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Starting the journey to end ‘ Disadvantaged Thinking ’ David White

Starting the journey to end ‘ Disadvantaged Thinking ’ David White Ladder National Program Manager . Who We Are. Ladder is an independent non-profit organisation established in 2007 to tackle youth homelessness in Australia.

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Starting the journey to end ‘ Disadvantaged Thinking ’ David White

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  1. Starting the journey to end ‘Disadvantaged Thinking’ David White Ladder National Program Manager

  2. Who We Are • Ladder is an independent non-profit organisation established in 2007 to tackle youth homelessness in Australia. • Founded by a group of AFL players to harness the support of the AFL industryits profile, networks and players. • We have a vision to operate in every region in Australia that hosts an AFL team by 2020. Proudly Supported by our Founding Partners

  3. What We Do • Empower young people aged 16-25 to break the cycle of homelessness • Work with local community partners to integrate our innovative program with traditional accommodation and support services. • Operate within the Foyer context so that while young people have a roof over their head and Case Management , we can add value to help them achieve their aspirations in life.

  4. “Wherever in the world, the aim as an 'advantaged thinker' is to breakthrough the deficits and disadvantages limiting human potential” “Our aim is to harness the talents of all young people” Colin Falconer Foyer Federation Open Talent Campaign 2012

  5. Ladder has joined the journey to end ‘Disadvantaged Thinking’ • Marginalised • Disadvantaged • Chaotic • Homeless Whyare we focusing on what young people can’t do, what they haven’t got and what problems they have. Whyare we accentuating the negative and overlooking the potential and the positive? • Why focus on what is broken and ignore the strengths, talents and attributes that young people bring to the table?

  6. Let the Journey Begin…. Ladder believes that ‘Disadvantaged Thinking’ reinforces young people’s negative experiences, barriers and challenges. It limits their true potential! We believe that every young person has

  7. Ladder un(Ltd).... • Develops the talents, aspirations and dreams inside of each young person • Challenges deficit language and disadvantaged thinking • Leverages the expertise of our Service Partners

  8. How?

  9. The Ladder Un(Ltd) In Action • Mentoring Program • 1% Program • Skills to Pay the Bills • Our Place Our Rules • Enterprise Learning • Leadership Development • Community Engagement • Health & Well Being • Education & Employment Support • Game Plan

  10. Assets not deficits • Strengths not weaknesses Ladder un(Ltd)

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