Ballina Youth Network Chair recognised for contribution to youth and community
Social Futures program manager Kiara McBeath has been recognised for her contribution to ongoing service to the youth and community of Ballina Shire through a Community Recognition Statement, issued by the house of NSW Parliament by local MP Tamara Smith.
Kiara’s work chairing the Ballina Youth Network underpinned the commendation.
Member for Ballina acknowledges the outcomes achieved by the Ballina Youth Network
According to Member for Ballina Tamara Smith,
“Our community has recognised the need for inter-agency cooperation between community service providers, police, council, education and other government agencies to work collaboratively and open discussion on the challenges young people in our community are experiencing. We also recognise the primacy of youth voices being at the heart of all decisions that impact them.
“The establishment of the Ballina Youth Network, chaired by Social Futures and brought together through the support of the Office of Regional Youth, is a wonderful focus for this work. The Network, even in 18 months since it was established, has already achieved great outcomes for young people, including the amplification of their voices, definitive responses to young people's feedback, and notably, two Ballina First Nations young people supported to attend and play football overseas.
“The Network supports early intervention strategies to respond to school disengagement, unstable housing, and unemployment. I thank the Ballina Youth Network and all those agencies for their ongoing work of supporting the young people of our region to thrive.”
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Celebrating young people and their talents at Thrillfest
Kiara manages Social Futures’ Children Youth and Families portfolio of seven programs, with a geographic footprint from Tweed Heads down to Grafton and west to Broken Hill and Bathurst.
“Ballina Youth Network delivered Thrillfest, a new youth festival in Youth Week 2024.
“The day was all about celebrating young people and their immense talents. 250 young people gathered at Missingham Park for a battle-of-the-bands, skateboarding workshops and other exciting activities,” said Kiara. ?
Event delivery commended by Social Futures CEO Tony Davies
Social Futures CEO Tony Davies acknowledged Kiara’s commendation and says it demonstrates her deep dedication to developing positive change.
"Kiara’s courageous ambition and delivery of events that connect the youth of Ballina Shire reflect the values at the heart of Social Futures – inclusion, integrity and learning.” said Mr Davies.
“Our organisation strives to create lasting change by building inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported. Kiara’s cross-agency collaboration and community engagement is a great example of how leadership and connection can support positive social change, together,” said Mr Davies.
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