Encounter Youth

We support young people to make a positive difference in the world.

We fulfil our mandate by…

✅ Offering direct relief to those facing serious social challenges.

✅ Providing education and training programs.

✅ Facilitating volunteer and service opportunities.

✅ Working collaboratively with local communities.

✅ Advocating for the best interests of young people.

04/09/2024

Changes were made to South Australia’s Liquor Licensing Act 1997 regarding secondary supply. But what exactly is secondary supply? And what do these changes mean for South Australians?

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04/09/2024

Recently, Sondra and Zoe from our Empower Education team visited Sacred Heart College (both Champagnat and Marcellin Campus) and delivered our Middle & Senior School program to Year 7-12 students. They also delivered our Parent Seminar to parents from the local School community.

Find out more 👇
https://www.encounteryouth.com.au/alcohol-drug-education

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31/08/2024

Today, we celebrate fatherhood.

Happy Father's day to Dads everywhere.

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29/08/2024

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29/08/2024

Schoolies Operation is from Thursday, 21 November to Monday, 25 November 2024 🎉

Do you want to get out on short-term mission, doing something incredibly worthwhile with other amazing volunteers? 🙋‍♀️ Green Team volunteer applications open on Friday 📆

See the link below or speak to the Team Leader from your community 🗣️

If you volunteered last year, watch your inbox for your pre-filled volunteer application link 👍

Find out more and apply:
👉 encounteryouth.com.au/join-us

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29/08/2024

Recently, Sondra from our Empower Education team visited Tatachilla Lutheran College and delivered our Know Your Limits Seminar to Year 9 students.

Find out more 👇
https://www.encounteryouth.com.au/alcohol-drug-education


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28/08/2024

One of the questions that parents often ask is, "How can I prevent underage drinking?" Here are fact-based solutions.

Read now:
👉 https://loom.ly/n7L9ibE

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28/08/2024

Recently, Zoe from our Empower Education team visited Pedare Christian College and delivered our Know Your Limits Seminar to Year 9s and our Who's Calling Your Shots Seminar to Year 10s.

Find out more 👇
https://www.encounteryouth.com.au/alcohol-drug-education

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Photos from Encounter Youth's post 27/08/2024

🇯🇵 The last few days of Operation Japan involved a lot of travel for our amazing volunteers, as they left Onomichi to return home via Tokyo. They also took the opportunity to see some more attractions and cultural sites on the way.

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27/08/2024

Recently, Louis from our Empower Education team visited Kingston Community School and delivered our Middle and Senior School program to Year 7-12 students. Louis also delivered our Staff and Parent Seminars to staff from the school and parents from the local community. Thanks for your support Variety SA!

Find out more 👇
https://www.encounteryouth.com.au/alcohol-drug-education


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26/08/2024

These are good dogs!

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Photos from Encounter Youth's post 22/08/2024

🇯🇵 On Operation Japan Day 10, the team immersed themselves more in the local culture as they spent their final full day in Onomichi with their host families. They ended the day by enjoying the Onomichi Fireworks Festival and providing facepainting for those gathered.

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21/08/2024

Can you trick a breathalyser? What about breaking the seal? Check out the top myths about alcohol that we hear all the time.

Read now:
👉 https://loom.ly/mWIo55A

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Photos from Encounter Youth's post 21/08/2024

🇯🇵 On Operation Japan Day 9, our team conducted a beach clean-up with their homestay families. They then had some lunch and enjoyed some fun activities together. After a busy day, the team spent the evening relaxing with their homestay families.

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Photos from Encounter Youth's post 20/08/2024

🇯🇵 On Operation Japan Day 8, the team performed community service with the junior students of Onomichi High School. The team then interviewed the students to help them practise their English. They then visited some tourist and historical sites in Fukuyama and Onomichi.

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Photos from Encounter Youth's post 19/08/2024

It's World Photography Day 📸 These are our Visual Communications Team volunteers from Schoolies Operation and some of the incredible photos that they've taken 😮

Photography is just one of the skills a volunteer can bring to the Green Team 🙋 If you're keen to get involved or grow your talent, send us a DM 💌

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17/08/2024

May the best team win! 🏉

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16/08/2024

Recently, Sondra from our Empower Education team visited St Mark's College and delivered our Middle and Senior School program to Year 7-11 students. Sondra also delivered our Parent Seminar to parents from the St Mark's College community. Thanks for your support Variety SA!

