HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Assisting young people that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to obtain or maintain safe, secure and affordable housing.
SCHOOL AND EDUCATION SUPPORT
Supporting youth to re-engage with education through one-on-one case management.
PREGNANCY, PARENTING AND FAMILY SERVICES
Individual support for young parents and their children to promote healthy development, safety and wellbeing.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Improving family relationships with mediation to enable young people to stay at home and reduce the risk of homelessness.
Want to help?
You can, by becoming a positive role model to young people, offering guidance, support and encouragement.
OUR MISSION
To create opportunities that value and empower young people, build family harmony and foster supportive communities, enabling all young people to reach their full potential.
We work with young people up to 25 years of age to increase their sense of belonging and create a community connection with value and respect and believe in their power to change their situations.
CASE STUDIES
BEFORE THE BRIDGE YOUTH SERVICE LILY:
Was couch surfing with her son between homes with significant overcrowding and family conflict. Not attending education. Suffering from high anxiety. Learning parenting skills.
LILY IS NOW…
In safe and stable long-term accommodation. Engaged in education and enjoying her employment. Ceased substance use whilst continuing to work on her mental health. Continues to care for her son.
Lily* (16 years)
BEFORE THE BRIDGE YOUTH SERVICE JEMMA:
Was a young expectant mum of twins (already mum of one). Had significant mental health issues. Was subject to family violence and experiencing homelessness. Facing financial debt.
JEMMA IS NOW…
Building a positive family routine and attending parents group. Enrolled and attending TAFE. Out of the family violence situation. In secure accommodation. Managing her finances and has stable mental health.
Jemma* (23 years)
