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Mural workshop for youth By Nico LOMBARDO HOMELESSNESS is a reality that affects adults and young people alike. Yet Port Stephens, despite having a significant population of children facing homelessness, does not have a youth shelter. On 15 April, Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services, a not-for-profit organisation helping disadvantaged youth, held a mural painting workshop at The Deck in Raymond Terrace. Many young people, some frequent visitors to the centre, exercised their creativity by decorating one of the walls of the building. Food and clothing was also available for anyone in need. “We wanted to do something
q The Deck Youth Centre team posing in front of the mural painted by their community. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
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