Family Services

Reconnect

Reconnect is a program delivered by community organisations to provide confidential support to families to try to help young people to stay at home until they have the necessary skills to become independent. We help young people who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness to become more involved with their family, work, education, training and the community through mediation, counselling and practical support for the whole family.

We work closely with other local services to provide help in a way that is sensitive to the family’s needs and those of the community.

Get Involved

Join the Reconnect Steering Committee – The purpose of the Steering Committee is to involve stakeholders, parents and young people in planning and monitoring projects undertaken by Reconnect, and to contribute to monitoring and evaluating the service.

Volunteer – Call us or send us an email to volunteer your time to help us with current and planned projects.

Reconnect is a Confidential Service

How do we help young people and their families?

• We assist young people to:-
  • Work things out with the family;
  • Connect with programs that help to find employment;
  • Stay in school when it gets tough;
  • Link into training options;
  • Get income support if eligible; and
  • Find somewhere safe to stay if necessary.
• We can help parents, guardians and families to: –
  • Work things out with the young person;
  • Find out the best way to talk things through,
  • Learn to live together when things are hard; and
  • Learn to live apart but stay connected.

Funded by the Australian & NSW Governments.