Youth at risk
Youth at risk quicklinks…
What We Do
We focus on young, vulnerable Australians who have had a life of disadvantage, neglect and a lack of emotional connection.
Anchor’s Approach
Our approach to supporting young people is based on an Advantaged Thinking model. We focus on identifying, developing and investing in young people’s talents and aspirations, enabling them to thrive and build sustainable lives. Anchor’s Youth Development service integrates housing, education, employment and counselling to support young people.
The programs we offer include:
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The Anchor MyLife Project – providing opportunity, empowerment and autonomy to young people experiencing disadvantage
- 2The Anchor Youth Foyer program to support young people in education and employment while providing short term stable housing
- 3Private Rental Program that supports young people to find and maintain sustainable housing
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Family Reconciliation services to support young people who are experiencing challenging relationships.
Family Reconciliation
Our Family Reconciliation Program provides family inclusive counselling for young people between the ages of 15-25 years, to work through resolving present and past conflict. Our Family Therapist works alongside young people and their families to rebuild relationships through regular therapy sessions. Our family therapist also provides single session therapy and secondary consolations.
Private Rental Brokerage
The Creating Connections Private Rental Brokerage (PRB) Program aims to support young people who are ready to live independently in in a share-house or private tenancy. The Private Rental Brokerage Program is managed by Family Access Network (FAN) in the inner east and Anchor Inc in the outer east.
The program can provide:
- 1Information and support to look for and apply for private rental tenancies (including subletting share-house options)
- 2Funding for rent, Rent in Advance, whitegoods, or essential household goods to establish a tenancy
- 3Information regarding tenancy rights and responsibilities.
To be eligible for the PRB program you must meet the following criteria:
- 1Young person aged 16 to 25 years of age in the outer Eastern Metropolitan region (Maroondah, Yarra Ranges or Knox)
- 2Linked in with a key support worker with proven engagement and meeting case plan goals
- 3Are at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness.
If you wish to apply for Private Rental Brokerage download the application form below. If you wish to make a referral on behalf of a young person complete the online referral form below.
For further enquiries please call 0439 837 500 or email ydsreferrals@anchor.org.au
Lilydale Youth Foyer
The Lilydale Youth Foyer provides accommodation and holistic support for young people who are motivated to take control of their own lives.
Accommodation and
support for young people
The Lilydale Youth Foyer provides accommodation and support for young people who are motivated to engage in education but don’t have stable housing.
Anchor provides:
- 1A safe, secure and affordable place to live and study
- 2Skills, knowledge and resources to achieve personal goals
- 3Activities designed to build confidence, a sense of community and living skills
- 4Access to relevant service providers, local community groups, education and employment opportunities
- 5Information and resources to help young people find accommodation after they leave Foyer
Eligibility
The eligibility requirements are applicable from intake and continue throughout each student’s stay at Foyer. To be eligible for the Foyer, young people must be:
- 1Aged 16 to 21 and with no stable housing to support their education
- 2Linked to Lilydale or surrounding areas
- 3Receiving a stable income
- 4Willing to stay engaged in education, employment, and training
- 5Motivated to get involved in community, volunteering and employment
- 6Able to manage mental health or AOD challenges
Motivated to participate in the Foyer Life and Living Skills program and its community
More Information
If you are an organisation referring a young person on their behalf, please complete the Lilydale youth foyer referral form. If you are young person who would like to apply directly, please download, print off and complete the Initial Readiness Form.
More information can be found in our Youth Foyer Brochure, by calling 9738-7003 or emailing ydsreferrals@anchor.org.au
CASE STUDY
AJs Story
When ‘JP’ was 17 he left his home and went into refuge due to a relationship breakdown with his family. He moved into a Foyer property and started the program with the other students, attending workshops, program activities and developing the life skills he needed to live independently.
During his stay JP finished year 11 and started an apprenticeship. He was supported to get his learners permit and was referred to the L2P program, he accessed counselling and competed his Certificate I in Developing Independence. When his time in the program ended he worked with the Private Rental Program worker who supported him to find share housing and provided him with financial assistance to establish the tenancy.
