA has been an invaluable pillar of support for African communities across the region, and the event gave them a wonderful opportunity to connect with young people in a relaxed, welcoming environment breaking down barriers and building trust through shared experience.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
The City of Stirling also took the opportunity to highlight the broad range of local services available to community members. From wellbeing programs to recreational opportunities, young people left the day not only with wonderful memories, but with a much clearer picture of the resources right on their doorstep.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The team from Status Employment Services were also on site, engaging with attendees and sharing how our services support meaningful education and employment opportunities. At the heart of the day was our commitment to creating real, lasting pathways for young people.

"𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 — 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥."

Overall, the day provided a valuable opportunity for young people in the Mirrabooka area to come together, connect, and take part in engaging activities, while exploring the range of supports available to them.

If you or someone you know is looking for support to secure meaningful training or employment, learn more about our Transition to Work program.

Congratulations to Malie who has officially gotten her P’s!

Through our Workforce Australia – Transition to Work program, Malie was supported to access driving lessons through our community partner Best West Driving School, with the team providing funding to cover the cost of both her lessons and her driving test.

Malie’s excitement was clear when she messaged the team to share the news, saying, “Guess who got their licence!”

Malie is now driving herself to attend her Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew). Pictured is a photo she shared from her training as she completes her three‑day‑a‑week course, no longer needing to rely on her parents to get there - a fantastic step towards independence and self‑confidence.

The Morley team couldn’t be prouder of Malie’s achievement and are excited to see her continue to soar (both in the skies and on the road)!

Last week, our Executive Manager of Youth Services, Simone O’Neill, and Jasmine, Indigenous Mentor from Southern Adelaide, had the privilege of attending the KWY First Nations Therapeutic Responses Summit on Kaurna Country at Adelaide Oval. The Summit brought together leaders and changemakers from across Australia for a dynamic three day gathering to share transformative ideas, deepen culturally responsive practice, and create a space for innovation in how we support First Nations young people, their families, and communities.

Set along the banks of Karrawirra Parri (River Torrens), the Summit offered captivating keynote speakers, challenging panel conversations, and immersive workshops — all centred on elevating First Nations ways of doing and strengthening community led therapeutic responses. The powerful use of narrative approaches, storytelling and yarning created moments of truth telling, connection, and deep reflection that resonated long after each session ended.

For our organisation, currently working alongside more than 550 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across SA and WA, the Summit was both grounding and energising. Simone and Jasmine returned with strengthened cultural understanding, practical tools, and a renewed sense of purpose — carrying with them the wisdom shared, the stories gifted, and the reminders of what it truly means to be guided by community.

A heartfelt thank you to KWY and all presenters for creating a culturally safe, reflective, and inspiring space that encouraged innovation, connection, and collective growth. This experience has deepened our understanding and sharpened our focus, strengthening the cultural integrity at the heart of our work with youth — and reminding us why this work matters.

This month some of our Status offices held Time to Talk day events to encourage conversations about mental health, especially around topics that can sometimes feel difficult to talk about.

Participants from our Workforce Australia – Transition to Work program and our Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program, came together for the events, which provided a safe and supportive space to talk openly about mental health.

Status Clarkson hosted an interactive quiz event that encouraged conversations while building awareness and knowledge.

By hosting a quiz, our Participants were able to:
• Learn about mental health facts and issues
• Reduce stigma in a supportive environment
• Share experiences with their peers
• Discover helpful resources available to them
• Challenge common myths and misconceptions
• Understand the importance of early intervention and seeking help

After the quiz, everyone enjoyed lunch together and continued informal discussions about what they had learned.

At Status Joondalup, Participants enjoyed a relaxed wellbeing session where they could unwind and get creative by creating collages of items that support their wellbeing, while connecting and sharing food with each another. The activities helped highlight how taking time for mindful moments can support wellbeing and make it easier to start conversations about mental health in an informal, low-pressure way.

Participants left each event with greater awareness about mental health and the resources available to them.

Tarhj joined our Workforce Australia - Transition to Work program in late 2024. During his time in the program, the Status team have supported him to gain a qualification in Civil Construction, which he has now proudly completed.

As the next step toward employment, Tarhj booked his assessment to obtain his P plates. However, unfortunately, the day before the test, his car unexpectedly broke down. Our Status team quickly stepped in and sourced a vehicle so he could still sit the assessment. We are thrilled to share that Tarhj passed his test!

After getting his car repaired, Tarhj was back on the road and on his way to a trial shift with a potential employer. Unfortunately, he was involved in a car accident and was unable to attend.

When our Employment Engagement Consultant heard what had happened, she quickly contacted the employer to explain the situation. Thanks to her advocacy, and the trust built through open and honest communication, the employer kindly offered Tarhj another opportunity.

Tarhj is now undertaking a work trial in civil construction and continuing to build towards ongoing employment, with support from our Status Clarkson team!

Big things are happening for one of our Workforce Australia – Transition to Work Participants!

After a recent driving lesson with our community partner Best West Driving School, Anna now earned her P’s, an exciting step towards greater independence!

When Anna requested a driving lesson, the Status team arranged it through Best West Driving School, who confirmed she was ready for her PDA test. From there, Youth Peer Mentor, Isaac, accessed Department of Transport timeslots to secure an appointment quickly. He also coordinated car hire with Best West to support her on the day.

Anna’s new achievement adds to an already successful 2025, including active learning through events and workshops such as our Job Jumpstart Interview Workshop and the Empower YOU Program. She is also working hard in two casual jobs, including a role at McDonald’s that our Status team helped her secure to gain extra hours and income.

Looking ahead, Anna is excited to begin a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance in 2026.

Please join us in congratulating Anna on this milestone and we wish her all the best for the year ahead!

Vincent joined our Workforce Australia – Transition to Work program earlier this year, previously struggling to secure work in the plumbing industry despite consistent effort. The repeated setbacks affected his confidence, but he stayed engaged with our services and focused on building his job readiness.

Vincent’s Link Worker supported him to update his resume, assisted him with job applications, and helped him prepare for interviews. During times when he needed a bit of extra support, our Youth Peer Mentor was there to guide him and connect him with additional services.

The team also helped Vincent obtain his driver’s licence and complete his traffic control tickets. Shortly after, Vincent secured casual employment in weed control.

He is currently saving for his first car, and will be back in our office to seek support from our Employment Engagement Consultant to explore entry-level plumbing opportunities in the new year while still working casually. He is excited to continue building toward his long-term trade goals now he has more real-life work and driving experience.

Outside of work, Vincent enjoys camping and fishing with his mates, staying connected to the hobbies he loves.

We look forward to continue supporting Vincent on his employment journey!