Young People

Are you a young person aged 12-24 years who either lives, works, visits or studies in the Burwood area?

If you're interested in having an impact on your community and working with other young people while learning new skills, then the Burwood Youth Advisory Group (BYAG) would love to have you on board!

Working with Burwood Council, BYAG is a team of young people who organise fun community events and develop excellent leadership, teamwork, public speaking and event management skills.

We already have some exciting ideas for 2020 and would love to add some fresh faces to our team.

If you would like to get involved and represent local youth then contact  Burwood Council's Youth Development Officer on youth@burwood.nsw.gov.au  or 9911 9911 for more information.

Also, ‘like’ us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with our activities!

Free and confidential service for young people aged 12 - 25 years.   We offer a range of services and supports for young people who are experiencing a tough time or are worried about their drug and alcohol use, mental and physical wellbeing.  

COVID-19 update:

• Clients are being supported via phone and video calls where possible
• Accepting walk-ins
• Taking new referrals with no wait list at present
• Bulk billing GP clinic being run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Work and Study support, Youth homelessness services and Family Therapy being offered via video and in person at headspace where clinically required
• Some clinical services being provided in person at headspace where clinically required
• All face to face services are subject to COVID-19 Protocols

(02) 9193 8000
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DFS supports young girls who need assistance due to homelessness, domestic violence or unemployment. Our services provide clothing and a range of skills to support a smooth transition to economic independence and security. 

It is a Free service with no eligibility requirements.

Service may provide quality clothing, accessories, bags, shoes, toiletries etc tailored for their size and tastes and at no cost.

Free clothing pack – (Pack and Send)

Bookings for our free workshops

General youth service (programs and recreational facilities) working with ages 12-24yrs. We also provide Casework and Counselling services. 

(02) 9564 3222
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TEAM is a free, online healthy lifestyle program for 13-17yr olds in Sydney. Funded by CESPHN, this 8 week fun and interactive program teaches you practical and interesting ways to improve healthy eating, become more active and develop healthy lifestyle habits. There is a tonne of freebies, including a Garmin Fitness Tracker and a stack of resources to support you along the way. The program is flexible and can be done in the comfort of your home at a time that suits you. Register today!

1300 899 736
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Counselling: Adolescent & Family Counselling and Specialist Sexual Assault Counselling Therapeutic interventions for adolescents aged 12-17 and their family members addressing a range of issues such as Sexual assault/violence, trauma, family violence, mental ill health, family separation, child at risk issues, alcohol and drug use, school and peer/relationship issues.

RISE: Case work and group work programs for children and young people aged 10-15 and their families where there are vulnerabilities impacting on their capacity to remain engaged at school.

SYYP: Supported playgroup and casework for young parents aged up to 24 who are at risk of homelessness delivered in consortia with Launchpad and YWCA

Waranara School- Alternate education for students in years 9-12 who require supported, flexible schooling due to mental health and significant life challenges (e.g. trauma).

ParentWise- Parenting program for parents of adolescents aged 12-17.

02) 8571 7800
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Family Planning NSW provides a non-judgmental, confidential safe space for young people to find all the reproductive and sexual health information and services they need without feeling uncomfortable. Our clinics are youth-friendly and appointments can be made with our doctors or nurses to discuss everything from contraception and pregnancy testing to STIs.

You can find loads of resources about puberty, the body, relationships and sex on our BodyTalk specifically designed for under 25s. Need to talk to someone quickly? Give our Talkline a buzz and talk to a nurse who can help you.

Ashfield clinic: (02) 8752 4300

Talkline: 1300 658 886

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