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Email: [email protected]

Central Coast

School - Youth

Support Services

Directory

October 2013

mailto:[email protected]

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This directory is intended to assist secondary school staff with

finding appropriate youth support services.

This directory contains entries supplied directly by individual

organisations. Neither Wyong Shire Council nor Gosford City

Council takes any responsibility for the accuracy or

completeness of the content. Further inclusion in this directory

is not an endorsement by either Council of the organisations

contained within.

Information current as at 17 October 2013.

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Contents

Accommodation Services/Homelessness .......................................................................... 4

Counselling Services ................................................................................................................... 6

Disability Services ...................................................................................................................... 10

Drug and Alcohol Services ..................................................................................................... 21

Employment and Training ...................................................................................................... 22

Family and Parent Support .................................................................................................... 29

Health Services ........................................................................................................................... 31

Indigenous Services .................................................................................................................. 35

Legal Services .............................................................................................................................. 36

Mental Health Services ............................................................................................................ 37

Police .............................................................................................................................................. 38

Schools (alternative) ................................................................................................................. 41

Young Parent Services ............................................................................................................. 45

Youth Centres .............................................................................................................................. 46

Youth Services ............................................................................................................................. 49

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Accommodation Services/Homelessness

Allambi House

Allambi Youth Services

PO Box 555 Warners Bay,

Allambi House- Redhead NSW 2281

Ph: 02 49448871 Fax: 02 49449353


Web: www.allambi.org

Service Hours: 24/7

Service Areas: Gosford LGA Wyong LGA

Main Contact: Alternate Contact:

Name: Allambi House Name: Lisa Smith

Ph: 4944871 Ph: 49448871

Mob: 438443434 Mob: 409364120

[email protected] [email protected]

Service Description:

Allambi House provides crisis accommodation for young people who are

homeless or at risk of becoming homeless aged between 12-17

Additional Information:

8 Crisis Accommodation Beds

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Accommodation Services/Homelessness

Independant Living Program

Wesley Mission

Po Box 361,

Ourimbah NSW 2258

Ph: (02)43296501 Fax: (02)43284798


Web:

Service Hours: Mon - Fri 9am-5pm



Name: Jane McManus Name: Melody Potter

Ph: 43296501 Ph: 43296501

Mob: 434075818 Mob: 417238385



The Independantliving program is a supported accomodation service assisting

young people in developing independance. The program is for young people

between the ages of 16-25. This service is for YP with basic living skills who

are able to live in a semi-supported environment with minimal supervision as

the move toward positive lasting change and greater independance.


The wesley Mission Living Skills Training and coaching program.

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Counselling Services

Choices: Supporting youth to make empowering choices

BCS LifeCare Relationship Services

102 Pacific Hwy,

Tuggerah NSW 2259

Ph: 02 4352 7900 or 1300 130 225 Fax: 02 4353 5638


Web:

Service Hours: 9.00 - 17.00



Name: Adam Name: Cathy

Ph: 02 4352 7900 Ph: 02 4352 7900

Mob: NA Mob: NA



BCS LifeCare Relationship Services has operated for more than 30 years. The

service adopts a proactive, whole-of-family approach in all of its programs as

it seeks to provide high quality counselling and support services.


Choices is a group program for young people between 12 & 18 years of age

who are losing awareness of the negative effects their choices are having on

their life. This awareness supports the youth to begin to transform oppressive

parts of themselves into empowering influences in their lives. Choices is run

as an outreach program for any organisation/institution that requests it and

can be adapted to the specific needs of each organisation/institution.

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Naomi Sirio Psychotherapy

Naomi Sirio Psychotherapy

PO Box 3160,

Erina NSW 2250

Ph: 423776670 Fax:


Web: www.naomisiriopsychotherapy.com.au

Service Hours: 9 - 6pm Monday - Friday

Service Areas: Gosford LGA


Name: Naomi Sirio Name:

Ph: 423776670 Ph:

Mob: 423776670 Mob:

[email protected]


Psychotherapy, counselling, psycho-education and group work. Working with

women and children to support awareness, growth and education regarding

self-esteem, self-worth, impacts of violence and trauma. Working with

children, adolescents and teens on relationships, womanhood, emotional and

physical health and the transition from high school to beyond.


Wonder Woman program for young women aged 16-19yrs. This is a self-

awareness group that supports young women to explore who they are as

women, how this conflicts with what they have been 'told' in their families and

identifying what healthy relationships look like. Part of this program includes

a mentoring element with women who are attending the Wonder Woman

program for women. This program is facilitated by Naomi Sirio

Psychotherapy at The Gestalt Centre, East Gosford.

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The Compass - Supporting direction in young men.

The Gestalt Centre

Suite A & B,

78 York St,

East Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4322 8868 Fax:


Web: www.thegestaltcentre.com.au

Service Hours: 9.00 - 17.00



Name: Adam Name:

Ph: NA Ph:

Mob: 0421 770 753 Mob:

[email protected]


The Gestalt Centre offers a community of holistic practitioners providing an

integrated approach to healing.


The Compass: - Is a group program supporting young men between 12 & 18

years of age to make conscious decisions on the directions they wish to

choose along their life’s path. - Offers young men a relaxed and open space

to explore their choices with support and guidance from safe male mentors.

- Can be run in house or as an outreach program adapted to each

organisations/institutions specific needs. - Offers tailored support for male

family members/carers of the young men attending the group.

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Youth and Family Relationship Counselling

Actualise Counselling

12 Barclay Close,

Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 0403 279 866 Fax:


Web:

Service Hours: Weekday Evenings 6-9pm and Saturday afternoons.



Name: Cathy Zervos Name:

Ph: 0403 279 866 Ph:

Mob: 0403 279 866 Mob:

[email protected]


Family relationship counselling service - specialising in working with youth

and their families.


Specialist in domestic and family violence services, anger management, victim

support and trauma counselling.

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Disability Services

Ability Links NSW

St Vincent de Paul Society

Sutie A / 201 Mann Street,

Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4905 0700 Fax: N/A


Web: vinnies.org.au

Service Hours: 0900 - 1700



Name: Abby Kelly Name: Glenn Evans

Ph: 02 4905 0700 Ph: 02 4905 0700

Mob: 0431 759 332 Mob: 0428 407 965



Ability Links works in local communities to assist people with disability, their

families and Carers to be valued and active members of their community.

