Broadmeadows exhibition aims to break cycle of youth homelessness
Inspired by the experiences of its young artists, this art exhibition is helping to break the cycle of youth homelessness in Broadmeadows and motivating students to reach for the stars.
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An art exhibit featuring the works of Broadmeadows students from a program helping to break the cycle of youth homelessness will be on display for the next two months.
The Foyer the Place exhibition opened on Thursday at the Hume Global Learning Centre gallery in Broadmeadows.
The works feature highly personal themes created by students staying at an Education First Youth Foyer.
Broadmeadows participant Hansani Avedheern, 21, recreated a mask from a Sri Lankan cultural dance with wires, paper, glue, sticks and spray paint.
She spent a month working on the piece and said she was very excited for others to be able to see it.
“It’s a modern way of creating the mask without wood,” she said.
“It’s helped me keep hold of the Sri Lankan culture that is part of my identity and it’s inspired and motivated me to continue my art and see where it goes in the future.”
Hume Mayor Carly Moore said the council was privileged to host the exhibition, which runs until December 11.
“This exhibition showcases works created by students living in the Broadmeadows, Glen Waverley and Shepparton Education First Youth Foyers, a vital service that helps young people break the cycle of homelessness by supporting them to lead independent and fulfilling lives,” Cr Moore said.
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Each foyer accommodates about 40 young people aged between 16 and 24 years in studio style apartments with communal living and support service areas supervised by trained staff.
Key services include life skills development, mental and physical health support, drug and alcohol support, mentoring and employment assistance.