Youth Programs

Giving young people support & opportunities

Youth Programs are a major part of West Coast Youth & Community Supports role within the community, with over 200 young people supported each year.

This support includes; education, social, youth justice, mental health, housing, drug and alcohol, disability and transition support.

All programs offered through Youth programs are based on the principles of genuine Youth Participation where Youth initiate shared decisions with Adults and activities are Youth led in consultation with Adult Youth Workers as equal partners. Youth workers who walk alongside young people to achieve goals identified by the young person. 

Programs run for youth by WCYCS include;

• Department of Human Services funded Youth Support and Development program. This Program supports young people aged 15-18 to develop independent living skills. Focus areas are around connection, feelings, and life skills such as budgeting, cooking, finding a rental and moving to Adelaide. 

• Department of Human Services funded Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY) program. This program provides case management support for ….. Aboriginal Youth. Support can include linking to other support services, education, health and community groups etc. With a strong connection to the Mallee Park Football Club, STAY workers are often seen coaching and supporting the junior teams.

• Youth Volunteering opportunities particularly for events such as the annual skate comp, youth week events and Friday night basketball.

• 4Real Life Skills program.

• Youth Leadership Camps Port Lincoln and to the far West Coast.

• Break Out- Justice Diversion program.

• Youth Opportunities Rock and Water therapy program.

• Journey To respect- young men’s program Healthy relationships for girls.

  Adulting Guide for young adults

  West Coast Youth and Community Support, District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula, City of Port Lincoln and young adults of our communities have created a "How to Nail Adulting' Guide to assist young people transition out of home.

  The Guide provides information about things to consider such as:

  • finding a place to live,

  • choosing a house mate,

  • recipes,

  • tips on managing finances,

  • catching public transport; and

  • much more.

  The guide is available for download, or a hardcopy guide is available at West Coast Youth and Community Support, Port Lincoln Library, the City of Port Lincoln and District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula Council Offices and websites.

  The Guide was made possible by the Department of Human Services' Youth-led COVID-19 Recovery Grants.