They provide a locally based first point of contact designed to improve access

to, and engagement in, local community, mainstream services and disability

services, where necessary. Ability Links will work with people with disability,

their families and Carers to help plan for the future, build on their strengths

and skills and develop networks in their own communities to do what they

want with their lives outside the traditional disability service system.

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Disability Services

Skools Out

youthconnections.com.au

Gate 1, Kangoo Road,

Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112


Web: www.youthconnections.com.au

Service Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm



Name: Ashley McGeorge Name: Andrea Cingi

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0429 210 055 Mob: 0405 451 336



Leading communities in creating environments where young people can

achieve purposeful futures. Youthconnections.com.au helps young people

aged 13-25 on the Central Coast access employment, education, training and

recreational opportunities so they can become economic and social

contributors in their community. We are the expert and only local youth

transition service provider operating within the unique economic and social

environment of the Central Coast, North Sydney, Newcastle and Hunter

regions. Today youthconnections.com.au assists around 8000 young people

across four regions by providing the following support: • Job placement •

Mentoring • Tutoring • Work readiness training • Work

experience • Structured workplace learning • Career coaching •

Life skills activities • Social Enterprises offering employment and

training opportunities in hospitality, horticulture, automotive, engineering,

media, graphic design and communications, construction, car detailing •

Vocational awards • Vocational skill development • Pre-

vocational trade training • Traineeships and apprenticeships • Youth

advocacy • Alternative learning environment – Years 9 and 10 • Vocational

learning opportunities for Indigenous youth • Case management •

Partnership Broker Program - Connecting schools, industry and

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community • Community enterprise projects • Youth radio program &

Internet TV programs • After school and vacation care and networking

opportunities for young people with disabilities • Transition to Work

support for young people with disabilities • Transition Support Program for

year 9-12 students with disabilities • Indigenous Skills Centre •

Indigenous Tourism • Driving school


Skool’s Out is a social networking and peer support program for young

people with a disability. Skool’s Out assists young people to form new

friendships, find new interests and gain skills all under the guidance and

support of our experienced staff. Skool’s Out clients participate in a range of

activities including •Art & craft •Cooking •Gardening •Wii Fitness •Games

•Sport •Watching DVDs •Outside excursions & more! Skool's Out

operates Monday to Thursday, 3-6pm from the following locations: Green

Central Wednesday/Thursday Gate 1 Kangoo Rd Kariong NSW 2250

Green Central provides a safe and friendly space for young people. Young

people have access to a range of facilities including the media centre, café

and gardening facilities. Clients have their own room with kitchen facilities,

computers and lounges. Gravity Youth Center Monday/Tuesday Bannister

Dr Lake Haven Transport available. There is a criteria process for students

to enter this program. Please phone (02) 4346 1111 for more information or

download a registration form from

http://www.youthconnections.com.au/skools-out#Downloads

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Disability Services

Transition Support Program



Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112






Name: Andrea Cingi Name: Ashley McGeorge

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0405 451 336 Mob: 0429 210 055






















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Some students can’t wait to leave school and move on to bigger things –

university, TAFE, a traineeship, an apprenticeship or a new job. Perhaps some

Year 9 or 10 students haven’t thought about what they want to do when they

finish school. Some of the questions they might ask themselves include:

•What sort of job do I want? •Will I need extra training? •Should I do a

course at TAFE or University? •What are my friends doing? •Who can I talk to

if I need some help? The Transition Support Project was developed to

assist students to answer some of these questions. The Project helps students

to plan their life after school and help them take the right steps to get there.

Students may want to participate in work experience, complete a course or

talk with students who have left school and find out what worked for them.

The Project will assist students to try new things while still at school and give

them confidence so that when they reach Year 12 they are better prepared for

what comes next. The Project is a partnership between Ageing, Disability

and Home Care (ADHC), NSW Department of Family and Community Services

and the NSW Department of Education and Communities, the Association of

Independent Schools and the Catholic Education Commission and

youthconnections.com.au. Youthconnections.com.au Support Workers work

with students, family and the student's school to; •Find out students

strengths and interests •Assist in finding work experience •Advising students

of career and trade expos and information sessions about work and

vocational education •Help students to broaden social networks For more

information please contact youthconnections.com.au on 4346 1111.

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Disability Services

Transition To Work



Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112







Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0429 210 055 Mob: 0405 451 336






















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Transition to Work provides Year 12 school leavers with a disability access to a

range of group and individual activities and opportunities to assist in their

transition to employment. We offer: •Further education •Employability

skills •Job Searching •Independent living skills •Personal development

•Literacy and numeracy •Sport and recreation •Community Enterprise

Projects •Links to other service providers and job placement services TTW

operates Monday to Thursday from 9am-2pm at Green Central Gate 1

Kangoo Road, Kariong. Transport available. There is a criteria process for

students to enter this program. Please ph (02) 4346 1111 for more

information or download an application form from

http://www.youthconnections.com.au/transition-to-work

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Disability Services

T-Team



Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112







Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0429 210 055 Mob: 0405 451 336






















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T-Team is an after school and vacation care program for high school students

with a disability. The program allows young people to form social networks

and participate in entertaining, age-appropriate activities under the

supervision of qualified facilitators. Activities include: •Art •Sport

•Cooking •Movies •Games •Excursions and more T-Team allows parents

and carers more time to work or participate in the community with the

knowledge that their child is in a safe and supportive environment. T-

Team operates Monday to Friday, 3-6pm from the following locations:

Green Central Monday, Tuesday, Friday Gate 1 Kangoo Rd Kariong

NSW 2250 Clients have access to the excellent facilities at Green Central

including a fully equipped room with computers, TV, kitchen and garden.

Gravity Youth Centre Wednesday, Thursday Bannister Ave Lake Haven

NSW 2263 Vacation care operates from 8am-6pm in the school holidays

from both locations. Transport available. There is a criteria process for

students to enter this program. Please ph (02) 4346 1111 for more

information.

