Mara employs a Kitchen Mentor who works with the young women to provide nutritional and health awareness and to develop independent living skills. With the help of the Kitchen Mentor, the young women are able to plan a menu and then prepare and cook a simple and nutritious meal which, in turn, increases their self esteem, as well as confidence in their cooking abilities.

Hobart is the next stop in the ongoing series of Noakes Youth Regattas and this weekend Noakes Youth founder Sean Langman will travel to Hobart to host a regatta to bring together young people from different backgrounds. Noakes Youth sailors from Perth, Sydney and the Huon will join eight Tasmanian youth selected by Colony 47 for a two day sailing regatta on the Derwent River. The Derwent Sailing Squadron (DSS) and its members will provide three J24s and the race management for the regatta that is ultimately not about competition and essentially not about sailing. It’s the medium Noakes has chosen to bring the group of 16-25 year olds together to interact in a social environment and develop the essential skills of leadership, teamwork, co-operation, communication and confidence. Colony 47 is delighted to be working alongside Noakes Youth to provide recreational opportunities for young people who access a range of Colony 47 youth programs that focus on housing, employment, education and mentoring.