Youth Off The Streets Aboriginal services

• Reach:

  NSW

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

Youth Off The Streets Aboriginal services aims to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and their families and communities by offering outreach and early intervention services based on proven models that are culturally appropriate and specifically tailored to meet the needs of the communities in which they operate. Aboriginal services works across the agency ensuring the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal clients are considered in all activities and programs.

The service works in partnership with Aboriginal Elders, local service providers, government departments and community members with the aim of continual and lasting improvement in outcomes for the young people, families and communities involved.

Youth Off The Streets Aboriginal services vision is for all communities to work within a spirit of cooperation; accepting diversity, acknowledging strengths and supporting each other.

The early intervention and outreach programs achieve this by focusing on:

• re-engaging young people with their community
• building self resilience and self confidence through positive experience
• enhancing leadership
• teaching communication and team building skills
• fostering a strong sense of pride in the young people's cultural identity and heritage.

Youth Off The Streets Aboriginal services currently operates three outreach programs in disadvantaged communities; Doonside outreach, Griffith outreach, Narrandera outreach, and Walgett outreach.

Abstract adapted from Youth Off The Streets

Contacts

Aboriginal Business Unit
Lot 19 Tugalong Rd
Canyonleigh NSW 2577
PO Box 147
Moss Vale NSW 2577
Ph: (02) 4878 9200
Fax: (02) 4878 9040
Email: shro@youthoffthestreets.com.au

Links

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