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Youth & Family Services

The Youth and Family Services (YFS) program provides information, referrals and support services for young people aged between 12 and 18 and their family, who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing conflict and disruption within the family.

The service is:

Free
Friendly
Flexible
Confidential
Neutral

And can help with:

Youth social participation activities e.g. school holiday activities
Information, advice and referrals
Advocacy and Support
Case management
Male Youth worker to mentor and be a role model to help young person feel safe, supported and encouraged.
Youth Worker can collaborate with teachers, parents, and other services to help youth reach their potential.
Aiming to help young person build resilience and confidence, instil a sense of belonging, and enhance their positive potential in all aspects of life.

Referrals are accepted by other service providers and/or individuals. Self-referrals are also accepted.

For further information or appointments please contact the centre on 02 6883 2300

Online Referral Form

Organisations or individuals to use this form to refer themselves or another person with consent to the Connecting Community Services program as selected below.

* Mandatory fields

Connecting Community Service’s programs *

Client Details (Person being referred)

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Age (at time of referral)

Gender *

Address

City

State

Postcode

Phone

Email *

Is it safe to contact the client as below? *

(tick box/s for all relevant)

Phone

Allow to leave voice message Allow to send SMS

Email Postal Mail

Do you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander

Country of Birth

Main language spoken at home

Other language

Is an Interpreter required?

Residential Status

Visa Type

Year/Month of Arrival in Australia

Next of Kin

Full Name

Parent/Carer if client is a child.

Relationship

Phone

Details of Other Family Members Requiring Support

1) Full Name

DOB

Gender

2) Full Name

DOB

Gender

3) Full Name

DOB

Gender

4) Full Name

DOB

Gender

5) Full Name

DOB

Gender

Referrer Details (if applicable)

Full Name

Position or Relationship to client

Organisation (if applicable)

Address

Phone

Description of Presenting concerns / What prompted the referral? *

What other services are currently involved?

Fines

Worker to discuss with client Work and Development Order (WDO) (eligibility conditions apply)

(Court fines, Victims Restitution Orders, Penalty/infringement notices / on-the-spot fines)

Additional Information

Consent *

Please tick each box to submit the referral.

Client (including parent/carer if a child) understands and agrees to their information being shared with Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Ltd - Connecting Community Services for the purpose of determining eligibility to the program.

Client (including parent/carer if a child) understands that they will be contacted by the allocated worker to arrange an assessment/intake.

The referrer agrees they has gained the client’s consent for the referral, and that all information submitted in this referral is an accurate reflection of the client’s support needs and client information.

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