Also known as: Youth Worker, Youth Health Nurse, Youth Support Service, IHSHY, Young People's Outreach
Our youth worker can meet with you at a cafe, at school, or at home to talk about whatever you might need assistance with such as:
- accessing a housing service
- accessing medical services, such as a supported referral to a GP and/or dentist
- looking into education and employment opportunities
- referrals to a dietitian
- referrals to a counsellor
- accessing help for drug and alcohol issues
- having a chat about feeling down or stressed out
- sorting out Centrelink options
- talking about contraception and sexual health
Or if you just want to catch up with someone to talk about what's been going on, that's fine too.
This service is aimed at...
- People at risk of homelessness
- People in the Port Phillip and Stonnington areas
- People who are homeless
- People who are marginalised
- People who have difficulty accessing health services
- Young people aged between 12 and 25 years
Do the sentences below describe you? If so, we can help.
- I need to talk to someone.
- I've got no where to stay and no money.
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Want an appointment?
All of our centres have Information and Referral Workers. They can help answer your questions, offer information and advice and tell you about this and other services, programs and
activities within the community.
Phone the Information and Referral Worker at one of our centres for more information or to set up an appointment.
You can also contact...
Alternatively, please contact Sarah on 9536 6232.