Services

Short term remand (pilot)

We provide 1-1 and group support for young people aged 10-17 in Wagga Wagga who are at risk of ontact with the justice system.

Overview

Mobile Youth Outreach is part of the Short-Term Remand Pilot in Wagga and is a youth led outreach program with the aim of creating and supporting safety, belonging and wellbeing for young people and their families in an engaging and creative ways.

Who is it for?
Children and young people 10-17
New South Wales
For people living in: 
NSW
Delivery mode
In-Person
Referrals
Referrals are open to community - make an enquiry below

Who is this program for

Young people aged 10-17 who are disengaged from education or who face other complexities.

About the program

The Short-Term Remand Pilot (STRP) is an assertive outreach and early intervention service for young people aged 10–17 in the Wagga Wagga region who are at risk of contact with the justice system – especially Aboriginal young people.

Through mobile outreach, the team delivers youth-led recreational and creative activities, in-school and after-school programs, and mentoring in practical skills.

Young people and their families can also access individualised and culturally-responsive support, information and referrals to specialist services.

This program includes

This program supports young people through:
Assertive outreach and early intervention via the Mobile Youth Van for at-risk young people who are referred to the service
Advice, information and referrals to specialist services based on the needs and goals of the young person and their family
Youth-led group activities in schools using arts, sport, digital activities, and connection to culture in a safe space
Individualised 1:1 case support for young people at high risk, including mentoring in practical skills and life skills, and connecting to safe family and community
Meeting the cultural needs of young people from Aboriginal backgrounds
Having compassion for a young person in trouble can make a world of difference. I was raised in communities like this, and I believe in change.

- Patrick, Team Leader

Location/s

NSW

Wagga Wagga

How to access this service

For more information on the program and when sessions are being held, please contact the Team Leader at myo_str@54reasons.org.au or make an enquiry via the button below.

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