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Disability Services

ySocial



Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112







Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0429 210 055 Mob: 0405 451 336






















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ySocial offers individualised packages for young people with a disability

between the ages of 13-24. We will help you to design and implement a

plan which creates opportunities for you to engage in the community and

participate in mainstream activities of your choice. Our talented, young,

qualified workers will support you to undertake your favourite activity and

accomplish your plan. Be it a sport, hobby, music, art, games or just

socialising. And if you don't know what you want to do, join our ySocial

club and many doors will open! We work together with

organisations/community groups offering your chosen activity to enable your

continued participation once funding runs out. It's a great opportunity to

meet new friends, form social networks and learn new things while having a

whole lot of fun! Visit our website and download a registration form -

http://www.youthconnections.com.au/ysocial

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Drug and Alcohol Services

Getting it Together Scheme

Wesley Mission

Po Box 361,

Ourimbah NSW 2258

Ph: (02) 43281053 Fax: (02) 43284798


Web:

Service Hours: 9am - 4.30 Monday - Thursdays



Name: Susan Higgins Name: Samantha Hunt

Ph: (02)43281053 Ph: (02) 43281053

Mob: 0427 403 601 Mob: 0458 019 405

Po Box 361 Ourimbah NSW 2258 [email protected]


GITS is an holistic program that is funded to support Young People impacted

by Drug and Alcohol misuse. We work with YP 12-18 but will support up to

22 dependant on the need of the YP. We outreach over the entire Central

Coast Area.


We Co-Locate at the Gosford Headspace (Thursday-12.30-4pm)and The

Entrance Centrelink Monday mornings.

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Employment and Training

Hunter Institute (TAFE)

Community Services

Ourimbah Campus,

Enterprise Drive,

Ourimbah NSW 0

Ph: 43 484 504 Fax: 43 484 075


Web:

Service Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm



Name: Helen Stein Name: Patricia Griffin

Ph: 02 43 484 504 Ph: 43 484 502

Mob: Mob:



Provide Certificate II Community Services to TVET students from local high

schools as well as providing a range of qualification for workers entering

community services industry (community services, youth work menatl health

and drug and alcohol)


Certificate IV Community Services, Youth work, Mental Health, Drug and

Alcohol Work as well as diploma level qualifications for student who have

completed Certificate IV level study

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Links To Learning

Break Thru People Solutions

Gravity Youth Centre, Bannister Avenue,

Lake Haven NSW 2263

Ph: (02) 4392 6530 / (02) 4392 7673 Fax:


Web: www.breakthru.org.au

Service Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday

Service Areas: Wyong LGA


Name: Kylie Hawker Name: Kristy Pyke

Ph: 0466 792 223 Ph: (02) 4392 6530 / (02) 4392 7673

Mob: Mob:



Links to Learning is a targeted program implemented by the NSW

Department of Education and Communities to improve outcomes for young

people and focuses on effective transitions for at risk young people. Links

to Learning provides grants to non-government community organisations to

assist them in working with young people, who have left or are at risk of

leaving school, so that they can reach their full potential. The Links to

Learning provides creative and innovative projects that assist: • Early Leavers:

young people who have left school before completing Year 12 or its

equivalent in informal, local learning settings. Links to Learning supports

young people aged 12 to 24 years who experience barriers to participating in

mainstream education or training. Young people at risk who access Links to

Learning are provided with development and support services to assist them

remain in or re-engage with education, training or employment.

Participants are provided with opportunities and pathways into education,

training and employment. Objectives: 1. Connect - funded organisations

identify appropriate young people and connect them with Links To Learning.

2. Participate - young people at risk attend and participate in Links to

Learning. 3. Learn - young people at risk learn and improve education,

employment and life skills. 4. Plan - young people at risk plan for successful

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transition from Links to Learning into education, training or employment. 5.

Transition - young people at risk successfully transition from Links to Learning

into their planned education, training or employment destination.


LINKS TO LEARNING - HELPING EARLY LEVERS PROGRAM (HELP) HELP

participants are young people aged 12—24 years who have left school early

(without the HSC), who are unemployed and who are facing significant

barriers to entering either the workforce or further education. HELP program

activities may vary from term to term according to demand and local needs.

CGEA Certificate II in General Education for Adults (CGEA). This program

caters for early school leavers who were unable to obtain their year 10

certificate. It allows them the opportunity to then move either into

apprenticeships / traineeships or further study at TAFE. NON—ACCREDITED

COURSES Links to learning will also run Pre-vocational courses throughout

the year. This course can be used as an introduction for higher needs students

to a range of other courses, such as; hospitality, retail, business and any other

courses that trains young people in customer service skills areas.

Throughout the programs, emphasis is given to the development of skills in

areas such as: * Communication * Team work * Problem Solving *

Initiative and enterprise * Planning and organising * Self-management *

Learning skills * Technology skills The programs provide students with the

opportunity to work with many different areas of development including:

anger management, conflict resolution, communication skills, researching and

planning skills, alcohol and other drug issues, physical, mental and sexual

health issues and other areas, depending on the needs of each group. Drum

Beat is also run as a part of this program. Individual Student Support.

Throughout the program each student also works one on one with a Program

Support Worker to resolve barriers to learning, to set goals and career

pathways and to get access to a range of support services as needed.

Referrals can be made directly through the Links To Learning team.

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Partnership Broker Program



Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112






Name: Rosina Johnson Name: Andrea Cingi

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0429 210 031 Mob: 0405 451 336






















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They say it takes a village to raise a child. The whole of the community plays a

vital part in the next generation’s achievements. Partnership Brokers play an

important role in bringing people together from all corners of the community

to make that contribution possible. Our Partnership Brokers facilitate

partnerships with schools and training organisations, business and industry,

community organisations, parents and families so that young people have the

best possible opportunity to attain their potential at school and beyond.

