WA

Contact Information

Street Address : Unit 6, 27 Tamara Drive, Yangebup WA 6164
Postal address : PO Box 4033, VICTORIA PARK WA 6979

Phone: ( 08) 63990252 or 1800 655 105
Email : wa@create.org.au
Office Hours : 9.00am – 5.00pm


About Us

 Shar Double
Position: State Coordinator

About Shar:
Kia Ora,  You guessed it I am from New Zealand. I relocated to WA in Nov 2010 after visiting a year earlier and thought what a wonderful place to live and it hasn’t disappointed me.
What I bring to CREATE is partly my Social Work degree and the rest is pure passion for Advocacy for Young People. I believe that Young People have a voice and it’s a great opportunity to get heard through CREATE.
We have a awesome team here in the WA office and we welcome all Young People in care to come and say hi. What also makes us a unique office is that we have 1 Australian, 1 South African and a Kiwi so you can imagine we are rugby fans!
And one last word from me…I have a sense of humour like no other and I love to smile. I look forward to my role as State Co-coordinator for many years to come.

Josie McRandal
Position: Community Facilitator

About Josie:
My name is Josie and I really enjoy my role as a community facilitator for Create. Past studies and work experience with children in care has inspired me to be passionate about young people and I love promoting opportunities that connect and empower. I’m a huge believer that you need to celebrate the small wins along with the big ones. I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, reading and eating good food. Being a mum I love family gatherings. Camping is my favourite getaway. I try to work off the good food by doing ZUMBA which is a great fun way to exercise.

Lee Thorpe
Position: Community Facilitator

About Lee:
My name is Lee and have recently started work as a community facilitator at CREATE WA. I have almost 10 years experience as an outdoor instructor, running various outdoor activities for young people from a broad range of backgrounds. Recently i have had experience running training courses for young people aiming to get back into employment and education and bring to CREATE a passion for increasing the inner confidence of young people. Outside of work, I enjoy getting away from the city and going mountain biking, white water kayaking amongst other outdoor activities. When annual leave does come around, travelling is high on my list of priorities.

Achiever Awards 2012 – nominate now (closes 24 Feb)

The Achiever Awards (incorporating the Ida Curtois Inspiration Award) promises to be bigger and better in 2012! The annual awards program offers financial assistance and encouragement for young people aged 16 to 25 years who have been in the Department’s care and are persevering with their further education. Award recipients receive funding to assist with tertiary or vocational education, with nominations invited into three categories:

  1. University Achiever Award (Prize: $4,000)
  2. Technical and Further Education Achiever Award (Prize: $1,000)
  3. Apprenticeship or Traineeship Achiever Award (Prize: $1,000)

An additional $1,000 prize, the Ida Curtois Inspiration Award, is presented to the most outstanding winners in the Achiever Awards. Nominations close on 24 February 2012. Visit the Department for Child Protection website to find out how to nominate. If you have a question regarding the Awards, please contact Tamara Hird, Senior Public Relations & Communications Officer by telephone (08) 9222 2833 or at tamara.hird@dcp.wa.gov.au.

Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care

The Charter of Rights sets out the rights of all children and young people in care in this state.  The Charter talks about what you can expect from people who look after you and work with you while you are in care. If you feel like your rights are not being met, you should talk to an adult you trust like your carer or caseworker, or call the numbers listed on the Charter of Rights. You could also try calling CREATE in your state on 1800 655 105 to talk about your options. Some useful links:

http://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/ChildrenInCare/Documents/Advocate%20for%20Children%20in%20Care/Charter%20info%20for%20staff.pdf

Latest News
clubCREATE magazine Autumn 2012 edition is out now! To download the WA state round-up click here!

Events + Activities
What: Free Connection Event in Armadale
Date & Venue: To enquire, contact Lee Thorpe on 63990252 or 1800 655 105.
Who: All ages.
Why: Join us for a day of celebration, meet other carers and young people, hear about programs to support you and most of all have fun! There’ll be sack racing, tug of war, face painting and other exciting team building activities! A sausage sizzle and drinks will also be provided.
Please RSVP by contacting LEE THORPE on 1800 655 105 or 63990252

What: Young Consultants Training
Date & Venue: To enquire, contact Josie on 63990252 or 1800 655 105.
Who: Ages from 14+
Why: Young people can hang out with other young people; develop skills in presentation, public speaking, goal setting, teamwork and media. This year the workshop will be hands-on, engaging and a lot of fun. We have some fantastic guest speakers, lots of fun activities and some great prizes. Afternoon tea and dinner will be provided on both days.
Please RSVP by contacting Josie on 1800 655 105 or 63990252

About Our Programs

clubCREATE
clubCREATE is a club for children and young people in care, or with a care experience. Members get a welcome pack, quarterly newsletters, invitations to events, and a birthday card each year. You can join clubCREATE on-line at http://www.create.org.au/ypz/clubCREATE/, call your VIC office on 03 9918 0002 or email clubCREATE@create.org.au and ask for a membership form.

Entering Care Kits
If you are entering care for the first time, CREATE will deck you out with a backpack of essential stuff to help you on your way. The kit includes CREATE program information, t-shirt, cap, wristband, newsletter and some other fun stuff. You need to join clubCREATE to be able to receive a kit just contact your WA office on 08 9470 6155 or email clubCREATE@create.org.au.

State and Territory Youth Advisory Group’s
The Youth Advisory Group is a program that brings young people together to discuss care issues and explore solutions. Youth Advisory groups are in each state and territory and provide feedback which activates change for the better. The Youth Advisory Group also tells CREATE how best to represent the opinions of children and young people in care. To find out more contact your CREATE WA office on 08 9470 6155.

Young Consultants

Young Consultants are young people aged 14 and over who have had a care experience. They work alongside CREATE to share with others in the community what it is like to be in care. Young Consultants go to conferences, consultations, forums and events to represent CREATE and young people in care. To become a young consultant you need to complete Young Consultants Training.

Young Consultants also get a few perks. They can participate in connection activities like trips to the movies and professional development courses including things like Senior First Aid, interview skills, budgeting and building a resume all of which Young Consultants can access for free.

Young Consultants Training
To become a Young Consultant you need to undertake the Young Consultant’s Training Course which is a fun training workshop. You can hang out with other young people, develop skills in presentation and public speaking and learn all about the Care system. Young Consultants training may lead to opportunities to do some occasional paid work with CREATE in through representation at conferences, consultations, forums and events and providing training support.

The next WA young consulants’ training will be coming up in November 2010. More details will be released closer to the date.


CREATE Your Future website | www.createyourfuture.org.au


CREATE Your Future is an awesome program where young people learn all all they need to know about leaving care and becoming independent.  This creative program teaches young people life readiness skills such as cooking,budgeting, job readiness, self care, services and resources available plus practical things like how to get a Medicare card.  All this is combined with heaps of fun such as hip hop dancing, great race game, camps and much more! CREATE W.A launched the program on the 28th December with great support from all key stakeholders and Creative Voyce.  Great fun was had as everyone made their mark by leaving a painted handprint on the wall.

To find out more about the free fun workshops for 15-25yr olds in care, please

Contact Josie at CREATE on: