Youth support co-ordinator

​The role of the YSC is to

• Provide prevention and early intervention services to support students aged between 12 and 18 years at risk of disengaging from the education system
• Provide individual assistance to students in areas of concern (i.e. family, social, personal) that might impact on their school attendance
• Deliver group and community work that provide links between young people, schools, families, non-government and government services and general community members

Appointments and Referrals

• Students can self refer.
• Most cases are referred by staff members via the Student and Staff Welfare team.
• Parents or carers can also refer.
• Referrals can be made directly to the YSC or by filling in a referral form available from the Student and Staff Welfare team
• Involvement in the program is voluntary.