If you combine the passion and energy of young people,
with the pursuit of and commitment to environmentally sound practices,
mix them with the heritage and culture of Fairbridge,
you create a very powerful recipe for growth.
Fairbridge is a major youth charitable organisation in Western Australia and the only charity in Australia that owns a whole nationally heritage listed town site called Fairbridge Village.
Kingsley Fairbridge saw a dream in creating a nurturing and positive environment for young people to grow. He established Fairbridge Village, a world first, in 1912.
Fairbridge runs a myriad of programs and services for young people and has partnership agreements with 14 other youth organisations. Fairbridge works with children with a disability, young people at risk, young people with drug problems, the unemployed, young people in our justice system, young people who are struggling with life, indigenous young people and refugees, through to gifted young people. Fairbridge assists young people to reach their full potential and bring about long term positive sustainable change in their lives.
Fairbridge uses a holistic approach to working with young people and their families. Services provided range from mentoring, leadership development, life skills, interest free loans, accommodation, education, accredited training, employment opportunities and adventure camps.
Fairbridge also offers:
- Adventure, cultural and environmental team-building activities
- Accredited and facilitated training courses
- Camps for schools, religious, corporate and community groups
- Historical tours
- Significant regional events and festivals
- Quality, heritage listed, cottage style accommodation
- Coordination and fully catered weddings and special occasions
- Corporate conferences, functions and events
