The Youth Reconciliation program offers one-to-one counselling and support so that young people can establish and maintain constructive relationships with family and broader support networks.
The program assists young people to:
- avoid entering into a cycle of homelessness as a result of family conflict
- achieve self-reliance, stability and interdependence
- engage in better communication and problem solving
- work through personal issues such as anger, separation, grief and loss, and explore options for positive change
- develop ways to positively resolve conflict, formulate the means to strengthen relationships, and build confidence in reaching their goals and furthering their potential
What does the program offer?
- One-on-one and family counselling support that is confidential, free, voluntary, short term and solution focused
- Living skills workshops that are designed to promote personal growth, responsibility and self management
- Community Development in the form of networking, presentations, workshops, and provision of information related to homelessness, early intervention and prevention
- Mediation and facilitation of family meetings that support young people to re-establish contact with family, and/or to maintain and strengthen significant relationships
- Secondary Consultation and team support for Hope Street staff to ensure an holistic approach to service delivery
How can young people enter this program?
Young people must be:
- 16 - 25 years of age—priority will be given to those 19 years and under
- (at risk of) experiencing homelessness
- linked to the North and North-West Metropolitan region of Melbourne
- able to identify any family member (or appropriate person) as having a significant influence on their close relationships, wellbeing or security
Please contact your nearest access point(s) listed on this page to find out more about entering this program.
OUTCOMES SUMMARY, 2020-2021
- 47 young people
- Average 101 days of support
- 60.5% female
- 30.9% male
- Annual target exceeded
Learn more about the young people supported, and our impact, from the report below.
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