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Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) Employment

New Horizons

50 William Street,

Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4372 9800 Fax: 02 4322 7944


Web: www.newhorizons.net.au

Service Hours: Monday- Friday 8am - 4.30 pm



Name: Nathan Heinrich ( Team

Leader)

Name: Donna Simmonds

Ph: 02 4372 9800 Ph: 02 4372 9800

Mob: 0488 140 145 Mob: 0498 039 456



Personal helpers & mentors Employment Service provides direct, personalised

outreach support to assist people whose ability to find and keep a job is

impacted by mental illness. The service aims to increase opportunities to

engage in employment by working closely with participants to access

government employment service providers and other needed community

services to ensure people have all the support they need to become ready to

enter the workforce. Personal Helpers & Mentors work one-on-one to create

Individual Recovery Plans that focus on goals and strengths, and assist people

to better manage their barriers to employment.

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Try a Trade Day

yG Enterprise


Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112






Name: Brendan Ritchens Name: Karl Wallace

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0429 210 047 Mob: 0435 749 604



yG Enterprise Pty Ltd is a social enterprise company providing high quality

services at competitive rates. Industry areas include hospitality, construction,

automotive, engineering, horticulture, car cleaning, graphic design and a

driving school. Young people are given the opportunity to undertake work

experience, training and employment under the guidance of skilled, qualified

tradespeople. All profits generated are reinvested into the development of

opportunities for young people.


Try a Trade offers High School students and early school leavers the

opportunity to experience a number of trades and vocations in an industrial

setting delivered by skilled, qualified tradespeople.

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Family and Parent Support

Reconnecting Adolescent and Parent Team (R.A.P.T.)

Uniting Care NSW ACT

Level 2, 15 Watt Street,

Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: 43259600 Fax: 43243588

Email:

Web:

Service Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (with varied flexibility)



Name: Michele Simpson Wyong Name:

Ph: 419470557 Ph:

Mob: 419470557 Mob:

[email protected]


R.A.P.T. work with families to support young people (aged 10-18) and their

parents/carers to strengthen relationships. Our main aim is to prevent youth

homelessness. We offer a holistic casemanagement service to ensure that the

needs of the young people and their families are met. R.A.P.T. works from a

solution focussed, strength based approach and works with families to

support them to identify their strengths and how they can use those

strengths to achieve their goals. The RAPT service is offered at no charge and

has a flexible service delivery to meet the needs of clients.


LIVING WITH TEENS - a parent/carer education programme which helps

parents/carers learn and understand adolescent development and the

different approaches to parenting teenagers. LIVING WITH ADULTS - an in-

school programme for young people to learn and understand the importance

of respectiful communication C.A.R.S. - An interactive, incidental learning

group for boys in years 7&8. Whilst building a model car the boys learn

about leadership qualities, respectful communication, healthy relationships

with peers and adults. IT'S ALL ABOUT ME- An interactive, incidental learning

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group for girls in years 7-10. Whilst making a personal scrapbook album the

girls learn about leadership qualities, respectful communication, healthy

relationships with peers and adults. RAGE - an anger management

programme for students

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Health Services

Children and Young People's Mental Health

Central Coast Local Health District

ycentral @ Gateway Centre,

Mann St,

GOSFORD NSW 2250

Ph: 4304 7878 Fax: 4304 7870

Email:

Web: www.ycentral.com.au

Service Hours: business hours mon - friday 8.30-5pm with some afterhours

outreach



Name: School Link Coordinator Name: 1800 011 511 Mental Health

Line - Mental Health Referral

Ph: 4328 7350 Ph: 4304 7878

Mob: 0414 193 139 Mob:


Mental Health Service for young people aged 12-24


Circle of Security Positive Parenting Program

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Health Services

Core of Life-pregnancy and parenting education program

Youth and Family Education Resources

PO Box 3366,

Bateau Bay,NSW NSW 2261

Ph: 02 4304 8160 Fax: 02 4311 3700


Web: www.coreoflife.org.au

Service Hours: 9am-5pm



Name: Deb Pattrick Name: Rosemary Manning

Ph: 02 4304 8160 Ph: 02 4304 8160

Mob: 0447 447 818 Mob: 0417 412 598



Youth and Family Education Resources (YFER P/L) is an Australian based

company directed by midwives who are committed to promoting education

as a pathway to healthier outcomes for current and future generations of

parents. YFER offers support to communities/schools by providing: -Reality

based, locally responsive, quality education packages and resources,

respectful of culture, language and literacy needs. -Relevant 'hands-on'

training to encourage and empower local community members in sharing

important life education with youth and families. Core of Life (COL) is YFER's

most established program, operating nationally in Australia for 12 years. COL

is a comprehensive life education program, designed for adolescents on the

realities of pregnancy, birth and parenting. This program utilises an

interlinked, whole schools approach to educating on these topics, which may

be delivered by a wide cross section of COL trained facilitators from

community and school representatives in a variety of settings and time-lines.


Core of Life (COL) is a health promotion/life education program designed to

educate and empower adolescent males and females with information related

to pregnancy, birth and parenting. The program content highlights the

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physical, emotional and social consequences of pregnancy and parenthood.

COL presents evidence-based information in effective, dynamic and

meaningful ways. It also identifies and connects young people with their local

community supports/services. The program aims to: Foster personal

responsibility: Enable informed choices and decision making: Reduce the

isolation, alienation and victimisation of teenage parents. Education through

COL provides an opportunity for young people to develop skills and

knowledge in anatomy, parenting, child development, community resources,

relationships, sexual health and life skills to increase self esteem and positive

decision making.

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Health Services

Youth Health Service

Central Coast Local Health District

38a pacific hwy,

wyong NSW 2259

Ph: 43569333 Fax: 43569350


Web:

Service Hours: 0830-1700 monday to friday



Name: Mr Graham Lane - Service

Manager

Name: Paul Riviere - Clinical nurse

consultant

Ph: 43569333 Ph:

Mob: Mob:



Support of young people aged 13-24yrs of age providing primary health care

and psychosocial support


Primary Health Clinics for young people aged 12-24yrs of age Counselling

services for young people aged 12-18yrs of age Chronic Health Illness Peer

Support Outreach support for young people who are homeless or at risk of

homelessness

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Indigenous Services

Koori Connect

Youthconnections.com.au

Green Central,

Gate 1 Kangoo Road,

KARIONG NSW 2250

Ph: 4346 1111 Fax: 4346 1112



Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm



Name: Denise Markham Name: Gavi Duncan

Ph: 4346 1111 Ph: 4346 1111

Mob: 0429 210 024 Mob: 0488 192 237



Koori Connect is the Aboriginal Unit in Youth Connections. Koori Connect's

main function is delivering cultural affirmation to Aboriginal youth in schools.

