Our Impact
This is what our Young People had to say about the support they received in 2022
“I was referred to ‘H’ for a while a bit over a year ago and now I see ‘A’ for regular appointments. Both have been supportive, easily the best workers I’ve had. I just wanted to pass on that the organisation is really helpful and I appreciate the hard work everyone does to support young people, Thank You “
“Thank you so much for all your help and support. I don’t know how I would have got through my pregnancy without group. You are amazing”
“Thank you for helping me out through hard times. Things have been quite better ever since. I appreciate it. Thank you for the chance to become a greater and better person. I enjoyed talking to you in person to solve out most things!”
“Thanks for everything. You’ve really had an impact on my life.”
Our Impact
We are proud of the outcomes we achieve with young people who have come to us with a large range of complex challenges.
Abbie
Situation
Abbie* is a young mother with and 8 month old child. She recently separated sue to family violence and was left with rent arrears of $5000, putting her at risk of eviction and no transport. Abbie had unresolved trauma and undiagnosed mental health.
Support Provided
- Abbie was supported by her worker to access other services including Youth Law, Centrelink, Inpatient Mother & Baby Stay, and Metal Health.
- Enrolled in diploma of community services and child enrolled in day care
- Assisted to get car on the road
Outcome
Abbie grew in strength and
self-awareness over the support period, being able to identify family violence and know her worth. Abbie, re-established her independence, was empowered to be self-reliant for herself and her child. She understood her own mental health triggers and was able to apply strategies when required. Abbie took her power back and followed appropriate pathways for family violence perpetrator to be held accountable. Abbie has now completed her diploma and continues to manage ongoing life challenges, while using strength in her
mental health state
Jaz
Situation
15-year-old Jaz*, was 28 weeks pregnant and had not had antenatal care. She had no family support, was in an unhealthy relationship, had no income and was at risk of homelessness.
Support Provided
- With TBYS assistance Jaz was booked into hospital and commenced regular antenatal appointments
- After birth, Jaz needed to attend twice weekly appointments at GV Health and TBYS was able to provide transport and support for all appointments
- TBYS was able to utilise funding for all basic needs for Jaz and her child as she had no money or support from family
Outcome
After receiving support from TBYS Jaz was successful for a THM property and is now living independently with her child, has a driver’s license, attends Young Parents Group at TBYS, is no longer isolated and is parenting her child with confidence
James
James wanted to change how he felt about himself and his family.
James had thoughts of suicide, was involved in conflict at home and issues at school. His family were struggling to help him.
Our Youth Worker linked James to mental health services and helped him learn strategies to regulate his emotions and feelings.
James and his family engaged in mediation to help them understand adolescent development, their cultural differences and to open up communication.
James is now experiencing improved mental health, participating in family activities and able to communicate how he is feeling. School is now a positive environment and James is using exercise to help him regulate.
