Say hi to our Reconnect team at YouthFest '22 - 11 September
22 August 2022
YouthFest ’22 is back! Join our Reconnect team on Sunday 11th September for an incredible day celebrating local young people. There will be music, food, giveaways and our Reconnect team will be running activities to increase awareness of youth homelessness and couch surfing. Come and say hi!
Whether you’re a young person interested in wellbeing, advocacy, arts, sports or just having fun – Banyule Youth Services YouthFest is bound to have something for you and your friends.
When: Sunday 11 September, 12pm – 5pm
Where: Macleod Park (Birdwood Ave)
Who: Young people aged 12-25
Cost: Free
Find out more about how you can get involved on the YouthFest website.
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What is the Reconnect Program?
Reconnect is an early intervention service that aims to prevent young people, aged 12 to 18 years, from becoming homeless across the City of Banyule and Shire of Nillumbik.
The central focus of Reconnect is to assist young people and families to remain connected to each other and to the community. Reconnect recognises that individual young people and families may have impacting multiple needs requiring early intervention strategies.
The program works collaboratively with local services and people to develop strategies regarding issues surrounding youth homelessness. We work in a counsellor or case manager style, either on site or in the community.
Services for young people and their family:
Personal support - someone to talk to
Pathways to resolving conflict with family, friends, or school and help to access family mediation if desired
Advocacy with other youth services
Information about options or issues of concern
Practical help e.g. filling in forms, enrolling in study, or getting to appointments
