About WYPIN

The Western Young People's Independent Network is managed and auspiced by Melbourne City Mission Community Development Division. WYPIN collocated with Melbourne City Mission, Western in Footscray.

WYPIN receives core funding from the Office for Youth, Victoria (State Government)

Other past and present funding bodies include;

* Department of Human Services, Victoria
* Reichstein Foundation
* Department of Immigration, Multicultural Affairs and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA)
* School Focused Youth Service, Maribyrnong
* Maribyrnong City Council
* Foundation for Young Australians
* Rotary - Gladstone/Strathmore
* Vichealth
* CASS Foundation
* Mercy Foundation
* Telematics Trust

Staff;

WYPIN employs workers to support and meet the needs of young people. Current Staff Include:

* Youth Support Worker/Coordinator
*Supporter Liaison Officer

Please send all correspondence in the following forms of communication;

214 Nicholson Street, Footscray
Phone: 9680 8265
Fax: 9687 5740
Email: wypin@mcm.org.au