Koori Connect also delivers programs and a service to schools for Aboriginal

and non-Aboriginal youth around culture, heritage, protocols and Darkinjung

land. We have an Aboriginal Sports Program & PaCE. There is a social

enterprise arm of Koori Connect where we offer Aboriginal Cultural Education

School Tours & Cultural Awareness Training.


In-school Cultural Affirmation & Identity is a program specifically for

Aboriginal youth in school to learn about their Aboriginality & affirm their

identity. Aboriginal Sports Program - this program engages Aboriginal youth

in sports & recreation. PaCE - Parental and Community Engagement -

Engaging Aboriginal parents & community into the school community.

Aboriginal Cultural Education School Tours – Young people are taken to

Aboriginal sites of significance on Darkinjung land, the Central Coast.

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Legal Services

Gosford Fair Trading Centre

NSW Fair Trading

Gateway Centre,

Mann Street,

GOSFORD NSW 2250

Ph: 02 49257000 Fax: 02 49257028


Web: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

Service Hours: 8:30 - 5pm Monday - Friday



Name: Suzanne Dean Name: Anne Stewart

Ph: 02 49257005 Ph: 02 43200600

Mob: Mob:



NSW Fair Trading is a consumer protection agency and committed to

providing improved services to the people of NSW.


Revved Up program covers buyin a second-hand car, finance, insurance,

registration warranties. Money Stuff is a financial literacy program that covers

shpping, scams, mobile phones, renting etc. Both programs are free and

conducted at the school. Programs are aimed at those students in Years

9,10,,11 & 12. If interested contact the Community Liaison Co-ordinator on

02 49257005

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Mental Health Services

headspace Gosford

Suite 1 & 4, Level 2, Gateway Centre,

237 Mann St.,

Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: 4304 7870 Fax:

Email:

Web: headspace.org.au

Service Hours: 8.30-5pm Mon-Friday.



Name: Use the main number listed Name: -

Ph: 4304 7870 Ph: -

Mob: - Mob: -

[email protected] -


See website: National Youth Mental Health Service.

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Police

School and Youth Liaison Officers

NSW Police Force -Brisbane Water Local Area Command

9-11 Mann Street,

Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: School Liaison (High Schools) 43235530 or Youth Liaison (Primary

Schools) 43235514 Fax: 02 4323 5542


Web: www.police.nsw.gov.au

Service Hours: Varies -however generally Mon-Fri covering school hours.



Name: Senior Constable Denise

Lynch

Name: Senior Constable Rebecca

Armitage

Ph: 02 4323 5530 Ph: 02 4323 5599

Mob: Mob:



School Liaison Police work within high schools to help prevent students from

becoming involved in crime. Deliver crime prevention workshops and other

educational programs to create awareness and prevent crime, assist students

with understanding the law, police role and their responsibilities in the

community.Supply advice to Principals on legal matters with referral to SSRU

re legal issues and DET policy in Government Schools. Advise secondary

schools accordingly on legal matters e.g. Trespassers, Crime scene, Prohibited

weapons, Young Offenders Act and are available for phone discussion or

advice.


School Liaision Police are able to attend and speak with students individually

or to a whole class/grade on a range of topics in relation to the law and the

responsibilities of young people in the community. Topics include, Drug and

Alcohol awareness, safe partying, Cyber Crime and Social Media, Road safety

and presentations on specific crimes such as Stealing, Malicious Damage,

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Graffitti, Assaults and bullying or general presentations relating to young

people and the law; covering the Young Offenders Act, their rights and

responsibilities. School Liaison Police are also involved in working with

external youth services and presenting programs such as "Love Bites"

(Healthy/respectful relationships program with a focus on Domestic Violence

and Sexual Assault) and RYDA (Road safety/safe driving program).

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Police

School Liaison Police

NSW Police Force

Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command,

Wyong Police Station, 22 Hely Street,

Wyong NSW 2259

Ph: 243566099 Fax: 243566011

Email:

Web:

Service Hours: School days and hours



Name: School Liaison Police Name:

Ph: 243566099 Ph:

Mob: Mob:


School Liaison Police (SLP) work with State, Catholic and Independent High

Schools conducting Crime Prevention Workshops like cyber crime, weapons,

bullying and crime avoidance. They provide strategies to support students at

risk of offending and refer young people to PCYC and other Youth Agencies.

They Act as a resource on policing related issues and work with Principals in

addressing targeted responses to local crime issues as well as major incident

follow up at high schools.

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Schools (alternative)

Connectors


Green Central,


Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112






Name: Linda Thomas Name: Andrea Cingi

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0432 273 638 Mob: 0405 451 336










regions.


Connectors is a non-academic program for Year 7 - 11 students who are

struggling to meet the standards of behaviour and engagement expected of

them at school. The program uses health and wellbeing group work, hands-

on vocational projects, and community engagement activities to address the

fundamental issues that often place students at risk of exclusion. Students

enrolled in home-school stay enrolled and usually only attend 2-3 days per

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week over one term. Referrals are made by phoning Linda or emailing the

referral form found at http://www.youthconnections.com.au/ycprogram.

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Ngaruki Gulgul


Green Central,


Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112






Name: Andrea Cingi Name: Andrea Cingi

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0405 451 336 Mob: 0405 451 336










regions.


Ngaruki Gulgul offers a dynamic, enterprising learning environment for young

people who need a new perspective on what it means to have skills and

knowledge. Registered and accredited as a special assistance school with the

NSW Board of Studies we offer Years 9 and 10 along with a vocational

Certificate I qualification. Central to the philosophy of Ngaruki Gulgul is the

belief that practical work combined with vocational instruction, and a view to

genuine production and sales, will enhance participants’ motivation to learn

and become positive and fully integrated citizens of our community.

