(1 September 2025 to 3 November 2025)
The Struggle for Belonging
Before arriving at Boys’ Town, Tim* lived in an environment where chaos was his norm. Home offered no safety, and school provided little support. Without consistent guidance, Tim struggled to communicate with authority figures, often responding with aggression and finding it difficult to build healthy relationships. In his search for acceptance, he gravitated towards peers who encouraged risky and antisocial behaviours – truancy, smoking and other negative influences. With no one to help him set boundaries or make better choices, Tim felt powerless to resist the pull of these harmful activities.
Eventually, Tim was placed in a Group Home unit at Boys’ Town under a Family Guidance Order (FGO), where he was provided with a structured and supportive environment to work on improving his behaviours, while his family received guidance on how to manage his behaviours at home.
Finding Strength in Community
Since moving into Boys’ Town, Tim has developed greater self-awareness and gained insight into the circumstances and decisions that led him here. His natural flair for basketball emerged through the Residential Services basketball interest group, boosting his self-confidence. Regular check-in sessions with his social worker and mentor also helped him to reflect on his actions and motivated him to reconcile with his parents.
Tim’s youth worker describes him as a role model to his peers, actively encouraging them to make better choices and often reminding them of their responsibilities. In recognition of his consistent progress, Tim was awarded ‘Boy of the Term’ – a significant achievement that celebrates his positive transformation.
We are incredibly proud of Tim and the progress he has made. His story is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the generosity of supporters like you. With your help, we can continue providing safe spaces, guidance and support for youth like Tim to thrive.
*Not his real name
**Stock image used
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