Les Twentyman

Farewell to Melbourne's Legendary Youth Worker Les Twentyman

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Mourners gathered in Melbourne to honour the life and legacy of renowned youth worker Les Twentyman at a state funeral. Learn more about his impactful work and dedication to helping at-risk youth!

Renowned Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman was farewelled today at a state funeral, where his life and legacy were honoured. Mourners gathered at St Patrick's Cathedral near Melbourne's CBD to bid a final farewell to the 'social warrior' known for his decades of work with homeless and at-risk youth. Les Twentyman's contributions to Victoria were celebrated, with friends and family paying tribute to his resilience and dedication. Mr. Twentyman, a recipient of the Victorian of the Year award in 2006, was likened to an 'icon' in the youth work and social justice community.

Les Twentyman, a well-known Melbourne youth worker, was recently honored at a state funeral, where his commitment to helping at-risk youth was remembered. His impactful legacy continues to inspire those who knew him and the wider community. In a final farewell that highlighted his tireless efforts, Les Twentyman's state funeral brought together mourners donning the Western Bulldogs' colours of blue and white, a fitting tribute to his enduring impact on the lives he touched.

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Renowned Melbourne youth worker Les Twentyman farewelled today (9News)

The life and legacy of renowned youth worker Les Twentyman will be honoured today at a state funeral in Mel...

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Final farewell for 'social warrior' Les Twentyman (The Canberra Times)

Youth worker Les Twentyman's life and contribution to Victoria will be honoured at a state funeral.

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Mourners gather to farewell Les Twentyman (Herald Sun)

Mourners donning the Western Bulldogs' colours of blue and white have gathered at St Patrick's Cathedral near Melbourne's CBD to farewell veteran youth ...

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Friends and family pay tribute to youth worker and social justice ... (ABC)

Mr Twentyman, who spent more than four decades working with homeless and at-risk youth, was named the Victorian of the Year in 2006. At the state funeral, held ...

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'Icon': Youth worker likened to MCG farewelled (NEWS.com.au)

Renowned Victorian youth worker and social justice advocate Leslie Twentyman OAM has been farewelled in a state funeral service that paid tribute to his ...

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State Funeral Honours Melbourne Youth Worker | Globe Echo (Globe Echo)

Les Twentyman, a well-known Melbourne youth worker, was recently honored at a state funeral. Twentyman was remembered for his dedication and commitment to.

'Icon': Les Twentyman farewelled | Wyndham (Wyndham Star Weekly)

Hannah Hammoud. Victoria has said its final goodbye to Les Twentyman, a “true son of the west” and a champion for youth across the state.

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Les Twentyman farewelled with State Funeral Service (The Australian)

Hundreds of mourners flocked to St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne on Tuesday morning for the State Funeral Service of long time youth outreach worker and ...

Les Twentyman memorial | Department of Social Services Ministers (Department of Social Services Ministers)

But I really got to know him when I was at The Australian Workers Union and repping the fantastic steel workers at Morgan Steel and Laverton. I recall that we ...

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'Icon': Les Twentyman farewelled | Brimbank & North West (Brimbank & North West | Star Weekly)

Hannah Hammoud. Victoria has said its final goodbye to Les Twentyman, a “true son of the west” and a champion for youth across the state.

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