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TLK Alesco School

TLK Alesco School

Old School Place,

Shannon Parade,

Berkeley Vale NSW 2261

Ph: 02 4388 1384 Fax: 02 4388 5035


Web: http://tlkalesco.nsw.edu.au/

Service Hours: 9am - 2.30pm



Name: Peter Eddy Name: Donna Hungerford

Ph: 02 4388 1384 Ph: 02 4388 1384

Mob: 0478 093 727 Mob:



Alternative Year 10 to 12 Board of Studies endorsed classes in a relaxed and

informal environment.

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Young Parent Services

Pregnancy Counselling / Preparation for Parenthood and Young Parent

Groups

CatholicCare

Level One, Warnervale GP Super Clinic,

3 Mary MacKillop Drive,

Woongarrah NSW 2259

Ph: 43562622 Fax: 43562601


Service Hours: monday-friday 8.30-4pm



Name: Julie Brooks Name: Vicki Leeson

Ph: 43562622 Ph: 43562600

Mob: 407586339 Mob:



Preparation for Parenthood Courses are for women 21 and under with their

partner or support person.It is a free 6 week course and they are run at

Wyoming and Kanwal throughout the year. CatholicCare also run free Young

Parent groups fortnightly during school term at the same venues.These are

for parents under 22yrs with babies under 2yrs. CatholicCare also provides

free Pregnancy Counselling for women of all ages around issues relating to

pregnancy such as unplanned pregnancy, contraception, support during and

after pregnancy and loss and grief following pregnancy loss due to

miscarriage or termination.


Preparation for Parenthood Courses cover topics such as pregnancy, labour

and birth, caring for the newborn baby, changing relationships, baby safety,

care for the new mother and youth support and services. Women can refer

themselves and must be 21 or under. Young Parent Groups are for parents

aged 22 or under with babies under 2yrs. These are informal social groups

with guest speakers on occasion such as St John Ambulance or baby

development talks.

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Youth Centres

Oasis Youth Centre

The Salvation Army

Corner Hely Street and Anzac Ave,

Wyong NSW 2259

Ph: (02) 4353 9799 Fax: (02) 4353 9550


Web: www.salvos.org.au/oasiswyong




Name: Natalie Elder Name: Dani Weedon

Ph: (02) 4353 9799 Ph: (02) 4353 9799

Mob: Mob:



The Salvation Army is about people finding freedom. Our vision at the Oasis

Youth Centre Wyong is to see all young people given the opportunity to

develop to their full potential. We provide a range of services including

casework, education, training, mentoring, recreation, student placements,

court support and Police Liaison. We strive to meet the needs of young

people who are disadvantaged and at risk of being caught up in

homelessness, crime and other social isolation. Detailed information on our

programs and services is available on our website.


Our youth workers run several programs within local schools, these programs

include RAGE, Regen, GNR8 and Drumbeat. Programs run between 6 -10

weeks with a maximum of 10 students per program. Our centre also conducts

Welfare and High School transition days on request. In addition we have a

Drive for Life Program that assists young people in learning how to drive.

These lessons are conducted in a safe dual controlled vehicle by a licenced

insrtuctor.

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Youth Centres

The Hub Erina Youth Entertainment Venue - Youth Services

Gosford City Council

Nth Sth Rd,

Erina Fair,

Erina NSW 2260

Ph: 4304 7104 Fax: 4365 6715


Web: www.thehuberina.com

Service Hours: Mon - Thurs: 9am - 6pm ; Fri: 9am - 10pm w/e: Various hrs



Name: Steve Knee Name: Jennie Dias

Ph: 4304 7104 Ph: 4304 7017

Mob: 0400 162 055 Mob: 0434 328 246



The Hub Erina is a Youth Centre by day and a Youth Entertainment Venue on

Friday nights. The Hub crew are committed to increasing opportunities to

young people. Our programmed activities promote positive development for

young people within the safe and supportive environment of our centre.

The Hub has become one of the most impressive venues for community

youth & intergenerational entertainment. With tiered seating and state of the

art sound & lighting, The Hub is a sought after venue for a diverse range of

activities including schools programmes, forums, dance groups, drama, rock,

hip hop and acoustic concerts, comedy, dance and martial arts competitions,

catwalk shows, big screen movies, trivia nights and more. Having the

potentiality to transform and accommodate for a range of different goings-

on, The Hub is a popular community hire venue. The Hub venue is a cutting

edge community facility made available to community groups, bringing great

opportunity for a vibrant and exciting diversity of activities, events,

conferences, workshops, seminars, educational initiatives, proactive groups,

competitions, showcases, meetings and more.

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The Hub crew aim to provide a variety of structured programmes,

entertainment, activities, information and referral services to young people

and the wider community, currently engaging an average of 3,400 people

between 11 & 25yrs every month. All our programmes and events are run

within the Hub's facility, accessible by public transport (bus interchange

located at the front door). Our most popular programmes include the: DJ

Workshops Mixed Martial Arts Workshops The Battle of the Bands

competition run for young people engaged in educational studies(11 - 24yrs).

SeaFM DSICOVERED competition run for young vocalists &

singer/songwriters (11 - 24yrs). The Film Global Multicultural Project. The

Hub proudly offers hands on opportunities for young people interested in

pursuing and developing pathways to a career in the music and

entertainment industry. Simply send an email through to us if you are

interested in getting involved in the Hub Music Internship Programme or

Entertainment Internship Programme and we can give you more information!

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Youth Services

PCYC

Bateau Bay Police and Citizens youth Club

The Entrance Road,

Bateau Bay NSW 2261

Ph: 43327000 Fax: 43341071


Web: www.pcycnsw.org.au/bateaubay

Service Hours: 70



Name: Cathy Ross Name: Senior Constable Racquel

Hassett

Ph: 43327000 Ph: 418642517

Mob: Mob:



Police and Citizens Youth Club We get young people active in life We

develop their skills, character and Leadership We reduce and prevent crime

by and against young people PCYC was established in 1937 by Police

Commissioner William John Mackay. It was a partnership forged with the

community via Rotary to provide young people with a safe and positive

alternative to the streets. Over 75 years later that vision has grown and Police

Citizens Youth Clubs NSW is one of Australia's leading youth focussed

organisations. We provide an extensive and varied range of fun, safe activities

for young people and the wider community. We are focussed on the

reduction of crime by and against young people and on the promotion of

citizenship within communities across the state.

