Click here to become a Right Turn Partner today.

Kids who come to Wesley all face challenges.  Some come from broken homes, have suffered abuse and neglect, witnessed family violence, are homeless, have a disability, or are living with a mental illness.  Many are at the crisis point where a wrong turn could take them down a road of alcohol, drugs, depression and despair.

Through Wesley Right Turn, you enable Wesley to meet these children and young people when they need help most, and support them to turn their lives around.

All you do is commit to a simple monthly gift, of as little as 70 cents a day, and set up a credit card or bank account deduction so it happens automatically. It’s that easy. Click here to start your regular donations today.

As a Wesley Right Turn Partner you allow us to forward plan our programs with confidence, knowing that your support will be there.  This is vital when working with children and young people who need more than basic emergency care.

You will provide carers, social workers and other professionals and volunteers to meet young Victorians when they’re at the crossroads.  You provide emergency care where it’s needed – accommodation, a place safe from violence, food and clothing.  You make sure there’s counselling and links to other necessary services.

Click here to become a Right Turn Partner today.

 Pete’s Story

Before Pete came to Wesley, he scared people. He lives with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder), and this caused him real challenges in everyday life.  He felt most comfortable walking around in a balaclava.

Like many young people coping with Asperger’s, Pete had trouble making friends.  He felt loneliness and frustration which resulted in outbursts of inappropriate behaviour.  Pete didn’t really fit in anywhere, and had no idea what his future would hold.

There was a real risk that he would head down a path that could hurt him and others.

When Wesley Mission Victoria workers first started working with Pete, they noticed he seemed to enjoy bikes. They offered him training in fixing bikes.  As he learnt, Pete also gained confidence and knowledge on professional behaviour.

Within a few months, Pete stopped wearing the balaclava.

That was just the start.  Since then he’s been able to do work experience and has joined a literacy support program.  He’s also linked in with Wesley Employment Services so he can have further training to help him obtain employment.  Pete’s gone from someone at the crossroads to a life heading strongly in the right direction.

Click here to help someone like Pete today.