In 2015, Creative Arts Ministries and Youth Ministries Australia was established as Power to Change, with a focus on youth. But who are we? Where did it all start?
“Youth Ministries Australia” (YMA) was founded by Bill and Faye Hodgson in 1979 with the vision of ‘seeing the church equipped to intentionally go and make disciples of young people who will passionately follow Jesus and disciple their own generation to do the same.’
YMA had an active presence in partnering with churches and youth leadership in better equipping them to see this vision fulfilled.
Power to Change is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all within our programs and to providing an environment where all participants including children and young people and adults feel safe, respected, and empowered to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a Safe Ministry Policy. We are committed to the physical, emotional & spiritual welfare of people. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse.
It is a requirement that all volunteers, employees and missionaries have current approved safe ministry training. This training is prepared by Creating Safer Communities.
Power to Change welcomes feedback and is committed to efficiently and effectively responding to feedback and resolving conflicts. We recognise the importance of both and consider them as an opportunity to rectify issues and better serve. Please feel free to use the buttons below to provide us with your comments.
If you are a child, and we have done something that made you feel unhappy, please use this form. If you need help to write out your feedback, you can download this printable form.
Access our complaints policy.
Have questions? Email us at amberlights@powertochange.org.au.
Anonymous complaints will be accepted if there is a compelling reason to do so and Power to Change will carry out a confidential investigation of the issues raised where there is enough information provided.
Use the form below to share any concerns with us- you can do this anonymously or you can provide contact details for us to follow up with you later. This choice is yours.
We will keep your report confidential (as required by law & our privacy policy, however some details may be required to be passed onto regulatory bodies that assist, depending on the nature of your concern).
We commit to responding in a timely manner; endeavouring to support you as best we can and to taking what you share with us seriously.
