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Australia

YFC Australia

Youth for Christ in Australia came into being in the late 1940's and over the years found many ways to express its love and concern for the young people of Australia. The earliest work included large rallies and camps, and more recently, has taken the form of high school ministry, adventure programs and welfare work. Over the years, working with full time, part time and volunteer staff, YFC constantly sought new and exciting ways to bring Christ's compassion and grace to the next generation.

Youth For Christ Australia is an organisation working with respect and compassion to help young people achieve vision, direction and a solid foundation for their lives. Each year we contact and support over 35,000 Australian young people through over 25 different programs. These are specifically designed to encourage, equip and give purpose to each individual. YFC have over 2500 staff and volunteers who work in conjunction with local churches to tackle issues relevant to young people including goal setting, drug abuse, sexuality, suicide, and self-esteem. The organisation works specifically in the areas of high school seminars, welfare, adventure based and multimedia programs.

Australia YFC is very active in its over 13 centers in various communities. This includes "Auslife" School Seminars; Be Real Radio Show; Big Band Ministry; Camps; Discipleship Groups; Family Mediation & Counselling; High Hoops Basket Ball; HipHop Dance Clubs & Seminars and much more in an effort to reach young Australians for Christ.

Mission Opportunities

Long term and career mission opportunites are available across Australia. Some of the needs are:

  • Office Administration
  • Adventure-Based Program Facilitator, Nothern Territory
  • AusLife Facilitation
  • Basketball (High Hoops) Outreach
  • Regional Youth Accomodation
  • Adolescent Community Placement
  • Youth Link Mission



History: Australia became a commonwealth of the British Empire in 1901. It was able to take advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop its agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. Long-term concerns include pollution, particularly depletion of the ozone layer, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef. A referendum to change Australia's status, from a commonwealth headed by the British monarch to an independent republic, was defeated in 1999.

Statistics:
Capital: Canberra
Population: 19,169,083
Languages: English
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
GDP per capita: $22,200