Snow trip to Lake Mountain

Recently participants from The Western Young People’s Independent Network (WYPIN) enjoyed a trip to Lake Mountain for a fun-filled adventure day in the snow. WYPIN, auspiced by Melbourne Citymission, works with young people of refugee and migrant backgrounds who are between 12 and 25 years old. WYPIN was set up to challenge racism and social issues in the community and is a service for people connected to the Western Suburb of Melbourne.

WYPIN in partnership with the Good Shepherd, New Hope Foundation, the Department of Human Services and the Victoria Police is involved in organising recreation activities for young people from the Refugee Minor Program. The activity days aim to provide an opportunity for young people to develop new social connections and learn more about different services and places you can visit on a day trip. The activities are supported by some WYPIN leaders, who assist in organising the activity and are role models on the day.

Recently 25 young people, four WYPIN leaders and eight staff members participated in the trip to Lake Mountain. For many of the young people, it was their first time to see snow and the wide smiles and screams of excitement were wonderful to see! All the young people got involved in tobogganing and the day ended with some snow man making and of course – a snow ball fight!

Participants partaking in tobogganing at Lake Mountain

Participants from WYPIN enjoying the snow at Lake Mountain

To find out more about WYPIN and the services they offer click here.

Melbourne Citymission

Melbourne Citymission works with people experiencing disadvantage across Melbourne and Victoria. Every week we help thousands of people build a clear pathway away from economic exclusion and social isolation.

Our services support:

  • people to find a pathway out of homelessness
  • people with a disability to get the resources and support they need to live the life they want
  • people to break the cycle of poverty and abuse
  • people to find jobs, or enter into education and training.