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Spanners, socket sets, and wrenches are all common place in an automotive workshop and thanks to the in-kind support from one of Australias leading tool manufacturers are well stocked in all Hand Brake Turn program sites.Read MoreThe Hand Brake Turn Youth Scholarships is helping young Australians make needed changes to their social circumstances.Whether a business, church or individual, you can change the life of a young person by donating to the Hand Brake Turn Scholarships Fund.Click here to find out how you can support this initiative and transform the life of a young person.Ashleigh the Diesel Diva

Ashleigh didnt like school. She would often wag class and when she did turn up, she would argue with her teachers. After moving interstate Ashleigh found herself out of school and unemployed.Read how Hand Brake Turn helped Ashleighfind hope for the future.Become a100 for 100 partner'My teachers at school had written me off, but Hand Brake Turn saw me as someone with a future.'ScottWhat could you do with the spare change spent on your daily coffee?A 100 for 100 partnership will stretch your spare change far beyond your next caffeine fix. Investing in the future of young people often put into the too hard basket.'Hand Brake Turn meets an identified community need'Leading audit and reserach firm KPMG performed a full evaluation of the social and economic impact of Hand Brake Turn across all sites in 2008-09.The report confirmed that the Hand Brake Turn program meet an identified community need to engage disadvantaged young people in meaningful activities and assisted in addressing an identified skills shortage area through its provision of automotive training.Read MoreCOURSESCOURSESGET INVOLVEDDonate a carThe Hand Brake Turn program depends heavily on the donation of cars and car parts. If you have a car that isnt in use or know someone who has, contact your nearest Hand Brake Turn site to make a car donation.100 for 100 partnersWhat could you do with the spare change spent on your daily coffee? For less than $3.50 a day you can change a life, give hope for the future, and inspire possibilities for a vulnerable young person, here at home - on our Australian door step. A 100 for 100 partnership will stretch your spare change far beyond your next caffeine fix. Investing in the future of young people often put into the too hard basket. 100 partners each pledging $100 a monthPartners receive a certificate of partnership and regular updates on Hand Brake Turn program events and outcomes. (Partnerships are tax-deductible).Join the team. Partner with us and together we can ensure a positive future for youth on the margins.VolunteerYou can support our program by becoming a volunteer at one of our sites in either Sunshine, Dandenong, Geelong or Gosford.Whether you have experience in office administration, marketing, accounting, social work or workshop skills, your time will help us to help those who need.Hand Brake Turns Youth Scholarships Fund is an initiative which opens the door for corporates, businesses, trusts and foundations, churches and community organisations to get involved in transforming the lives of at risk young people.Businesses, churches and philanthropic foundations can help by sponsoring multiple student places; whilst families and individuals have the option to contribute to the fund through fully tax deductable monthly donations.Scholarship sponsors will receive course updates, invitations to graduation ceremonies and formal Hand Brake Turn events and media opportunities organised by Hand Brake Turn Staff.By becoming a scholarship sponsor, you will be part of the Hand Brake Turn commitment to impacting the lives of young people.Gifts in kindGifts in Kind make up a significant part of our operating ability. We have several commercial sponsors which donate resources such as paint, tools and car parts. If you think you may have the tools or resources that could help Hand Brake Turn, contact your nearest site to talk to a manager.

