About
Reconnect is funded by the Dept. of Social Services (DSS). The community-based program supports young people between 12 - 18 who at risk of becoming homeless, homeless, or experiencing family conflict, living in the Mandurah Peel. Reconnect aims to prevent homelessness through the provision of accommodation, counselling, mediation and support, with a strong emphasis on family reconciliation and community engagement. The program is voluntary (self-referrals) or referrals can come from anyone that has a link with the young person including family members, friends, schools, housing, police, other community stakeholders, Juvenile Justice, accommodation services, Centrelink, or child protection services.
Who we assist
We assist young people who are aged 12 - 18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their families.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for Reconnect, you must be aged between 12 and 18 years, at risk of homelessness and voluntary engage with the program.
Referral process
We receive self-referrals or referrals by other community or government agencies or via schools by phoning service or completing a referral form and faxing or emailing to service.