Mashup Community Development / Westbury Youth Centre Success Stories

The Westbury Youth Centre (WYC) is a multi-service centre that provides young people access to guidance and expertise, a safe and supportive learning and working environment, and a range of skills development programs. At WYC, many young people began their journey to explore and develop their potential. Some of them have achieved success through continued hard work and determination to succeed. Their success stories are inspiring, and relatable, representing the potential of young people in the community of Westbury.

The individual stories highlighted below, show how skills development and access to resources can help change the mindsets and livelihoods of youth to think of themselves as problem-solvers, change-makers and contributors to society.

Natasha Hein Natasha Hein

Venita Koopman

Venita Koopman is the Advice and Referral Officer at the Westbury Youth Centre, Co-owner of Koop & Co and owner of Lentswe VK Productions.

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