About WAYS

WAYS Youth & Family is a dynamic and innovative organization who are deeply passionate about providing quality, holistic and professional services and a safe, vibrant and innovative space for young people and their families.

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Dynamic and Innovative Organization

WAYS Youth & Family is a dynamic and innovative organization who are deeply passionate about providing quality, holistic and professional services and a safe, vibrant and innovative space for young people and their families. WAYS excels in meaningfully engaging and meeting the needs of young people and their families.

To ensure we are able to help all members of our community, we offer the following comprehensive range of services, most of which are free:

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Adolescent and family Counselling
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Case Management
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Youth friendly G.P
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Dentist and acupuncturist
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Specialist education workshops in schools
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Recreational and holiday programs
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Alternative education High School: WAYS Secondary
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Youth training- vocational courses
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Information and referral
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Peer education programs
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After school care

A MESSAGE FROM OUR FORMER PM
REGARDING WAYS:

“ WAYS Youth Services is an impressive community organisation that has been providing educational and support services to young people and their families for more than 40 years. I have enjoyed working with WAYS over the years on a range of initiatives including health promotion, recreational activities and education and training.

The support and activities they provide in a youth-friendly environment is delivered by a team of wonderful, committed professionals and I thank them for their tireless efforts” .

WAYS PM

WAYS MISSION

WAYS Youth & Family is a community based non-government organisation whose mission is to work with young people aged 9-24 years and their families to create successful and meaningful pathways to the future.

This is achieved through a “one-stop shop” integrated model of service delivery providing innovative and comprehensive services, specialist staff, programs specifically designed to meaningfully assist young people and their families achieve a range of positive outcomes, fun and varied activities and practical assistance.

WAYS VISION

WAYS Youth & Family are passionate about creating a community of young people, who are aware, informed, able to make healthy lifestyle choices about their education and vocational options, recreational activities and health and well-being thus enabling

their full participation and success in society. Central to our vision is to empower families to create harmony, connectedness and understanding in the home, as well to equip parents with the skills and knowledge to navigate the adolescent years.

WAYS VALUES

All employees, volunteers and management committee members are asked to uphold the following values in the delivery of programs, services and activities:

Treat all clients/ students with respect, dignity, empathy, care and warmth and to offer professional and innovative services to assist them to have their needs met
Be passionate, responsive and professional in all areas of one’s work and service delivery
Treat all staff, management committee members, volunteers, students, visitors and others with respect
To work as team, all of whom are united in the aim of creating a safe, innovative, professional and responsive space that is trusted and well regarded by our community of young people
and their families
Work cooperatively within the organisation and within the smaller team environments through accepting responsibility and accountability for actions at work
Use transparent and honest communication
Utilize all paid and voluntary working hours in effective, professional, efficient and conscientious ways
Contribute professional knowledge, skills and abilities to benefit our client group
Employees to remain innovative by continually keeping abreast of all of the latest developments, research and best practice across all professional domains and services in relation to young people and their families
Acknowledge and praise the effort of others
Continually to strive to improve the quality, professionalism and service orientation of all our activities.

WAYS GOALS

Goal 1: Service Delivery

To provide a comprehensive, innovative, integrated and responsive model of service delivery to meet the needs of young people and their families across Eastern Sydney.

Goal 2: Participation and partnership

The organisation will partner with organisations, parents and young people to develop and coordinate a comprehensive support network for young people and their families.

Goal 3: Financial Sustainability

To generate sufficient funding to support the organisational goals, its operations and anticipated growth.

Goal 4: Advocacy

Promote awareness and contribute to policy developments that are in line with WAYS’ Mission statement.

Goal 5: Workforce Development

To support, assist and invest in the development of the staff in order to promote their ability to meet the organisation’s vision,
values and mission.

Goal 6 Profile and Publicity

To raise the profile of the organisation as a major provider of assistance to young people and their families across Eastern Sydney.

What's On at WAYS

WAYS Secondary is at Bondi Beach from 9:30am - 3:15pm during school terms.

WAYS Youth Training provides vocational training (Certificate II, III, IV & Diplomas) every day from 09:00am - 3:30pm at Bondi Junction.

WAYS OOSH (After school care) is open every day from 3:00pm - 6:30pm during school terms.

WAYS OOSH (vacation care) is open every day from 08:00am - 6:00pm during school holidays. 

Monday

WAYS OOSH Bondi Beach 3pm - 6:30pm

WAYS Secondary Bondi Beach 9.45am - 3.15pm

 

Tuesday

WAYS OOSH Bondi Beach 3pm-6:30pm

WAYS Secondary  Bondi Beach 9.4am - 3.15pm 

 

Wednesday

Free Counselling and Case Management FOR MORE INFO

WAYS Secondary Bondi Beach 9.45am - 3.15pm

WAYS  OOSH Bondi Beach 3pm - 6:30pm

Thursday

Free Counselling and Case Management FOR MORE INFO

WAYS Secondary Bondi Beach 9.45am - 3.15pm

WAYS OOSH Bondi Beach 3pm - 6:30pm

 

 

Friday

WAYS Secondary Bondi Beach 9.45am - 3.15 pm

WAYS OOSH 3pm - 6:30pm

 

Saturday

Youth Space Drop In recommencing Summer 2022/2023

Venue Hire Avaliable Saturday & Sunday