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Empowering young people in the Ovens and Murray and Gippsland regions through support, training, and community programs.

Building brighter futures with over 40 services focused on youth engagement, crisis accommodation, and more.

19/10/2026

Our deepest thoughts are with Helen Haines MP, her family, friends and staff, following concerning reports from Wangaratta today.

Helen is a widely respected advocate for our community, a genuine friend of Junction, and someone who has actively supported our work across the Indi community.

We send our care, strength and heartfelt wishes to Helen and all those close to her.

In difficult times like this, it is important to look out for each other and be a source of comfort and support for friends and family who may be affected by this trauma. And reach out for help if you need it.

07/10/2026

ALBURY, WE’RE COMING! ☕️

It’s official… Close Collective @ Retro Lane opens Wednesday 14 October.

We’ve created a family-friendly café in the heart of Albury, with an emphasis on quick, delicious and wallet-friendly meals, great coffee and a space where everyone feels welcome.

But Close Collective is about much more than what’s on the menu.

As a Junction Support Services social enterprise, Close Collective @ Retro Lane is a landing place for young people, an active hub for our community, and an opportunity to give back while helping shape the next generation.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee, stopping in for breakfast or lunch, bringing the kids, catching up with friends or simply looking for somewhere to land, there’s a place for you here.

📍 Retro Lane, Albury
📅 Opening Wednesday 14 October

GOOD FOOD. GREAT COFFEE. GREATER PURPOSE.

01/10/2026

There’s lots happening at Early Help this October!

We’ve got three free programs starting soon, with something for little ones, older kids and parents and carers.

🌱 Little Explorers – play, learning and connection for children aged 0–4 and their parents/carers.
🥁 Rhythm 2 Resilience – drumming, music and connection for children aged 9–11 and their parents/carers.
☕ Neurodiverse Families Coffee & Connect – a relaxed space for parents and carers to grab a coffee, meet other families and have a chat.

Swipe through to see what’s coming up, or head to our Events for all the details and how to book.

All programs are free, but bookings are essential.

30/09/2026

We’re 95% of the way there! 🌈

We’re proud to share that Junction has now completed 95% of our Rainbow Tick Action Plan as we continue working towards Rainbow Tick accreditation.

It’s an exciting milestone that reflects the work happening across Junction to strengthen inclusion and ensure our organisation is welcoming, safe and accessible for LGBTIQ+ people.

There’s still a little more work to do, and we are just stepping into formal the self-assessment process, but we’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and grateful to everyone who has contributed along the way.

Another big step forward on our Rainbow Tick journey! 🌈

15/09/2026

A full-circle visit to Education First Youth Foyer 💙

We were pleased to welcome Wendy Lovell MP to our Wodonga Education First Youth Foyer last week.

Wendy has a long connection to the Education First Youth Foyer model. As Shadow Minister for Housing, she helped shape the initial policy that led to Victoria’s first three purpose-built Education First Youth Foyers, and has continued to advocate for the model’s expansion into regional communities, including Wodonga.

It was fitting, that her visit was led by Maddy, one of our Foyer students, who took Wendy through the site and shared a young person’s perspective on what Foyer looks like in practice.

More than 15 years after the initial policy was developed, the visit was an opportunity to see how that early vision has translated into real opportunities for young people to build independence, engage in education and work towards their goals.

Thank you, Wendy, for visiting and for your longstanding support of Education First Youth Foyers, and a big thank you to Maddy for taking the lead on the day.

10/09/2026

Today is R U OK? Day 💛

Sometimes, starting a conversation can be as simple as sharing a snack, sitting down together or asking someone, “Are you OK?”

Today, our teams are taking a little time to connect, with treats, word searches, mindfulness and colouring activities making their way across our sites.

It’s a simple reminder to slow down, check in with the people around us and make space for a genuine conversation.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Just asking, listening and being there can make a difference.

So today, take a moment. Share a treat, have a chat and check in with someone around you. 💛

Ask R U OK? Any day.

03/09/2026

A $2,000 donation, sparked by a simple decision to do something differently. 💙

Last week, members of our Junction team joined at their launch event in Wangaratta, where we were incredibly grateful to receive a $2,000 donation supporting our work with young people, individuals and families across the region.

And we especially loved hearing how it came about...

Rather than spending money on merchandise for guests, Intrapac’s National Marketing Manager, Sally Steinkrug, suggested putting those funds towards a local community organisation instead.

After searching for organisations in Wangaratta, Sally found Junction, explored our website and learned about the work we do across our communities. From there, she knew who she wanted to put forward.

Intrapac CEO Maxwell Shifman also gave Junction a special mention during the evening, recognising our team and the work happening every day in our community.

For us, $2,000 can go a long way. Small, practical interventions at the right time can make a very real difference for someone who needs support.

A huge thank you to Max, Sally and the Intrapac team for choosing to invest in the community they’re now part of. 💙

We look forward to sharing exactly what this generous donation helps make possible.

27/08/2026

💜 Yesterday, we wore it purple! 💜

There was no shortage of purple across Junction yesterday as our teams came together to celebrate Wear It Purple Day, with colourful outfits and activities led by our Pride Group.

A highlight of the afternoon was Pride Bingo - designed to get our teams moving, talking and connecting. Along the way, it sparked conversations about pride and inclusion, while giving colleagues the chance to learn a little more about each other too.

There was plenty of fun (and some very committed purple outfits!), but what matters most is what the day represents.

Wear It Purple Day is an annual LGBTQIA+ awareness day that celebrates diversity and LGBTQIA+ young people. Wearing purple is a visible show of support, helping young people know they are valued, respected and encouraged to be proud of who they are.

For Junction, as an organisation working alongside children and young people every day, that message is especially important. Creating safe and inclusive spaces starts with listening, learning and building a culture where every young person feels supported to be themselves.

A huge thank you to our Pride Group for leading the celebrations and bringing our teams together for an afternoon of connection, conversation and plenty of purple. 💜🏳️‍🌈

09/08/2026

It sounds like a simple solution: get a job, work hard, and everything will be okay. But for many people experiencing homelessness, that's already their reality.

Across our region, people are working, studying and raising families while struggling to keep a roof over their heads, often because of rising rents, limited affordable housing, unexpected illness, relationship breakdown or financial hardship.

Sometimes homelessness isn't about employment at all. It's about what happens when the cost of living outpaces the wage that's meant to cover it, and there isn't enough affordable housing left to help people recover.

Employment and housing security aren't the same thing. Understanding that difference is where real change starts.

08/08/2026

Homelessness rarely starts as a single dramatic moment - it creeps in quietly, through a relationship ending, family violence, losing a job, illness, an injury, or the rising cost of living slowly tipping the balance.

It's the result of circumstances that gradually become impossible to overcome.

Homelessness doesn't discriminate, and that's why empathy, understanding and community all matter, because every person deserves dignity, compassion and somewhere safe to call home.

If you or someone you know is worried about housing or facing homelessness, our homelessness team is here to help. Reach out on (02) 6043 7400 for confidential support.

Address

155 Melbourne Road
Wodonga, VIC
3690

Website

https://junction.org.au/

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