To become a Hand Brake Turn Schalarship Sponsor or 100 for 100 Partner,call 1300 796 234 or email reception_concernaustralia.org.auTESTIMONIALSPARTNERSPARTNERSPARTNERSCORPORATEThe Mazda FoundationR&J BatteriesKennards HireNABHM GEM EnginesRACVWoods Accident Repair CentresFord Motor Company K & H Surface Technologies NRMA BatteriesNRMA InsuranceNRMA Motoring & ServicesCentral Coast Community Chest Mingara Pacer Meguiars House of Colour Penrite de Beers PaintsSidchrome / Stanley / ABW Tools3MCOMMUNITYDandenong Christian Reform ChurchThe Jack Brockhoff FoundationEndeavour Hills RotaryLord Mayors Charitable FundGordon Institute of TAFE United WayHighton RotaryFreemasons Public Charitable TrustThe Ross Divett FoundationCorio Community ChurchThe Barrabool FoundationWyong Rugby Leagues Club GroupHalekulani Bowling ClubDoyalson Wyee RSLOurimbah Lidsarow RSLSt George Foundation Lions ClubRotary InternationalClubs NSWTuggerah Lakes Memorial ClubGosford RSLThe Bible Society of VicotriaPerpetual Trustees David Buck PlumbingVictorian Karting AssociationGeelong Kart ClubRepco AutotechAutomotive SoftwareAustralian Printer ReloadingG-Force The Good GuysAir RadiatorsCoolibah ConvertiblesAuto Car Care HallamDP KartsTip TopV8 Supercars AustraliaGarry Rogers MotorsportStanley ToolsWurthPenrite PPGChevrolet Car Club of VictoriaLe Mans Grand Prix KPMG REPORTBefore participating in Hand Brake Turn56% were either looking for work, studying, working or starting an apprenticeship.44% stated they were not doing much prior to Hand Brake Turn.KPMG REPORTLeading audit and research firm KPMG performed a full evaluation of the social and economic impact of Hand Brake Turn across all sites in 2008-09.The Evaluation Report found: 90% of participants were more motivated, punctual, reliable and better able to work in a team.96% of participants reported an increase in their sense of self-worth as a result of HBT.60% of participants now had a job, compared to less than 20% prior.50% of participants were engaged in education and training, compared to practically none prior.After participating in Hand Brake Turn5%21%19%Not muchLooking for workStudying at school/TafeWorking/apprenticeship full timeThe Evaluation also confirmed Hand Brake Turn is efficient and costs were highly indicative of an organisation that is well-managed, meets community needs, is well integrated with the broader education and welfare service systems as well as the automotive industry and is consistent with best practice literature on working with disadvantaged young people. Download the full report.51%PHOTOSVIDEOPHOTOSPHOTOS \ VIDEO

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What is Hand Brake Turn?Watch this video and find out.ABOUT US ABOUT USHand Brake TurnProviding hands-on training in practical real-world skills together with social support, the program aims to transform the lives of young people aged 15 to 19 who have had difficulty within the mainstream education system. Hand Brake Turn combines eight weeks of intensive training in automotive with social skills development and is followed by up to 12 months of job-search and personal support.The unique experience based around a Nationally Accredited Qualification in Automotive aims to transform young peoples' negative life beliefs which in-turn opens doors to employment and assists in their engagement with positive social communities.During the training, the young people also participate in the Community Car Donation project in which a vehicle is restored and made roadworthy, then donated to a local Victim of Crime or a family in need from the local community.Concern AustraliaConcern Australia is a Christian mission and welfare organisation that changes lives by responding to the physical, relational and spiritual needs of marginalised and disadvantaged young people through love, justice, mercy and compassion. Through its wide range of programs, at-risk people receive the help and support needed to overcome barriers in personal development, education and employment. Reverend Dr John Smith, who founded the motorcycle club called God's Squad in the 1970s, initiated education seminars for Australian schools, inspiring others to follow which assisted in the growth and development of the movement which created the organisation that is now called Concern Australia. Concern Australia exists to serve children as young as five years old who require after school care, it provides skills training to teenagers, assists young adults living on the streets of Melbourne, as well as other services to disadvantaged Australians.

Contact UsCONTACT USCONTACT USDandenong Hand Brake TurnManager: Mark Binnington7 Hilton StreetDandenong VIC 3175P (03) 9793 1466E hbt.dan_concernaustralia.org.auSunshine Hand Brake TurnManager: Tom O'Brien177 Fairbairn RoadSunshine VIC 3020P (03) 9311 6273E hbt.sunshine_concernaustralia.org.auCentral Coast Hand Brake TurnManager: Brian Cooper10Dignity CresentGosford West NSW 2250P (02) 4323 6309E hbt.cc_concernaustralia.org.auConcern Australia Head Office215 Wellington StreetCollingwood VIC 3066P (03) 9416 1104E reception_concernaustralia.org.au