There are hundreds of youth workers around NSW. Some information to help you contact them:
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In your area: Find a youth worker in a particular NSW council area through their local network/interagency - see our list of networks and interagencies
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Refuges and accommodation services: Youth Emergency Accommodation Line (YEAL) (02) 9318 1531 ext 2 or 1800 424 830 outside Sydney, or search online at Youth Accommodation Association website at www.yaa.com.au
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Youth health centres: Like community health centres but just for young people, with counselling, health education and other services. See list at www.naah.org.au/youth.cfm
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Reconnect is a community based early intervention service aimed at family reconciliation for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their families. Funded by the Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Reconnect webpage at www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/youth/programs-reconnect.htm
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YouthLinx (formerly the Youth Activities Services/Family Liaison Worker (YAS/FLW) Program) supports young people, aged 11 to 16 years, and their families through early intervention. The overall aim is to help young people and their families build self reliance, strengthen their family relationships and encourage their community involvement. Funded by the Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. YouthLinx webpage www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/youth/programs-yasflw.htm - click on "location of services".
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JPET: The Job Placement, Employment and Training (JPET) program is aimed at assisting students and unemployed young people aged 15-21 years (with priority to be given to those aged 15 to 19), who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Funded by the Australian Government - Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. JPET website at http://jpet.facs.gov.au/ - click on "Provider Locations".
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Connections: (formerly Partnership Outreach Education Model (POEM)) provides an education and personal development program for young people 13 to 19 years, who have been disconnected from mainstream schooling for more than 3 months. Connections delivers accredited education, life skills and employability skills training in supported community settings. At the same time, young people are provided with help and support to deal with personal issues and build self-esteem and resilience. Connections website at www.dest.gov.au/sectors/career_development/programmes_funding/
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Links to Learning projects assist young people aged 12 to 24 years who have left school early or who are students at risk of leaving school early, and provides them with a range of opportunities to remain in or re-enter mainstream education and training. Links to Learning webpage at www.det.nsw.edu.au/eas/youth
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Websites: Some youth services have their own websites. YAPA list of youth service websites
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Outside NSW: Contact the youth peak body in your state or territory
