Aim and Purpose

“The Youth Support Program’s aim and purpose is to improve the safety, wellbeing, and quality of life of vulnerable young people (12-18 years old) and their families, living in the Gosford area..

Our program empowers young people to take agency of their lives, feel valued, safe, and capable to thrive into adulthood. Working from a trauma informed, person centred and evidence-based approach, VCC is pleased to have supported our young participants to achieve many positive outcomes in their lives,

including: -

• Increased emotional and physical safety
• Improved health, wellbeing, resilience, confidence, and self-belief
• Increased skills to cope with adverse experiences and vulnerabilities
• Increased engagement in education and community
• Healthier relationships with peers, teachers, and family
• Increase in job readiness and employment acquisition
• Reduced risk of future safety and wellbeing issues



Case Management

Weekly or fortnightly sessions

• Intake and assessment
• Information, Advice and Referrals
• Skill development
• Family Capacity Building
• Goal setting and achievement
• Safety Planning
• Potential to engage in Volunteering positions through VCC member organisations
  

We partner and collaborate with a range of local services to ensure young people are holistically supported and continue to receive that support after exiting our program.

If you would like to know more about the Youth Support Program, please reach out to us:

Vanessa Mackay

Youth Support Program Case Worker

0422 953 007

youthcaseworker@volcc.org.au

Emma Ginn

Youth Support Program Coordinator

0466 668 408

support@volcc.org.au