Programs

 

Accommodation Services

 

Trace-A-Place

 

Young people 12-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can contact SYC’s Trace-A-Place service. Trace-A-Place is the central assessment and referral agency for youth emergency and supported accommodation in Adelaide. Trace-A-Place can help young people access accommodation and other necessary support services.

 

Get-A-Place

 

Get-A-Place advises young people in South Australia about their independent housing options including share accommodation, community housing, Housing SA and private rental.

 

HYPA Housing

 

SYC manages a community of seven inner city flats for young people seeking independent accommodation.

 

Youth Justice Services

 

Bronzed Up©

 

Bronzed Up©  is a programme for young people aged 15-19, particularly those who have been in contact with the juvenile justice system. Over a 10 week period participants train to become Surf Life Savers and gain their bronze medallion. Bronzed Up© gives participants a real opportunity to be actively and positively involved in their community.

 

Health and Recreation Services

 

Get Rec©

 

Get Rec©  is an SYC initiative supported by the Office of Recreation and Sport. Get Rec© provides young people with the opportunity to engage with their community through sport and recreation. Sports workshops are provided in partnership with community sporting organisations and schools.

 

School Retention Services

 

Flexible Learning Option

 

Flexible Learning Option is an Innovative Community Action Network (ICAN) pilot project that provides an alternative enrolment option for students at risk of disengaging from school. Students are referred by their school of enrolment to receive the assistance they need to return to school or engage in other suitable education or training options.

 

Volunteer Services

 

Volunteer Youth Mentor Services

 

The award winning “Helping Young People Achieve” HYPA™ Volunteer Youth Mentor Service seeks to build caring and committed relationships between community members and disadvantaged young people.

 

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please call 8211 8466 or email volunteer@syc.net.au