Support & Wellbeing
How we help
We are passionate about helping young people overcome the barriers preventing them from reaching their potential and aim to support them in the most holistic way we can.
We offer a range of support services across our sites and also provide support services in partnership with other organisations.
Referrals:
All enquiries and referrals to be directed to 9300 2677 or intake@youthfutures.com.au
Or you can download and fill out our intake form here
Enquiries will be responded to M-F during office hours (8am-4pm)
Any referrals made by a third party must be made with consent from the young person.
Our approach
Find our pocket guide for young people needing help here.
Find our pocket guide for emergency relief services here.
Please click here to see a non-exhaustive list of mental health services for young people.
Located on Benara Road in Beechboro, directly across the car park from Altone Leisure Centre and next to the Skate Park. AYS supports at-risk young people from the suburbs of Beechboro, Lockridge, Bennett Springs, Caversham, Eden Hill, Kiara, and Morley.
Drop In Centre
Young people aged 11-25 (with a
focus on 11-18 years) are invited to drop in to play pool, Xbox, PS3,
Wii, listen to music, grab a feed, talk to a Youth Worker or just hang
out! We also have online computers and a black light cinema room.
Open Times
School Term: Tuesday & Wednesday 3pm to 5pm
School Holidays: Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 2pm
Other Services On Offer
Young
people aged 11-25 are also able to access informal counselling,
practical support, advocacy, case management and referrals to additional
services.
Life Skills Programs
Throughout
the year AYC run programs including Sexual Health and Healthy
Relationships, Martial Arts and mindfulness and cultural awareness
sessions.
Emergency Relief provides essential items for young people aged 15-25 who are experiencing financial challenges. Our friendly staff can also provide information on other services you might need support for such as:
- Essential items
- Info on housing options
- Education & training pathways
- Mental health support
- Financial counselling
Days/Times: (we will provide direct address when they book)
- Altone Youth Centre in Beechboro Thursdays 10.00am – 12.00pm
- Head Office Joondalup Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.00am – 12.00pm
To access our Emergency Relief, you must call the head office on 9300 2677 (Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm) to make an appointment. We do ask that you bring a form of ID with you to the appointment if you can.
SETS Program: Support for Young People from Refugee Migrant Backgrounds
What is SETS?
SETS (Settlement Engagement and Transition Support) program provides casework to people from refugee and migrant backgrounds on selected visas throughout their settlement journey.
The SETS Youth Case Worker provides case management to young people (12-25) on eligible visas within the Perth Metro area. The case worker will meet the young person in their local area to assist with ongoing goals throughout their settlement journey. This includes:
- Referral pathways relating to services such as employment, education, and wellbeing
- Advocacy and service navigation with matters such as Centrelink, housing, and health
- Building Community connection with access to sport, recreation, and life skill programs
Who we work with:
The Resilience consortium is a group of service partner agencies delivering the SETS program.
- Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia Incorporated (MSC)
- Youth Futures
- Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Centre (Ishar)
To Refer:
Phone: (08) 9300 2677
Email: intake@youthfutures.com.au
CLICK HERE to download the SETS flyer.
At Youth Futures we adopt a harm minimisation and reduction approach to drug education and support.
Our Drug Education and Support Service offers TINOCA and TAP clients the opportunity to participate in both one-on-one counselling and group sessions that will help them address their alcohol and/or drug misuse.
Our Youth Needs Assessment Service (YNAS) provides mental health
support to existing Youth Futures clients. A team of Psychologists and Clinical
Psychologists ensure that young people are able to access support in a
timely manner and in an environment they are already comfortable in.
Shorter waiting periods reduce the risk of a young person’s mental
health deteriorating further whilst they wait for support and having the
service in-house increases the young persons willingness to engage in
the service.
A driver's licence can open doors to education, training and employment. Our Keys 2 Employment program is run in partnership with Balga Senior High School and supports existing Youth Futures clients. A successfully navigate the licencing system, including the completion of their logbook.
Without this support many young people may struggle to get their licence due to financial difficulties or the lack of a responsible adult to teach them.