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Youth Services

Evolution Youth Service

Coast Community Connections

93,

McMasters Road,

Woy Woy NSW 2256

Ph: (02) 4342 3684 Fax: (02) 4342 3914


Web: www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au

Service Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am/5.30pm Friday 8.30am/7pm



Name: Lisa Brown and or Kirsten Yorke Name: Leni Conway

Ph: 02 4342 3684 Ph: 02 4342 7640

Mob: Mob: 0450 956 105



Evolution Youth Service privides support to young people (12yrs-17yrs) and

families through; - Case Management for young people and parents -

Support & Information for young people and families/carers - Support,

Advice and referral - Skill Focused Groups for Young People - Personal

Development Programs - Open Night for Young People - Friday night youth

health clinic 12yrs- 24yrs(excluding school hoildays) - AOD eduation and

counselling for young people (12yrs - 18yrs)


Evolution Youth Service runs the following programs in high schools for

Gosford LGA, with a major focus on the Peninsula area. The programs can

also be ran within the youth centre. Young people will need to arrange their

own transport to and from the centred base program. All program have a

max of 10 students. - DRUMMBEAT - Rock & Water - BOOTS (Health and

Wellbeing Program) - RAGE - Anxiety (work shop) - Evolution Youth Service

will consider developing new programs to meet the needs of your students.

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Youth Services

The Hill Youth Center Kariong


98 Mitchell Drive,

Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4304 7049 Fax: 02 4340 4678


Web: http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/community/youth_services/youth-

centres-1/kariong-youth.html

Service Hours: Youth Workers available to run workshops and for support

and referral during school hours. The centre is open Tue – Thur 3 - 6pm,

Friday 4 - 8pm and School Holidays 12pm - 4pm.



Name: Michelle Tilden Name: Silas Pollard

Ph: 4304 7039 Ph: 02 4304 7049

Mob: 0407 940 433 Mob: 0407 219 058



The Hill Youth Centre provides a safe and fun place for young people to

participate in recreational activities, music, art, cooking, movie nights and

other programs. Information, advocacy, referral, career guidance and

homework help is also available. Structured programs and holiday activities

for young people aged 12 - 18yrs. Ages outside 12 - 18 dependant of

program. Advocacy for local community issues.


Young Men's Program - This interactive program has been designed to

address issues facing teenage boys today. The program is developed,

facilitated and resourced by professional youth development workers based

at Kariong Youth Centre. This 5 week program will be targeting issues of self

esteem, health, group work, personal goals, bullying and healthy relationships

and rage. This program is flexible to suit other identified issues. The program

can be held at Kariong and Kincumber youth centres or at schools.

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Young Womens program - This interactive program has been designed to

address issues facing teenage girls today. The program is developed,

facilitated and resourced by professional youth development workers based

at Kariong Youth Centre. This 5 week program will be targeting issues of self

esteem, health, nutrition, personal goals, bullying and healthy relationships,

emotion management and body image. This program is flexible to suit other

identified issues. The program can be held at Kariong and Kincumber youth

centres or at schools.

Managing the Bull - ‘Managing the Bull’ is a 6-week course, that builds

resilience in bullied teens through games, activities and discussions. In a safe,

supportive environment, participants will learn to: · Recognise bullying ·

Discover inner strengths · Build self esteem · Communicate effectively

· Deal with cyber-bullying · Build support networks · Use personal

protection plans Workshops can be run at Kariong and Kincumber youth

centres or in schools.

RAGE' - A 6 week anger management course for young people. RAGE is a

strengths based solution focused program that is hands on, practical and also

fun for kids. Each session runs for 2 hours and can be held at schools or at

Kariong and Kincumber Youth Centres.

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Youth Services

Phoenix Youth Support Service

Phoenix Youth Support Service

PO Box 411 Wyong NSW 2259,

Off Bannister Drive,

Lake Haven NSW 2263

Ph: 243939555 Fax: 43936951


Web: http://www.wyongneighbourhoodcentre.org.au

Service Hours: Case Management-Mon to Frid 9am-2pm, program for 12-

16yr Wed to Frid, 2.30-5.30pm



Name: Val Lambert Name: Chris Dryden

Ph: 243939555 Ph: 243939555

Mob: 403129920 Mob: 407751001

phoenixyss@wyongneighbourhoodcen

tre.org.au

phoenixyss@wyongneighbourhoodcentr

e.org.au


PYSS offers a range of supports, services & activities for young people aged

12-18yr who would like to develop the skills that will assist them in identifying

and reaching their personal goals/skills. Case management/Mentoring, Advice

& Referral, for individual needs including Accommodation, Education,

Relationships, Self-Esteem, Legal Support.


PYSS offers rotational 8wk programs, these programs are offered within the

Gravity Youth Centre Lake Haven- such as:- Values & Ethics, Anger

management, Bullying/Cyber awareness, Rock & Water, Drum Beat, Art &

Craft, Holiday Programs, Cooking, Life Skills, We also provide Case

management which is an on going service that is provided.

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Youth Services

Regional Youth Support Services

123 Donnison Street,

Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: 43232374 Fax: 43233796


Web: www.ryss.com.au

Service Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am to 5pm.



Name: William Ho Name:

Ph: 43232374 Ph:

Mob: Mob:

[email protected]


To provide a point of access on the Central Coast for high quality services

resources and facilities specifically tailored to young people aged 12 - 25

years. The following services are provided: support, information, assessment,

referrals, supervised activities, advocacy services, workshops, case

management, excursions & programs to enhance personal development.

These are co-ordinated from a range of Central Coast locations. For more

information contact Regional Youth Support Services.

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Youth Services

Aftercare Resource Centre (ARC)

Relationships Australia


Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: 4322 3659 Fax: 4322 3659


Web: www.nsw.relationships.com.au

Service Hours: Monday to Friday. 9.00am to 5.00pm.



