What we do
The Youth and Family Service is a free service that works with young people and their families, parents and carers to ensure young people are safe and connected, and parents are supported to strengthen family relationships.
Our exceptional service offers a comprehensive range of individual and group support options, including information, advice and referral, family capacity-building activities, education and skills-based programs, advocacy and support, parenting programs (such as Tuning into Teens), and social and community participation activities.
Who it's for
Young people aged from 8 to 24 years of age and their families, parents and carers living in the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca areas. We offer participation in activities, programs or events, and provide a safe place for young people to just ‘hang out’.
How we assist you
We assist you and your family to feel more connected, communicate better, and increase your overall wellbeing.
We know you’re unique and we look to find programs or resources that resonate with you and support your needs.
When we are available
Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm
Friday from 9am to 3pm
How to reach us
You can find us at the Groundworks Youth and Family Hub
Suites 2 & 3, 222 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450
Ph: 02 5632 4020
Email: yfs@bluesky.org.au
You can find the Referral Form here.
Young people and their families are welcome to drop in, connect, participate in activities and programs, or just chill out.
What the team's been working on
In 2022 we assisted 519 young people and families with advocacy and support, and provided 713 young people and families with social connection opportunities.
Stories
One parent who was experiencing many challenges with conflict and communication with her teenage daughter attended the Tuning into Teens program, and reflected that “after attending the program our relationship has improved so much. I’m so grateful to have learnt strategies and emotional coaching; our relationship is now flourishing.