Welcome to the Streetsurfer site

Geelong and the Surf Coast

                                        

Geelong and the Surf Coast has it's own Streetsurfer Youth Bus.

This web site is a journey through the establishment of a proposed project based upon the Victoria Police streetsurfer bus concept, commencing in 2008. 

- browse through the link pages on the navigation bar at the top of this page or for quick photo access see the shortcut  limk below.

The purpose and intentions of the Geelong model is at the bottom of this page  -  read - The theory behind the concept

We hope you enjoy browsing through the many photos that record the progress of bus's transformation over the past 2 years 

There's lots of photos to view - scroll through this page first to get your bearings 

Click the links below to take you directly to the latest pictures of the Streetsurfer Bus or browse through the pages on the top navigator bar.

NEW Photos shortcut click on the following links :

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The Official Launch of the Streetsurfer Bus was held in The City of Greater Geelong's Central Precinct on April 14th 2010 at 3pm.  A big crowd was in attendance enjoying the free BBQ and refreshments and accessing the entertainment provided on the bus.  Live music was provided by Kyle Taylor.

 

Superintendent Peter O'Neill of Geelong Police and Shane Murphy Executive Director of Barwon Youth launched the project which will now commence a schedule of Outreach visits at various sites within the City of Greater Geelong,the coastal areas Surf Coast Shire and surrounding regional centres.  Please view the Calendar (menu bar) on this web page for the monthly locations of the bus.  

 

 

 

                              Kyle Taylor 

 

 

 

             

Street Surfer Bus Geelong Victoria

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Click to view our partners and sponsors :

http://www.streetsurferbus.com/sponsorspage.htm

 

 

Cameron Ling - Cats captain and AFL star, keen supporter of the Streetsurfer Bus and Patron of Barwon Youth's - Big Brothers Big Sisters Geelong

http://www.gfc.com.au     http://www.barwonyouth.org.au/programs/bbbs.html 

                                             

You're now in Catland and this is the cutest cat ever to terrorize your mouse pointer.

Move your cursor and she will follow.

Scratch her head, and she'll meow. Rub her tummy, and she'll purr.

All the while, she's breathing in and out, and watch the tail.

She may even try to swat the cursor.

 

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The theory behing the concept

Geelong & the Surf  Coast  Streetsurfer Youth Bus

The Streetsurfer youth bus is an exciting initiative that involves Victoria Police (Barwon Region) and several community service organisations in Geelong and the Surf Coast in the conversion of a commercial passenger bus into a mobile youth bus. The bus will be  fitted with computer game equipment, TV/DVD player, professional DJ sound system, tea & coffee making facilities, sports equipment, BBQ and an area where young people can talk to a youth worker and access information. 

The Project Steering Committee meets monthly and  comprises membership of youth workers, young people, community agencies, police, and local government representatives.

The project has been made possible through the initial donation of the bus from Benders Buslines Geelong and the financial support from Victoria Police Youth Fund, Department of Human Services, Geelong Community Foundation, Barwon Youth  and many other Geelong based businesses who have supported the project.

Project Aims

To provide an evening outreach service several times per week;  introducing young people to programs, activities, training and employment services and will refer and support young people to access these services in a safe, supportive and fun environment.  As an early intervention model - police, youth workers and community volunteers will travel to locations where young people may congregate.

The project’s long -term aims are as follows:

  • To reduce harm related to binge drinking and problematic alcohol use by young people
  • To divert young people away from antisocial or risk taking behaviours
  • To improve young people’s awareness of  programs, activities and services within the region

  • To breakdown barriers between police and young people

  • To reduce the rate of crime involving young people as perpetrators and as victims.

  • To assist in building stronger and safer communities.

     

 

How can you be part of this exciting Community Development project? -

This site has followed the journey to date and if you or someone you know would like to contribute, participate in or become part of - please contact Marina Power at Barwon Youth via email  mpower@barwonyouth.org.au

 

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