Name: Vanessa Hoad Name:

Ph: 4322 3659 Ph: 1800 656 884

Mob: Mob:



The ARC provides casework support, information and resources to assist

young people who have left or are about to leave out-of-home care. How

can the ARC help? - listen to your story and assist you in understanding your

experiences - support for study or finding a job - support when trying to

find somewhere to live - provide referrals to health, family, financial, legal

support services - help to get your license - support to access and read your

FaCS file. ARC services are confidential and participation is voluntary. There

is no fee for our service.

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Youth Services

LINKS Youth Support Service

San Remo Neighbourhood Centre

28 Brava Avenue,

San Remo NSW 2262

Ph: 02 43907888 Fax: 02 43992398


Web: www.sanremo.org.au




Name: Corrina Peck Name: Jillian Hogan

Ph: 02 43907888 Ph: 02 43907888

Mob: Mob:



LINKS Youth support services include; information, advice, support, referral

and case management for young people aged 12 to 18 years and their

families. LINKS Youth Support Service facilitates life skills and skills

development groups in the Northern Wyong shire. Group work programs are

delivered at LINKS Youth Cabin and in the local high schools. LINKS Youth

Support Services (LYSS) offers quality, inclusive services for young people

experiencing low to medium risk issues which can be addressed by providing

appropriately targeted, short term supports early to prevent escalation of

these issues. The service is funded by Community Services, Family and

Community Services under the Early Intervention, Placement and Prevention

Program (EIPP) model of service delivery.


LIFTT- life skills program providing accommodation support, career plans,

health and nutrition, cooking, budgeting and communication skills. GenQ

Wyong – sexuality and gender identity support for young people, social skills,

healthy relationships, safety in the community, sexual health, access to

support services, developing support networks for young people with similar

interest. Boyz to Men – mentoring program strengthening relationships with

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young males and members of the community by means of using tools and

wood work. Coaching young people for success – career and life plans.

Reality Check – behavioural program learning to succeed by choice not

chance. ‘Actually I can’- addressing young people’s emotional and mental

health – coping and wellness strategies assisting them to make a positive shift

in the way they view themselves and their lives. Study group – access to

homework support, developing study plans and understanding assessment

requirements. Decision Precision – healthy relationships, drug and alcohol

education and anger management strategies. Northern Wyong Community

Drug Action Team NWCDAT – education and harm minimisation approaches

to addressing the impact of drugs and alcohol in the community. Additionally

Junior CDAT encourages youth engagement and action, on drug and alcohol

issues, from young person’s perspective.

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Youth Services

Youth Arts Warehouse

Youth Arts Warehouse


Gosford NSW 2250

Ph: 02 43 232374 Fax:


Web: www.youthartswarehouse.com.au

Service Hours: 9am-5pm



Name: Sharon Aldrick Name:

Ph: 43 232374 Ph:

Mob: 427278089 Mob:

[email protected]


The Youth Arts Warehouse is a all access contemporary arts venue including a

theatre space, band performance area, art exhibition space, a music recording

studio, and a multi facet arts room. The Youth Arts Warehouse delivers

creative development programs in Theatre, Music and Visual Art, including

outreach programs in partnership across the Coast. All these programs are

accessible and affordable to young people aged 12-25 in the Central Coast

region. The Youth Arts Warehouse produces the Metrodome Live Music event

each term. An all ages Drug and Alcohol free event for Young emerging

bands to play live to a young fan base.


WEEKLY 2 HOUR WORKSHOPS IN Original Script Writing Theatre Play

program Song writing and recording Street Art Short Film Indigenous Art

Drama

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Youth Services

YC Media


Gate 1 Kangoo Road,

Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 4346 1111 Fax: 4346 1112


Web: http://www.ycmedia.com.au/

Service Hours: Work days 0900 to 1700; Special Events as per schedule



Name: Margaret Meehan Name: Marcus Watson

Ph: 4346 1111 Ph: 4643 1111

Mob: 0428 210 050 Mob: 0429 210 051



YC Media is a multi-layered social enterprise providing work placements for

high school students and offering a wide range of programs in radio and

video. As part of Vocational educational and Training subject, Entertainment

students complete a one-week work placement. They are required to produce

a weekly radio show for YC Radio, which broadcasts from 7pm on Monday

nights on Community Radio Station CoastFM963. The students have a week

to prepare the radio show, conduct interviews and arrange entertainment to

enhance their show. In 2010 we commenced Broadcast and Media

Production. This gives students an opportunity to crew on professional

productions. Clients include BAC Australia, NSW Department of Education

and Community and many others. We think outside the square. Visit our

website www.ycmedia.com.au for all the details. By end of 2013 up to 1,000

students have attended YC Media's radio production course.


Primarily, Entertainment Work Placement is our main activity and is designed

for High School and TaFE Year 11 and 12 students. Thereafter students

volunteer or are engaged in productions and extension projects and activities,

when available. Referrals from School Career Advisers and/or Community

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Groups are considered individually and on merit. Other services include

Mentoring, Support and Training. For some young people this has lead to the

ultimate outcome of employment or full time engagement in the

Entertainment Industry.

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Youth Services

Youth Connections Program


Green Central,


Kariong NSW 2250

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Fax: 02 4346 1112






Name: Linda Thomas Name: Andrea Cingi

Ph: 02 4346 1111 Ph: 02 4346 1111

Mob: 0432 273 638 Mob: 0405 451 336










regions.


The Youth Connections Program offers support to young people who are

disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. In partnership with

schools and youth services, the program aims to assist young people to

overcome personal barriers, rebuild resilience and re-engage with education

and training, family and community. Depending on the young person’s

needs, we offer a range of services including alternative education programs,

individual case management, outreach, referral services and group activities

such as RAGE, MAAD, Drumbeat and Managing the Bull.

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This directory is brought to you by the Central Coast Youth Interagency jointly

chaired by:


Fiona Morrison

Team Leader Youth and Seniors Services, Community & Cultural Development


www.gosford.nsw.gov.au

Phone: (02) 43258814

Mobile: 0409 315 687

Fax: (02) 4323 2477

[email protected]

Wyong Shire Council

Lyn Cooper

Youth Officer, Community & Cultural Programs

Wyong Shire Council

www.wyong.nsw.gov.au

Phone: (02) 4350 5522

Fax: (02) 4351 2098

[email protected]


http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/


http://www.wyong.nsw.gov.au/
