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Youth Beat (SA, TAS and WA)

Details: Created on Friday, 09 September 2011 11:44

youth-beat-car-and-worker Youth Beat is a Mission Australia safety and early intervention program supporting young people on the streets of Adelaide’s CBD and Hobart’s northern suburbs.

The brightly coloured vans are manned by professional youth workers who provide relief for alcohol and drug-fuelled disorderly behaviour and support young people experiencing homelessness.

These services aim to improve young people’s safety by diverting them from risky behaviour and crime, providing information and guidance, and connecting them with local community services.

A key feature of the model is follow-up support with young people and their families. Youth Beat helps young people to successfully become strong, healthy adults who play active roles in the social, cultural and economic life of their communities.

Our Youth Beat workers support young people to:

Stay safe in public places.
Overcome drug and alcohol stress
Receive accommodation support
Connect with their community
Plan for the future

Youth Beat, SA

Launched in 2011, this program works in partnership with SA Police, Street Outreach Services, Adelaide City Council and other key stakeholders. It links closely with Mission Australia’s youth-specific sobering-up service based at the Hindmarsh Centre. It works with young people aged from 12 to 24 at risk of or engaging in unsafe activities.

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 1am

P: 1800 669 867

Youth Beat Hobart, TAS

This service is based at Mission Australia Centre - Chigwell House, in the northern suburbs of Hobart, which is one of the state’s most disadvantaged areas. Youth Beat provides support, information and referrals to services such as Youth Connections, Derwent Valley Flex and Targeted Youth Support Services.

Hours of operation:

Friday from 3pm to 10pm
Saturday from 3pm to 10pm

P: (03) 6275 7000

Youth Beat Perth, WA

This comprehensive program provides assertive mobile outreach to young people in the Northbridge and inner city, as well as case management and referrals. Youth Beat also runs a recreation program for young people on Thursday and Friday nights.

Funded by the Department of Health and Ageing, Department for Child Protection and Perth City Council, Youth Beat works in partnership with the Nyoongar Patrol, City of Perth and the WA Police Department to ensure young people receive the support they need.

Hours of operation: