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The Les Twentyman Foundation provides crucial support for young people and families. We reconnect young people with their families, schools and communities.

Our grass-roots programs cover education, sports, counselling and employment pathways. Founded by Les Twentyman OAM, the Les Twentyman Foundation (formerly the 20th Man Fund) provides crucial support services for young people and their families. 20th Man Fund programs and services cover education-support, sports and recreation, counselling, personal development, life–experiences and employment pat

hways. Young people in Melbourne’s West are facing increasing hardship that ultimately leads to behavioral problems. The pressure placed on a young person living in a low socio-economic area is not well understood by the general population. This pressure leads to the young person disconnecting from society in general, sinking into extreme levels of low self esteem and self-worth and engaging in high-risk activity. The Les Twentyman Foundation aims to reconnect them with their families and communities enabling them to reach their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.

05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads and father figures in our community! 💙

Today, we celebrate the men who show up, lend a helping hand, share their wisdom and make a difference in the lives of those around them.

From dads and grandfathers to uncles, mentors, coaches and role models, your support, encouragement and guidance can have a lasting impact on young people and help them believe in what’s possible.

Thank you for being someone young people can look up to, learn from and count on. Wishing all the dads and father figures a very happy Father’s Day! 🏆

04/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at The Victoria Golf Club for the Les Twentyman Foundation Annual Charity Golf Day 2026, proudly sponsored by Le Mans Toyota. ⛳

It was fantastic to see our community come together for a day of golf, laughs and great conversations — all while raising vital funds to support young people doing it tough.

A huge thank you to Le Mans Toyota for supporting the event for the second consecutive year, including generously donating a 2026 Toyota Hilux SR5 for our hole-in-one competition. 🧡

Thanks also to our hole sponsors JP Flynn Builders, OnTrack Sportswear and Maxxia Australia, and to Le Mans Toyota Ambassador Brian Taylor (BT), Guest Speaker Luke Darcy and Mike Sheahan for being part of the day.

While there was plenty of fun on the course, the day was about something much bigger. Every dollar raised helps us continue our vital programs.

Thank you again to everyone who made the day such an excellent one. See you on the green next year! 🏌️‍♂️

To find out more about our work, visit: https://ltfoundation.au/

27/08/2026

Our Braybrook 96ers are turning up the heat as we head into finals over the coming weeks! 🔥🏀

What an incredible season it has been. We are so proud of every player, coach and supporter who has been part of this journey in our 2026 winter season.

Your dedication, teamwork and commitment have been amazing to watch, and we wish all our teams the very best for the upcoming finals.

Keep shining superstars, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🧡👏

26/08/2026

Our Foundation is growing, and so is the impact we’re making as we work with at-risk and vulnerable young people. 👏💫

As the needs of young people in our community continue to rise, so does our commitment to stand beside them and create real change where it matters most.

Our team is expanding, our programs are reaching further, and every day we are supporting more young people who need guidance, stability and someone in their corner. More mentoring. More support in schools. More opportunities. More young lives changing for the better.

This was Les’s life mission, to stand up for young people doing it tough and make sure no one was ever invisible or left behind. That mission continues every day as we grow and reach more young people than ever before.

Thank you to our community, partners and supporters who continue to walk this journey with us. We couldn’t do it without you. 🧡

24/08/2026

Final Week! ⏰There's still time to make your workout count!

The Get Fit Give Back campaign ends 31 August. Join BlueFit Health Club at Bayfit (Altona) on their special 6-month membership, nominate the Les Twentyman Foundation, and BlueFit will donate $100 to help us continue supporting young people and strengthening communities.

It's a simple way to invest in your health while helping young people access the support they need to thrive.

Don't miss out!
📍 Bayfit (Altona) BayFit Leisure Centre
🔗 https://www.getfitgiveback.com.au/

BlueFit Foundation

21/08/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible Year 9 students and staff at Cheltenham Secondary College for packing over 800 stationery packs for our Back-to-School Program as part of their Community Wellbeing Give Back Day. 🧡🎒📚

Through teamwork, compassion and a genuine desire to give back, students helped pack essential Back-to-School supplies that will be distributed to support children and young people experiencing financial hardship.

Every backpack packed helps ensure a young person can return to the classroom in 2027 with the same opportunities as their peers, regardless of their circumstances. It's inspiring to see the next generation making such a meaningful difference in our community. 👏

Thank you for assisting us in ensuring young students can start the school year with the essentials they need to continue their education.

Learn more about our Back-to-School program or how to get involved please visit: https://ltfoundation.au/our-services/back-to-school-2/

19/08/2026

We were recently featured in the Wyndham Star Weekly regarding youth crime, what is driving it and, importantly, what can be done to prevent it.

For more than 30 years, the Les Twentyman Foundation has worked alongside young people and their families to provide support before challenges escalate.

As Paul shared, investing in early intervention means investing in safer communities. By keeping young people connected to education, family and their community, we can help create positive pathways and reduce their involvement with the justice system.

Our experience on the frontline shows us that early intervention works — but continued investment in the services supporting young people is crucial.

“Early intervention is the key.” – Paul Burke, CEO

Read the full article: https://maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au/news/early-intervention-crucial/

14/08/2026

A huge thank you to HP LIFE Program for generously volunteering their time to help detag brand new clothing, ensuring our youth workers can quickly distribute them to young people doing it tough this winter. 🧡👏

Your support helps us get these essential items into the hands of the young people who need them most. Thank you for your time and ongoing support, it’s so greatly appreciated by both us and the youth we support.

12/08/2026

A huge thank you to Kylie and the incredible team at NBL for their generous donation of 150 basketballs to support our basketball programs. 🏀🧡

Both our team and our young people are so grateful for this incredible support. These basketballs will be put to great use by our Braybrook 96ers, helping more young people experience the positive impact of sport.

Sport plays such an important role in the lives of young people, building confidence, resilience, teamwork, friendships and a strong sense of belonging. Our programs help remove financial barriers, ensuring young people can be part of a team and access these opportunities regardless of their circumstances.

Our basketball program currently supports over 300 young people, with 15 volunteer coaches and 5 referees helping deliver opportunities across 31 teams.

Thank you, NBL, for investing in our young people and our communities. We can’t wait to see these basketballs in action! 💫
Learn more about the Braybrook 96ers: https://ltfoundation.au/our-services/basketball/

10/08/2026

Every young person deserves the opportunity to change their path. 🧡

Our Youth Support Service (YSS) works with young people aged 10–17 following their first contact with police, providing early intervention and one-on-one support to help prevent further involvement with the youth justice system.

Through trusted relationships and personalised case management, our dedicated youth workers support young people and their families to overcome challenges, connect with essential services, and turn their lives around.

A huge thank you to our incredible YSS team for the compassion, dedication and commitment they show day in day out. Your work is changing lives and creating brighter futures for young people across our community.

Find out more: https://ltfoundation.au/our-services/youth-support-service/

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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