About UsFor over 30 years Teen Challenge has given young people who struggle with life-controlling problems a second chance at life. The program aims to eliminate their self destructive habits by meeting the needs of the whole person... not only dealing with the addiction, but also rebuilding their self-image, work ethic, spiritual awareness and relationships. HistoryThe first Teen Challenge Centre was founded in New York, USA, in 1958 by Rev. David Wilkerson. The story of that successful work with drug dependent youth is told in the multi-million best seller "The Cross and the Switchblade" and in numerous other books and films which followed. In 1970, through Rev. Ian Alcorn (Director-General of LifeLine), finance was made available to send Rev. Charles Ringma overseas for training. Charles Ringma, a former Dutch Reformed Minister, was at that time involved in street outreach to the homeless, drug users and prostitutes. He studied the drug problem in England and Europe and spent four months in the following Teen Challenge Centres in the USA - Philadelphia, New York, Long Beach, Rehresburg, Hartrisburg, Los Angeles and San Francisco. On his return from the USA in September 1971, the first few months were spent in conducting meetings in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Teen Challenge Australia began in Brisbane in 1971 when a centre was established by Rev. Ringma. He continued to be involved in youth centres in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. His dedication and devotion linked with his genuine ability endeared him to all. He gave of himself to this work. Teen Challenge Management Team
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