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Gen Health

Early intervention program that provides support for youth aged 12-24 through a clinical psychologist and youth worker.

Gen Health

Through the support of Healthy North Coast, GenHealth Inc. will be providing youth mental health services for young people aged 12-25 years. GenHealth is here to support young people from the Nambucca Valley with: Access to support for early intervention for mental health, including access to a clinical psychologist, youth worker and peer support worker, social connectedness activities and groups, supporting easier access to technology-enabled care such as telehealth appointment options and useful apps for online wellbeing and mental health support for young people and family and friends, and connecting to other services that may be better suited to support a young person’s needs.

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YOUTH AFTERCARE PILOT PROGRAM (YAP)

Youth Aftercare Pilot is a psychosocial support service for children and young people experiencing suicidality.YAP aims to deliver community based services to children, young people and those closest to them … Read More

YOUTH AFTERCARE PILOT PROGRAM (YAP)

The YAP program will support children and young people in their navigation of the complex systems of support available in their region. Whether clinical, non clinical, housing, health or other supports are required, YAP will provide children and young people with information and support them to choose the services that meet their expressed needs and which will support them to reach their identified goals.

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Momentum Youth Housing

The Momentum Youth Housing Service assists young people, aged 17 to 25 years, to find and keep stable and safe accommodation, to build skills for independent living and to improve health and wellbeing.

Momentum Youth Housing

The Momentum Youth Housing Service assists young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Momentum assists young people, aged 17 to 25 years, to find and keep stable and safe accommodation, to build skills for independent living and to improve health and wellbeing.

Momentum supports young people to: enhance positive relationships with their families and friends, work on personal goals, overcome challenges with drugs and alcohol, connect with education and employment opportunities, build positive relationships with landlords, Real Estate Agents and Centrelink and find and keep private rental accommodation.

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Reconnect

The Reconnect Program is a community based early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families.

Reconnect

The Reconnect Program is a community based early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families. The aim of Reconnect is to prevent homelessness by intervening early with families and young people to stabilise and improve their housing situation and improve their level of engagement with family, education, training, employment and their local community. Reconnect helps around 7,900 young people each year to improve their relationships with their family, stay at school and to participate in their local community. Reconnect services provide counselling, group work, mediation and practical support to the whole family, to help break the cycle of homelessness. Reconnect providers also purchase other services to meet the individual needs of clients, such as specialised mental health services.

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Youth Nights

Youth Nights is an after-school program that provides a variety of interactive and educational activities to foster the general health and wellbeing of our local youth.

Youth Nights

Youth Nights is an after-school program that provides a variety of interactive and educational activities to foster the general health and wellbeing of our local youth. The program assists and supports the social connections of young people, whilst providing an opportunity to learn and share transferable skills with their peers.

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Youth Mobile Cafe

The Youth Mobile Cafe has the goal of educating youth in areas of hospitality, catering, business and event management.

Youth Mobile Cafe

The Youth Mobile Cafe has been part of the Youthie for around 10 years. It was built by groups of TAFE students, taught by the wonderful Ralf Kreinberg, and supported by local businesses. The program has the goal of educating youth in areas of hospitality, catering, business and event management and was originally established as a social enterprise. The wheels keep turning.

Our current project is funded by the NSW Government Department of Communities and Justice Youth Opportunities fund. It brings together a small motivated team of youth with the goal of operating in local events.

If you are interested, contact the Youthie team at nambuccayouthie1@gmail.com or (02) 6568 7777

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Youthie Business, Social Media

We are currently building our website and social media platforms, and upgrading business capabilities. And looking for further funding. TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

Youthie Business, Social Media

We are currently building our website and social media platforms, and upgrading business capabilities. And looking for further funding.

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LGBTQI group

The LGBTQI Group aims to foster the general health and wellbeing of young people aged 12-25 who are a part of the local LGBTIQ+ community. The support group provides a … Read More

LGBTQI group

The LGBTQI Group aims to foster the general health and wellbeing of young people aged 12-25 who are a part of the local LGBTIQ+ community. The support group provides a unique youth-led platform for participants to engage in a variety of activities and workshops that aim:

To provide relevant information, resources and activities to promote the general health and wellbeing of young people who are a part of our local LGBTIQ+ Community
To increase knowledge of where local young people can access further assistance and support if needed
To minimise stigma in relation to accessing assistance and support
Create effective communication strategies
To provide a safe and inclusive space for youth to engage in activities/ programs
To further develop skills, strategies and support networks that may assist and support the young person’s general health and wellbeing

The Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre has an open-door policy and is a registered ACON Welcome Space that provides a safe and inclusive space for all program participants to engage with.

