YOUTH + FAMILY SERVICES

The Junction Youth Health Service

Located in Canberra CBD, The Junction Youth Health Service provides primary health care for young people between 12-25 years old at no cost. Services are available to any young person with a medicare card, but The Junction has a particular focus on supporting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

CYCLOPS Young Carers Program

Youth Engagement Team (YET)

YET is a youth engagement and outreach service for South Canberra, Woden and Weston Creek regions of the ACT run in partnership with Woden Community Service and Anglicare ACT. Based at the Woden Youth Centre, YET provides a range of support services for young people aged 12 to 25 years.

Interview Friends

Interview Friends are Anglicare volunteers who provide support to a young person who needs a supportive adult to attend a police interview with them when a parent or relative cannot attend. Interview Friends are a support person to these young people to ensure the statements that the young person provides are voluntary and the rights and interests of the young person are upheld.

P (02) 6245 7100

Family Case Management

In partnership with Woden Community Service, we operate the Child, Youth & Family Services Program (CYFSP) to families in South Canberra, Woden, Weston & Molongo regions. This service incorporates parenting support groups, assistance managing relationship breakdown, one-one-one parenting support, family violence support, supported referrals to other agencies and school support.

P (02) 6282 2644
E fcm@wcs.org.au

Reconnecting Home

Reconnecting Home, Anglicare’s Homeless Youth Assistance Program, offers early intervention support and brokerage to young people, witihin the Murrumbidgee region, who find themselves homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. Support is provided to rebuild family and cultural connections, have the young person engaged in education, training or employment and successfully transition to independence.

P  0428 467 744
E  intake.hyap@anglicare.com.au

Joint Support Program (JSP)

The JSP Casework Support Service is funded by the Department of Justice and provides a broad range of supports that assist a young person, under the supervision of Juvenile Justice, to establish positive relationships and interactions within the community. The caseworker supports the young person and their families to transition away from lifestyles that bring them into conflict with the justice system.

P (02) 6937 1555

Lifetime Learning

Lifetime Learning is an Anglicare program for Aboriginal families to support parents who have children under 5 years old. Lifetime Learning includes developmental screenings to help identify healthy development in children, story time and morning tea with other families. The program is hosted once a month at Leeton Shire Library and once a month Griffith City Library. For upcoming dates, call 0419 845 303.

HIPPY

The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) is a two-year, home-based, early learning and parenting program for families with young children. HIPPY supports parents in becoming their children’s first teacher and helps foster a love of learning from a young age. HIPPY is based at the Ashmont Community Resource Centre.

P 0428 573 414

Starting F.R.E.S.H

Starting F.R.E.S.H provides a healthy and supportive environment for young people to start their day with exercise, healthy food and the opportunity to build new friends. The program focuses on supporting students who may be disengaged at school to see improved health outcomes, increased self esteem, new friendships, mentoring and a positive mindset.

Bradfordville Supported Playgroup

Bradfordville Supported Playgroup runs every Tuesday during school term 9.30am-11.0am. Supported playgroups are facilitated by Anglicare educators with aims to support the wellbeing of parents and children. All are welcome. The playgroup meets at Bradfordville Primary School Hall – 10/30 Hampden Street, Goulburn.

P (02) 4823 4000
E cyfglbyass@anglicare.com.au

Goulburn Family Services

Goulburn Family Services provides support for families with children from the third trimester of pregnancy through to 12 years old. The program offers support to families through case management and connecting families with other supports and services. This service benefits families who are experiencing vulnerabilities or disadvantage that may impact their capacity to adequately protect and care for their children.

P (02) 4823 4022

Batemans Bay Toy Library

Anglicare’s Toy Library is a community service where parents can borrow toys, puzzles and games for young children at a low-cost. The purpose of the Toy Library is to promote fun-filled play between parents and their children and to support the skill development and imagination of young children.

P 0409 301 413
E toylibrary@anglicare.com.au

Yass Family Services

Yass Family Services provides support for families with children from the third trimester of pregnancy through to 12 years old. The program offers support to families through case management and connecting families with other supports and services. This service benefits families who are experiencing vulnerabilities or disadvantage that may impact their capacity to adequately protect and care for their children.

P (02) 6226 4872

Yass Valley Youth Support

Yass Valley Youth Support is a program to support young people between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. The program is designed to provide information and referral to specialist support services and client-focused case management and support. The service supports young people in areas of health, relationships, employment, education  and legal issues.

P (02) 6226 4872