Young people involved in various Mission Australia outreach programs in Perth and Victoria Park created the works during a series of recent workshops.
Mission Australia operations manager Peta Nordberg said the initiative, which is supported by the City of Perth, was launched in response to a youth survey.
‘The survey asked young people involved in our programs and the wider public what they would like to see offered by Mission Australia,’ she said.
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READ NOW‘The responses overwhelmingly wanted something to do with art and dance.’
Mission Australia WA State Director Melissa Perry said the initiative also gave at risk young people a chance to express their emotions.
‘These young people are going through all number of issues, including drug and alcohol abuse, family breakdowns, mental health problems and homelessness; often a combination of these issues at the same time,’ she said.
‘Allowing them to express their emotion through art is a great creative outlet and some of the artwork is very powerful.’
The artworks, which include paintings and drawings, will be on show at a pop-up gallery, from 3-6pm at 246 William Street.