Locations
Youth on Track is a location specific-program and is currently only available in certain areas. Find location and contact information for sites where Youth on Track is offered, and contact details for services in locations where the program is unavailable.
Where is Youth on Track offered?
Youth on Track is offered across multiple locations in NSW. The program is run by Youth on Track service providers who are non-government organisations (NGOs) that work with the Youth on Track Unit.
To meet the criteria for Youth on Track, a young person must reside or go to school in one of the program locations (listed below), and/or have areas of concern/risk of contact with the Justice system.
| Youth on Track site | Main towns covered | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktown |
| Just Reinvest | 1300 179 765 |
| Central West – Dubbo |
| REDI.E | 1800 035 721 |
| Central West – Orange |
| Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council & Orange Aboriginal Medical Service | (02) 6361 4742 |
| Coffs |
| AbCare | (02) 5615 8300 |
| Hunter |
| Wandiyali | 02 4957 5900 |
| Mid North Coast – Port Macquarie Kempsey |
| Mission Australia | (02) 6589 5000 |
| Mid North Coast - Taree |
| Biripi ACMC | (02) 6591 2400 |
| New England |
| Centacare NENW | Armidale and Inverell and Tamworth and Gunnedah: |
| Riverina |
| Mission Australia | (02) 6932 7500 |
Services available to young people in non-Youth on Track areas
There is support available for young people who don’t meet the criteria for Youth on Track. These support services are offered by NGOs.
| Organisation | Service type | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) | The ALS provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with legal advice and representation, as well as assistance and referrals in courts and prisons. There are ALS offices throughout NSW. | 1800 765 767 |
| Beyond Blue | Beyond Blue is a free service working with the community to improve mental health and prevent suicide. People can talk to a mental health professional by phone, email, or through their online chat. | 1300 22 4636 |
| Centacare | Centacare provides support services and programs for people with disability, parents and families, people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence survivors and young people. | South West NSW New England |
| Headspace | Headspace is a free service helping young people between 12 to 25 years. They provide early mental health interventions through online and phone counselling. | Online and phone counselling details |
| Kids Helpline | Kids Helpline is a free and confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people between 5 to 25 years. Qualified counsellors are available via WebChat, phone or email. | 1800 55 1800 |
| Legal Aid NSW and Law Access NSW | Legal Aid NSW and Law Access NSW provide legal services to disadvantaged people across NSW. They can provide legal assistance in most areas of criminal, family and civil law. | Youth Hotline Law Access NSW Hotline |
| Link2Home | Link2Home is a telephone service providing information, assessment and referral to homelessness services, temporary accommodation and other services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. | 1800 152 152 |
| Mission Australia | Mission Australia provides a range of services including homelessness crisis and prevention services, social and affordable housing, supporting families and young people, addressing mental health issues and supporting people with disability. | 1800 951 123 |
| NSW Mental Health Line | The NSW Mental Health Line is a free State Government service where people can get advice and support from mental health professionals. They can assess if a person needs ongoing mental health care and how urgently they need it. | 1800 595 212 |
| PCYC NSW | PCYC NSW works with young people to provide support through crime prevention, vocational education, youth capacity building and social responsibility programs. | (02) 9625 9111 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm |
| Social Futures | Social Futures provides inclusive communities and bridges the gap of social isolation. They can help with housing, mental health services and disability support. | 1800 719 625 |