Lots of issues that can lead to young people becoming disengaged from education, employment, family and community. Our youth programs offer individual support, counselling, education and practical assistance to help young people re-establish relationships and break out of destructive cycles of living.
Reconnect is a free program offering ongoing support to young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, working with them and their families to resolve conflict and restore relationships. Reconnect services are available to young people aged between 12 and 18 years (or 12 to 21 years for those recently arrived in Australia) who are experiencing difficulties within their family, peer group or school relationships and are thinking about leaving home or have recently left home. We work with each person according to their particular situation and offer a range of support including counselling and mediation, and assistance with issues such as family reconciliation, education, employment, accommodation, legal problems, health and dealing with Centrelink.
Anglicare Reconnect services are available in the following areas:
Anglicare Youth Connect (AYC) is a Youth Mentoring program working in partnership with local Anglican churches.
Drummoyne Drop In run by the AYC Team runs in partnership with St. Bede’s Anglican Church, Drummoyne and is a safe and friendly place for young people aged 10-17. Our afternoons include games, activities, workshops and group discussions. Each young person has the opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with an older mentor .
The program runs each Thursday afternoon from 3.30pm-5.30pm during School Term and there's a holiday program each school break.
You can contact AYC team at Anglicare on 9798 1400 or St. Bede’s Anglican Church, Drummoyne on 9181 1653 for more information.
The St. Bede’s Hall is at 19 College Street, Drummoyne NSW