Leading child welfare charity CASPA is calling on the community to support vulnerable young adults by using its Hammers 4 Hope tradie service.

The scheme, which operates in Lismore and the Northern Rivers area of NSW, seeks to equip youngsters leaving the care system with the skills and training needed to become fully qualified tradies.

This includes paying education fees as well as the provision of equipment and clothing, including mandatory WHS clothing items such as hi-vis and sun-safe workwear, steel cap boots, and basic tools.

Booking the Hammers 4 Hope team for jobs around the home creates opportunities for the care leavers to become skilled and ready for traineeships and apprenticeships, and profits go directly to supporting vulnerable young people and families in the CASPA community.

The team is licensed, friendly, and offers a range of services - big and small - including kitchen and bathroom fit-outs, lawn mowing, yard maintenance (as well as acreages), residential cleaning, and home maintenance and repairs.

In an added bonus, the service is tax deductible.

CASPA’s Chief Operating Officer Peter Freer said Hammers 4 Hope helps to break the cycle of disadvantage that care leavers experience.

Statistics reveal that care leavers are at a higher risk of living in poverty (56 per cent are on income support), experiencing homelessness (54 per cent within the first four years of leaving care) and interacting with the justice system (17.2 per cent within the first two years of leaving care).*

“We seek to empower young individuals to break free from intergenerational cycles of disadvantage and thrive in our communities,” said Peter.

“The work that we do is about supporting the crucial journey from the care system towards adulthood and independence.

“By properly fitting out these young people to receive training and job skilling through Hammers 4 Hope, we put them at an advantage to become fully qualified for a trade career.

“Clients who use Hammers 4 Hope benefit from knowing that their money is going to a worthy cause. They’re not just paying for a service; they’re actively supporting the local community and helping vulnerable young people gain skills and job readiness.”

Hammers 4 Hope Team Leader Kane Mihai encouraged the community to take advantage of the services on offer.

“We take on a variety of jobs, from general home maintenance and lawn mowing to fixing broken windows, repairing fencing and decks to fitting kitchens and bathrooms,” he said.

“We’ve always got room for new clients, and the culture we operate in is just amazing.

“Working with these young people is definitely rewarding. If I can change even one life by planting the seeds for a positive future, then that means a lot to me.”

By choosing Hammers 4 Hope, you’re not only ensuring that your property is well taken care of, but you’re also helping create life-changing opportunities for young people, paving the way for a brighter future.

For an obligation free quote, please visit caspa.org.au/hammers-for-hope.