Exciting news has emerged for young people and their families on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, as Northern Beaches Council has endorsed a significant development for Avalon Youth Hub!
The former Avalon Customer Contact Centre will now be offered to Avalon Youth Hub, enabling the expansion of its services and providing additional support to tackle the challenges faced by young people. This announcement couldn’t come at a better time with the increasing concern of mental health and wellbeing of young people.
The Avalon Youth Hub is a successful collaboration of support services, with Burdekin as the lead agency. The service providers work together to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of young people, providing free one-on-one counselling, case management and mentoring, advice, referrals and general support to young people.
“Last year, The Avalon Youth Hub provided 285 sessions of free counselling through KYDS, Mission Australia, headspace Brookvale, Sydney Drug and Education Counselling Centre (SDECC) and Burdekin. And, 350 students across the Pittwater region were informed about support services available to them. Now, we can increase the number of services to affected young people. It will undoubtedly have a positive transformational impact on young people in our communities.”
Justene Gordon, CEO of Burdekin, Lead Agency of the Avalon Youth Hub
A Hub for Support
With the acquisition of this new space, the Hub will be able to extend its reach and offer additional workshops and information sessions. This expansion is a testament to the commitment of the Avalon Youth Hub to address the diverse needs of young individuals and the broader community.
Expanding Horizons
The decision to allocate the former Avalon Customer Contact Centre to the Avalon Youth Hub follows a thorough viability review. Through an Expressions of Interest process, Northern Beaches Council carefully evaluated several proposals and ultimately endorsed a community license agreement with Burdekin acting as the lead agency of the Avalon Youth Hub.
Community Impact
The decision to endorse the expansion of the Hub is a testament to Northern Beaches Council’s commitment to the wellbeing of young people on the Northern Beaches. By investing in initiatives that address mental health and support systems, it has taken a proactive approach to tackle a pressing issue faced by the community. The availability of free counselling, case management, mentoring, advice, referrals, and general support services will serve as a safety net for young individuals who may be struggling with their mental health or experiencing difficulties in their lives.
To find out more about the Avalon Youth Hub, please visit their web site. Drop-in visitors are welcome Mondays 10am–5pm and Wednesdays 2-5pm. 59 Old Barrenjoey Road, Pittwater. You can also reach them on 0487 936 875.