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Project X Alcohol & Other Drug Harm Minimisation and Community Safety Pop-Up Site and Workshop Program

A safe, inclusive, interactive, educational and easily accessible space for youth & community to engage and access Alcohol and Other Drug Harm Minimisation and Community Safety Information, Activities and Resources.

Project X Alcohol & Other Drug Harm Minimisation and Community Safety Pop-Up Site and Workshop Program

Project X Pop-Up Site

The Project X Pop-Up Site provides a safe, inclusive, interactive, educational and easily accessible space for youth & community to engage and access Alcohol and Other Drug Harm Minimisation and Community Safety Information, Activities and Resources.

When engaging with The Project X Pop-Up Site, youth and community can participate in a range of various FUN and Educational Games and Activities. The Pop-Up Site also offers a wide range of evidence-based information and resources for youth and community to access in relation to Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Project X Workshops

Project X AOD Harm Minimisation & Community Safety workshops aim to increase the knowledge and skill development in relation to the reduction of Alcohol & Other Drug related harms, whilst providing and promoting community safety through the delivery of interactive activities and evidence based information and education.

The Project X AOD Harm Minimisation & Community Safety workshops are delivered over 4 sessions and can be delivered to groups of 10-16 people. The workshop program can engage with schools, parents/carers and various community groups and be tailored to suit each group.

Participants who complete the workshop program will learn about the following;

The impacts and effects of Alcohol & Other Drugs
The Law and in relation to Alcohol & Other Drugs
What is considered a standard drink?
Effective communication strategies
Skills, tools and strategies to make positive choices and avoiding peer pressure
Possible consequences and impacts of unsafe choices in relation to Alcohol & Other Drugs
Responding appropriately in an emergency situation
Where and How to access appropriate supports
Harm Prevention Strategies

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Youthie Learning Support Program

The Youthie Learning Support Program began in response to youth and community feedback about the difficulties students and families were having with the transition to online learning due to the impacts of the COVID-19 Virus. Feedback and consultation outcomes assisted the Nambucca Valley Youth Services to respond by providing the weekly Youthie Learning Support Program, which offered FREE access to WiFi, computers, printing services and access to Youth Workers to assist with the Learning Support. The program also provided a range of FREE activities and food to all participants.

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Art Competition

The Nambucca Valley Youth Services, in collaboration with Bowraville Wesley Youth Accommodation Services, ran an Art Competition for local youth.

Art Competition

The Nambucca Valley Youth Services, in collaboration with Bowraville Wesley Youth Accommodation Services, ran an Art Competition for local youth. The Art competition provided a unique opportunity to showcase the talents and skills of our local youth. The winning artworks are permanently displayed at the Nambucca Youthie and will be featured in the 2021 Nambucca Valley Youth Service Directory.

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Bowraville Memorial Cup

The Bowraville Memorial Cup is an annual Rugby League competition and festival in honour of Clinton Speedy-Duroux, Evelyn Greenup and Colleen Walker Craig.

Bowraville Memorial Cup

The Bowraville Memorial Cup is an annual Rugby League competition and festival in honour of Clinton Speedy-Duroux, Evelyn Greenup and Colleen Walker Craig. The Bowraville Memorial Cup is an initiative that has resulted from the recommendations from the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the murders, to assist and support the community on their healing journey. The 2019 Bowraville Memorial Cup attracted over 600 kids, and more than 20 service providers including the Nambucca Valley Youth Services Project X AOD Harm Minimisation & Community Safety Pop-Up Site and other local community groups.

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NSW Youth Week

NSW Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect lives, and create and enjoy activities and events.

NSW Youth Week

NSW Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect lives, and create and enjoy activities and events. In 2020 various local Youth services in the Nambucca Valley collaborated to provide a range of different activities for our local youth. The theme for 2020 Youth Week was Speak up, Be involved, Get Connected and Have FUN! The 2021 Youth Week was two dance workshops facilitated by YT Dingo where youth were taught about dance and music production with a focus on dance, music and creation!

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