Find out more 👇
https://www.encounteryouth.com.au/alcohol-drug-education

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Photos from Encounter Youth's post 15/08/2024

🇯🇵 On Operation Japan Day 7, the team continued their work with the students of Onomichi High School as each group gave their presentation in English. They then enjoyed lunch together and some more exploring in Onomichi.

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15/08/2024

We're still reminiscing from last week's Schoolies Operation Leaders Launch... 🥰

ICYMI: Volunteer applications open on 30 August 📆 See the Team Leader from your community or send us a DM if you're keen to be involved 🙋

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14/08/2024

When compared to a traditional cigarette, e-cigarettes appear to pose less harm, but in reality, va**ng doesn’t come without risks.

Read more:
👉 https://loom.ly/Ioj7WHg

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14/08/2024

Recently, Sondra from our Empower Education team visited Mid North Christian College and delivered our Middle and Senior School program to Year 7-12 students. Sondra also delivered our Parent Seminar to the Mid North Christian School community. Thank you for your support Variety SA!

Find out more 👇
https://www.encounteryouth.com.au/alcohol-drug-education

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Photos from Encounter Youth's post 13/08/2024

📸 Here are all the happy snaps from last week's Schoolies Operation Leaders Launch 🚀

It was a great time of community, encouragement and inspiration for all of our amazing volunteer leaders. They are now pumped to rally their teams for Schoolies Operation in November 🎉 Keen to be involved? See the Team Leader from your community or DM us 🙋

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12/08/2024

It's International Youth Day 👦👧

Today, like every day, we celebrate young people and their contributions to the world as we support and equip them to make a lasting difference 👍

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12/08/2024

Recently, Zoe from our Empower Education team visited John Pirie Secondary School and delivered our Middle and Senior School program to Year 7-12 students. A massive thank you to Planet Youth Port Pirie for helping to organise these seminars.

Thanks again Variety SA for your continued support!

Find out more 👇
https://www.encounteryouth.com.au/alcohol-drug-education

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08/08/2024

Last night we kicked off Schoolies Operation 2024 for our volunteers, with the Schoolies Operation Leaders Launch 🚀 You guys are the best and we are so grateful for you! 🫶🏼

If you'd like to join the Green Team for Schoolies Operation this year, speak to the Team Leader from your community or send us a DM 🙋 Volunteer applications open 30 August! 📆

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Our Story

Encounter Youth supports young people to make a positive difference in the world.

As a staff team and volunteer group of nearly six hundred, we support and equip young people to make a lasting difference in their communities and the world at large.

We do so by offering direct relief to those facing serious social challenges, by providing education and training programs, by facilitating volunteer and service opportunities, by working collaboratively with local communities, and by advocating for the best interests of young people.

www.encounteryouth.com.au

Videos (show all)

Schoolies Operation 2024 Volunteers
Schoolies Operation 2024 Leaders Launch Recap
🇯🇵 Welcome to the Gami Gami Diary Room! 📔Let’s see how the team were tracking halfway through their adventure 🛋️ 🎤#Diary...
Jyuuninichi-me 1️⃣2️⃣What an amazing time we have had in Japan! Our last day in Tokyo was spent sightseeing before we go...
🇯🇵 Make That Noise! (Japanese Edition) 🗣️#MakeThatNoise #OperationJapan #GreenTeam #Japan #EncounterYouthJP #EncounterYo...
We want to say ‘Arigato Gozaimasu’ to all the amazing homestay families and volunteers in Japan who gave up their time, ...
Corinne no me de miru Nihonファインダー越しのコリンの日本(Seeing Japan through Corinne’s eyes) 👁️👁️🇯🇵Check out what @corinne___marie go...
Jess no me de miru Nihonファインダー越しのジェシカの日本(Seeing Japan through Jess’s eyes) 👁️👁️🇯🇵Check out what @jesslikesbees got up to...
Annie no me de miru Nihonファインダー越しのアニーの日本(Seeing Japan through Annie’s eyes) 👁️👁️🇯🇵Check out what @annie.leaa got up to o...
Nigel no me de miru Nihon ファインダー越しのナイジェルの日本(Seeing Japan through Nigel’s eyes) 👁️👁️🇯🇵Check out what @knowles_nigel got u...
Maronn no me de miru Nihonファインダー越しのマロンの日本(Seeing Japan through Maronn’s eyes) 👁️👁️🇯🇵 Check out what Maronn got up to tod...
Izzy no me de miru Nihonファインダー越しのイジーの日本(Seeing Japan through Izzy’s eyes) 👁️👁️🇯🇵Check out what @izzyyeend got up to on D...

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Level 1, 37 Angas Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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