Bassendean Youth Services

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DROP IN - Bassendean Youth Services offers open access Tues -Fri 3pm-6pm. Drop-in sessions offer young people the opportunity to use the centre’s facilities (computers, X Box, video, table tennis, and skate ramps). Youth Workers are onsite at all times and are available to offer assistance, information, support and referrals.

YAC – The Bassendean Youth Advisory Council is represented by young people aged 12 – 25 years who live, work, study or recreate in Bassendean, Ashfield and Eden Hill. YAC members have the opportunity to participate in organising youth events and provide feedback and advocacy to all levels of Government.

JPET - The Bassendean JPET Programme targets young people 16 - 21 years who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or experiencing multiple barriers. The program offers support with accommodation and addresses issues which are impeding their ability to participate in education, employment or training.

RAP - The Resources for Adolescents and Parents Programme offers counselling and advocacy for families and young offenders aged 10 - 18 years or those ‘at risk’ of offending.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS CAMPS – Camps are run on school holidays. They are based on adventure/initiative and positive recreation, and are held at locations including Margaret River, Rottnest, Kalbarri, and the Avon Valley. Camps details are generally available a few weeks prior to the commencement of the school holidays.

YAC EVENTS - The Bassendean Youth Advisory Council assists in the delivery of public events. These events are planned and run by the members of the YAC. Keep an eye out on this space for further information.

KARTING - The programme offers young people the opportunity to participate in outdoor track based karting. Participants cover different aspects of the sport, kart maintenance and track safety.

SHIELD - Secure Housing for Individuals Exploring Lifeskills Development A youth housing project involving the Town of Bassendean, who have provided the land for the project, Foundation Housing contracted to facilitate Property Management, the Department of Housing and Works who have constructed the units, and Bassendean Youth Services which will facilitate placements and support.