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Aboriginal Family Support Services Youth Accommodation Support Services Program Aboriginal Family Support Services Youth Accommodation Support Services Program
Aboriginal Family
Support Services
Youth AccommodationSupport Services
Program
Aboriginal Family
Support Services
Youth AccommodationSupport Services
Program
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Aboriginal Family Support ServicesAboriginal Family Support Services
Metropolitan134 Waymouth StreetAdelaide SA 5000
Northern Country
Port AugustaCoober PedyWhyalla
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Agency OverviewAgency Overview
Established in 1978 as Aboriginal Child Care AgencyInvolved in matters relating to Aboriginal Child welfareName Change in 1998 toAboriginal Family Support ServicesAFSS is a community based and controlled organisation
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Youth Accommodation Support Services
Session Topic
Youth Accommodation Support Services
Session Topic
Providing a service that is non-discriminatory and in a manner which is empowering and developmental, enabling Aboriginal youth to be involved in decisions affecting their lives.
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Youth Accommodation Support Services(YASS)
Youth Accommodation Support Services(YASS)
YASS receives funding through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) -Commonwealth & State/Territory Government funding
Currently operates two supported accommodation Units in metropolitan Adelaide
The only SAAP Aboriginal specific youth accommodation program in South Australia
Licensed for 8 beds each house (total 16) across the state
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Youth Accommodation Support ServicesIntake Criteria
Youth Accommodation Support ServicesIntake Criteria
Narungga HouseOpened 1985Located at Somerton ParkFemales 18 – 24 no dependentsMales 15 – 24 no dependents
Olga Fudge LodgeOpened in 1992Located at Westbourne ParkFemales 15 – 18 no dependentsFemales 15 – 24 with dependents
Narungga HouseOpened 1985Located at Somerton ParkFemales 18 – 24 no dependentsMales 15 – 24 no dependents
Olga Fudge LodgeOpened in 1992Located at Westbourne ParkFemales 15 – 18 no dependentsFemales 15 – 24 with dependents
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YASS - Referral ProcessYASS - Referral Process
Trace-A-PlaceCrisis CareMoving On ProgramOn Call 24//7
YASS is a 24 hour 7 days per week YASS is a 24 hour 7 days per week serviceservice
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YASS PROGRAM OVERVIEWYASS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The aim of the program is to assist and support Aboriginal Youth who are homelessness or ‘at risk ‘ by providing safe and secure accommodation, developing individual case plans which promoting positive outcomes for young people.
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YASS StaffingYASS Staffing
ManagerCoordinator6 x Level 3 Youth Support Workers4 x Night Shift WorkersPool of Casual Relief Workers
All shifts are single staffing and we are not specifically funded to provide an Out Reach service
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YASS ObjectivesYASS Objectives
YASS primary objectives are to support Aboriginal Youth achieve:
Independent or transitional accommodationRemain connected to family/reunification
Address debts and legal mattersEngage in education/training/employmentParenting SkillsCentrelink PaymentsHealth issuesCultural identity/connectednessRespite
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Client ParticipationClient Participation
Clients take ownership of the program by:
Conducting weekly House MeetingsDiscuss relevant issues to the UnitPlan Weekly MenusDraw up Chore RostersParticipate in weekly shoppingParticipate in Case ManagementIdentify community activities Peer mentoring
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YASS Case ManagementYASS Case Management
SAAP Eight Elements to Case Management
Entry screening Assessment Planning Direct service CoordinationMonitoring ReviewExit planning, Case closure, Follow upEvaluation
Must be inclusive of Client, Key Worker and YASS Coordinator –(Other Agencies if appropriate)
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YASS – Staff Skills/KnowledgeYASS – Staff Skills/KnowledgeAboriginal Family/Youth IssuesAdolescent DevelopmentAdvocating/LiaisingCase PlanningBehavioural ManagementDomestic ViolenceFinancial Planning/BudgetingSuicide Awareness and PreventionHealth InformationLegal informationCommunity information and knowledgeNetworkingConflict Resolution
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What Makes YASS Unique?What Makes YASS Unique?
ClientsCultural diversityFamily Groups – larger numbers of accompanying childrenSiblingsHistorical issues
ServiceAboriginal and/or mainstream network choicesSAAP Aboriginal Case Management PrinciplesPromote Aboriginal Child Placement Principle
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OUR LEADERSHIP ROLEIN SOCIAL WELFARE OUR LEADERSHIP ROLEIN SOCIAL WELFARE
In 2008 we will be celebrating 30 Years of supporting Aboriginal Families and Communities
AFSS provides culturally strong programs to enhance the wellbeing of Families and Communities
A demonstrated strong cultural connectedness to the community through consultation and the development of positive partnerships
We ensure community protocols are followed and upheld when engaging with Aboriginal communities
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Questions and CommentsQuestions and Comments
