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SLH Youth Services is dedicated to teaching the essential life skills necessary for a better, ongoing quality of life to disadvantaged, at-risk youth.

Who we are

SLH Youth Services has provided accommodation, support and care to homeless young people for the past 40 years, since we were established in 1978.

Our programs are run in accordance with the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Program, regulated by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

Over the years, we have evolved from existing as a drop-in centre/crisis refuge to a long-term residential service, staffed 24 hours a day, a second semi-supported unit, and an outreach program to assist young people in maintaining their tenancies.

At SLH Youth Services, we are experts in working with young people who have experienced trauma, grief and loss. We teach our children to be independent and self-sufficient so they can open the door to productive lives, free of welfare assistance.

Our core values

Integrity

We work with honesty and transparency

Inclusiveness

We embrace the many differences our clients and staff bringinto our work

Dignity

We acknowledge the worth of every person

Child Safe Environment

We will at all times uphold the National Child Safe Principals to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Respect

We work in a manner that encompasses empathy, consideration, communication and tolerance for each other

Equity & Access

We treat our clients fairly and as equals, ensuring that they have access to services that they need in order to flourish

Empowerment

We work towards providing clients with the tools to transform their lives

Safety

We work in a manner that will cause no harm, and safety is at the core of all practice

Trust

We provide an environment of trust where human relationships are valued and respected and those we care for feel safe and valued

Client Centred

We place our clients at the centre of the service we provide and ensure that they receive service that is specifically designed for them and has focus on their goals and aspirations. We encourage and support clients to be a part of their own decision making.

Child Safe Framework

SLH Youth Services is a child safe organisation that is committed to building and maintaining a child safe environment which are inclusive, transparent and promote the participation of children and young people.

Our programs support active participation of young people and the broader community providing opportunity for participants to provide feedback and/or raise concerns.
Our recruitment process is rigorous and includes multiple levels of screening to ensure that our staff are of the highest standard and understand the importance of child safety and child protection. All staff have current and verified Working with Children Checks and Police Checks.
Our suite of operating policies include all legislative and regulatory aspects of child protection and safeguarding of children.
Our staff receive ongoing training in child safety practices and policies, regular supervision and clinical supervision to ensure consistency in child safe service delivery.