Positive options for young people and their families

Reconnect is a program designed to help young people and their families to deal with a variety of issues that many young people face.

These can be things like:

• personal problems or worries

• disagreements with family or caregiver

• leaving home or thinking about it

• problems with housing or finance

• trouble at school, TAFE or uni, or not knowing how to access these

• problems finding work or training

What we offer

We can help young people and families to talk through these issues, and to work towards positive outcomes.

We can:

• provide mediation

• offer support and counselling

• assist with accommodation concerns

• make connections with people who can help with education, training and employment

• provide a confidential and free service.

Why we help young people and families

Sometimes, when families find themselves in tough times, it helps if someone can assist them to work out their options and find ways to discuss and negotiate. This can help families to stay together and find an understanding. When families can’t stay together, workers can assist the young person to find a safe and secure place to live, assist them to stay in contact with their family, and also be involved with things like school, training, family and community, even though they are not living at home.

Who we work with

We work with young people aged from 12 to 18 (and their families) from all cultures and backgrounds, who may be at risk of leaving home or who have been out of home less than 12 weeks.

If you are from a non-English speaking background and need an interpreter, we will be happy to arrange one.

Contact us

Woolloongabba Office

Contact: Shenade Sawyer
Tel: (07) 3391 1150
Email: woolloongabba.admin@mfsq.org.au

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