Les Twentyman Foundation

The Les Twentyman Foundation, in collaboration with Airtime Basketball and BlueFit Foundation, has officially commenced our new basketball program in Melton, and young people have hit the court running!🧡🏀

More than just basketball, this program is about creating positive routines, building confidence, developing life skills, and connecting young people with the support they need to thrive. Through the power of sport, we're helping young people strengthen their connection to both school and community.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this exciting initiative possible. We can't wait to see what this program achieves both on and off the court.

Together, we're creating opportunities, building resilience, and changing young lives.

A huge thank you to Hands Hearts Hope, and Lauren and the team at Compassion North for their incredibly generous donation of boxes of sanitary items for the Les Twentyman Foundation to distribute to young people in need. 👏💫

Access to essential hygiene products is something many vulnerable young people struggle with, and your kindness and compassion will make a real difference. We are so grateful for your support and for the important work you do in our community to provide hope, dignity, and care to those doing it tough.

Thank you again for standing with us and helping support our young people, its so greatly appreciated. 🧡

Big shoutout to one of our incredible young people who is turning things around and taking powerful steps toward their future. 👏

After a period of disengagement from school, this young person reconnected through the School Outreach Support Service (SOSS), working closely with our dedicated youth worker, Miracle. With consistent support, outreach, and strong connections across school, family, and community, together they’ve rebuilt confidence and direction.

Today, they’ve successfully stepped into an employment pathway, beginning training that will lead directly into future job opportunities. This is what resilience, support, and opportunity look like in action. 🧡

SOSS continues to walk alongside young people, helping them re-engage, set goals, and create meaningful futures.

Learn more about our School Outreach Support Service: https://ltfoundation.au/our-services/school-outreach-support/

EOFY is the perfect time to make a difference. 💻🧡

If you’re upgrading your tech, consider donating your old laptop to support a young person doing it tough. While our Back-to-School Program has wrapped up for the year, the need continues — with a growing waitlist of students who still require access to a device.

For many young people, having a laptop isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. It means being able to complete schoolwork, stay connected to learning, and build confidence for the future.

🔹 We’re looking for laptops from 2021 onwards with current Windows capability
🔹 Refurbished or working devices are welcome
🔹 One donation can make a real impact on a young person’s education

📩 To donate or find out more: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: https://ltfoundation.au/our-services/back-to-school-2/

If you don’t have a laptop to donate but would still like to help, a $300 donation allows us to provide a fully refurbished laptop to a child in need, set up and ready to use.
If you would like to donate, please visit: https://ltfoundation.au/donate/

Together, we can help ensure no young person is left behind.

Texts like these are a powerful reminder of why early intervention and genuine connection truly matter. 💫

Recently, one of our young people sent this heartfelt message to our wonderful Youth Worker Mayen, thanking him for the support, patience and guidance he’s provided throughout their journey. From helping them feel safe enough to open up about their mental health, to connecting them with support services and being there during difficult times at home, this is the profound impact strong, trusted relationships can have. 🤝

At the Les Twentyman Foundation, we know that sometimes all it takes is one person believing in a young person to help change the direction of their life.

Thank you to our amazing, dedicated youth workers who continue to show up every day for young people in our community. We are beyond grateful for your dedication to bettering the lives of young people. 🧡

If you know someone in need of support learn more: https://ltfoundation.au/our-services/

A huge thank you to CEO of the Violence Reduction Unit Victoria (VRU), Andrea Davidson, and senior executives Michael Hail and Kashmi Ranasinghe for taking the time to visit the Les Twentyman Foundation.🧡

We appreciated the opportunity to gain further insight into the VRU model, while also showcasing our programs, introducing our incredible staff, and sharing the important work being done every day to support vulnerable young people across our community. It was also a valuable chance to highlight current service gaps and discuss what young people need to further improve access to the support and opportunities they deserve.

Thank you for your genuine interest, meaningful conversations, and ongoing commitment to creating safer, stronger communities for young people. 🤝

We recently had the opportunity to spend time at Copperfield College (Delahay campus) with Premier Jacinta Allan, Natalie Hutchins MP, College Principal Nick Adamou, his staff and the college’s student leadership team.

It was a great opportunity to connect, share insights, and emphasise the importance of working with and assisting young people who may be struggling to remain engaged with their education. The importance of early intervention programs was a particularly strong flavour throughout the Premier’s visit.

Thank you for having us. 🧡

As we approach a new financial year, we invite you to become part of something meaningful by joining CLUB20, a business network that directly helps fund the delivery of our vital programs, including Youth Support Services, Outreach Programs, Back to School, Positive Futures, Schools Outreach Support, and our Basketball Club.

By becoming a CLUB20 member, you are not only supporting life-changing work, but you are also joining a community of like-minded businesses committed to creating stronger futures for young people.

Membership includes exclusive access to events such as:
• Annual Golf Day at Victoria Golf Club
• Spring Race Day Lunch (Cox Plate Eve event)
• Christmas Cocktail Party
• Exclusive CLUB20 networking lunch
• Business promotion across our platforms

To become a member or to find out more, please contact:
📧 [email protected] | 📞 03 9689 4800
👉 Join CLUB20 today and help us continue changing young lives: https://ltfoundation.au/get-involved/club20/

In recognition of World Stress Month, one of our in-school Youth Workers recently delivered a workshop focused on supporting young people to better understand and manage stress. 🧘‍♀️

The session encouraged students to take a moment to pause and breathe, while exploring practical coping strategies to help reduce stress in everyday life. They also shared valuable helplines and resources available to support young people during highly stressful times. 🧡

Creating space for these conversations is so important, and it’s great to see young people engaging with tools that support their wellbeing. 🌿