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When Launceston-born Will Smith told his parents he was going to one of the most dangerous countries in the world to work with some of the most at risk children, they weren’t thrilled. But, Mr Smith acknowledges achieving goals shouldn’t be easy. Mr Smith, who is based in the state’s North-West, has been following the… Continue reading Will Smith attempts to start Syrian soccer team for at-risk children

Most teenagers don’t understand how taxes work. But 14-year-old Ahmed Omer knows taxes are the reason he and his two mates Mickey Imran and Obsa Shafee are able to have a happy and safe life in Tasmania. The loveable trio have been taking part in JCP Empowering Youth programs. The organisation is a small group… Continue reading JCP Giving Back: Refugees say Thank You

Follow this link to Director of JCP Empowering Youth, Will Smith, feature video from the Australian of the Year Awards: Police officer Will Smith’s desire to help disadvantaged young people has taken him from local football clubs in Launceston to the Lebanese and Syrian border.

When Will Smith arrived in Lebanon his transport didn’t show up, his translator couldn’t translate and his accommodation – that’s a story for a different day. But, what followed were some of the most inspirational and terrifying days of his life. The director of JCP Empowering Youth – a small group of dedicated Tasmanian leaders… Continue reading Will Smith returns from kicking goals on the Syrian border

The JCP Youth Council is going live! We have developed the ‘JCP Youth Council’ as an avenue to represent our youth leaders across Tasmania. We congratulate Josh Prichard who has been elected the President of the Youth Council and will lead our young people through an online learning platform along with monthly meetings. The purpose… Continue reading JCP Youth Council