Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) is a
non-profit organisation
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
which operates a number of
youth homelessness
Youth homelessness is the problem of homelessness of young people around the globe.
Overview
Youth homelessness is a significant social issue globally, both in developing countries and many developed countries. In developing countries, research ...
programs in regional
New South Wales
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Australia
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. Among the organisation's program is a crisis youth refuge in
Wollongong
Wollongong ( ), colloquially referred to as The Gong, is a city located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. The name is believed to originate from the Dharawal language, meaning either 'five islands/clouds', 'ground near wate ...
, a youth and family centre in
Warilla
Warilla is a seaside suburb of the City of Shellharbour, Australia within the Wollongong urban area. It is one of the more established areas and is between the suburbs of Mount Warrigal in the west, Barrack Heights and Barrack Point in the s ...
, as well as the Resourcing Adolescents to Gain Essentials Scheme (RAGE) in
Nowra
Nowra is a city in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located south-southwest of the state capital of Sydney (about as the crow flies). As of the 2021 census, Nowra has an estimated population of 22,584. Situated in th ...
which provides material/financial support for bond, moving expenses, travel, financial support, detox and rehab.
People
Narelle Clay is the organization's CEO.
Narelle has served as the Chairperson for
Homelessness Australia
Homelessness Australia (HA) is the national peak body organisation for homelessness services and homeless people in Australia. The organisation provides systemic advocacy for the sector and works in collaboration with support services, state and na ...
, a national peak body organisation on homelessness. And currently serves as the Social and Community Services President for the
Australian Services Union
The Australian Services Union (registered as the Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union) is a trade union representing workers in a variety of industries.
The ASU is affiliated with the Australian Council of Trade ...
.
Narelle is a 2005 recipient of the
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Gove ...
award.
"CLAY, Narelle."
''itsanhonour.gov.au''. Accessed 26 May, 2016.
See also
*Homelessness in Australia
Homelessness in Australia is a social issue concerning the number of people in Australia that are considered to be homeless. There are no internationally agreed upon definitions of homelessness, making it difficult to compare levels of homelessnes ...
*Youth Homelessness Matters Day
Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD), according to the National Youth Coalition for Housing the 2018 Youth Homelessness Matters day was held on 18 April 2018. YHMD is an annual day which seeks to highlight the issue of youth homelessness in Austra ...
References
External links
SFYS official website
Homelessness in Australia
Homelessness organizations
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