Urgent help for youth and young people
Youth and young people can call the Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 for counselling services.
Youth and young people in NSW can access services and programs that support education, employment, wellbeing and community connections. These services help young people build skills, access support and navigate life in Australia with confidence.
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Youth allowance for job seekers
Watch a video about Youth Allowance for job seekers, including who is eligible, how to claim, and how to track your claim online.
Youth support services
Find services, programs and mental health support to help young people adjust to life, school and community in NSW.
Young people
Read information about support services for all stages of a young person's life in NSW.
Headspace
Read information about Headspace, which provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.
Youth Transition Support (YTS) services
Read information about Youth Transition Support (YTS) services, which help young humanitarian entrants and eligible migrants aged 15 to 25 to take part in work and education, strengthen vocational skills and build social connections and confidence through sporting programs.
Youth Collective (SSI)
Read information about the Youth Collective program, which supports young people from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds with employment, education and other areas.
Youth services (CORE Community Services)
Read information about services and support for young people aged 10-25 including mentoring programs, community events and workshops.
Youth transition support (Lebanese Muslim Association)
Read information about youth support programs available at the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) to empower migrants aged 15 to 25 to thrive in their new community.
Summit Youth
Read information about programs and activities to support young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds settling in Australia.
Project Youth
Read information about employment, education, housing and other support available for young people.
Youth leadership and community participation
Explore programs and organisations that support leadership, advocacy, social connections and participation for youth and young people from diverse backgrounds.
Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW (MYAN NSW)
Read information about Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW (MYAN NSW), a state-wide multicultural youth specialist service dedicated to supporting young people from multicultural communities in NSW.
Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN)
Read information about the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network, which empowers the voices of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia.
Youth Action
Read information about youth services in NSW.
Creating Chances
Read information about youth empowerment programs available in schools across Australia.
NSW Office for Youth
Read information about the NSW Office for Youth, which works to ensure young people in NSW have a voice and are heard on the issues that impact them.
UN Youth Australia
Read information about UN Youth Australia, which is a youth-led organisation that brings young people, community and global leaders together to support young leaders with the skills and inspiration to create meaningful change.
Legal rights and support for a child or young person
Read information for children and young people about dealing with problems at home, mental health, homelessness, legal help, leaving home, alcohol and drugs.