Oenghus Inc

The pulse of an idea... 

Oenghus Inc. Youth Services has developed a range of programs that have assisted not only young people, but whole of communities. Oenghus also works in partnerships with other organisations to maintain a constant flow of opportunities for young people. Young people are the cornerstone of each program.

Here are a few of the programs that have commenced with Oenghus and participating partnerships:

READY SET GO (Learner Driver Mentoring Program): RSG is a community based, learn 2 drive mentoring program that assists drivers build up the 50 hours driving time. The lead agecy to this program is the Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Clarence City Council Community Development/Youth Services, the Department of Education and the Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre form part of the working group that assists in supporting the program's continuity.

LAN-ding / eKIDS: In cooperation with the Rosny State Library of Tasmania, the LAN-ding and eKIDS programs cater for the digitally enhanced generation by offering a 'techno-tainment' platform where computer games for varying ages and experiences are offered to create a social and safe atmosphere for computer 'boffins' to compete in online or networked computer gaming.

CHERYL'S ANGELS: (Life Skills, Resiliancy & Mentoring). Cheryl's Angels has been operating for nearly five years and assists young women reconnect with themselves through activities, experiences and enriching educational styles that are developed by the young women themselves. Guided and supported by a mentor, the program is all about creating possibilities in a non threatening atmoshpere that allows pere 2 peer contact, support and platforms to renew their self esteem.

CAS - Counselling & Support: Oenghus offers FREE youth specific and confidential counselling. For more information click on this link: www.mc-consultancy.org

Oenghus Inc. is also involved in NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK every year. This year, we are celebrating with the theme: 

oenghus aims high - a consistent  flow of opportunities... 

Every journey commences with ONE. One person, one thought, one idea, one path, one endavour. ONE is a WHOLE NUMBER and all it takes is for one moment to occur that can change  how we percieve things as ripples of creation can radiate throughout the world. ONE!

SPLATTERDAY (January 30th, 2010) - Waterworks Park, South Hobart: 

Members of Oenghus Inc. gathered to celebrate the new year in a splattering style... It was great to see the way everyone really got into the spirit, especially when after the pie throwing event, the younger children painted pictures in the shaving cream that covered the tree that stood behind the recipients of the shaving cream creations. Here's some fantastic picture of todays event...

The pie making is in progress, using shaving foam and paper plates. sponges and masking tape where added to create a little extra weight to assist the pies in flight.

Here is a great picture of a cream pie creation. And some pictures of Oenghus-ites wearing them!

LAUNCH in2 LIFE (live it NOW) - The event time is drawing closer and preparations are well on their way to completion. Thanks largely to the funding made available through the Department of Premier & Cabinet (Tasmania), Oenghus Inc's event will be something memorable!. The 'Pie Throwing' board has now been constructed thanks to our Treasurer and decorated through the talents of a Hobart based Street Art Crew - the board is a Masterpiece!

We also have several celebs and pollies ready and willing to lend a hand (and their faces) to raise the profile of Tasmanian youth and Oenghus Inc's services for young people, and have a pie thrown at them. Rosny College is also supporting the event with their amazing dances. We also have a pair of "Absolute Tossers" (that is their actual business name) coming along to demonstrate the art of juggling and a fire twirler that has replaced his flames for flags on the day.

Here's some trivia... Oenghus has orded 200 cans of shaving foam and 1,000 paper diner plates for our pie-o-rama. Come along, donate to a pie and throw one (or a dozen) to raise funds for Oenghus Inc. Youth Services.