BABI Youth and Family Service has a strong background and long-term history in providing support , counselling and community services to a diverse range of people, throughout Wynnum/Manly and the Redlands (Bayside). We specialize in working with marginalized and disadvantaged youth and their families in the local community. Services range from Individual and Family counselling, mediation, parenting groups, youth accommodation, support for students in schools, youth drop-in centre and delivering sport and recreational activities during school holidays. These services focus on youth participation and engagement, support and community development that promote the safety, growth and wellbeing of local young people and their families.

BABI responds to a large range of issues presented by disadvantaged and vulnerable young people (12-25) and families with whom we work, including domestic violence, child protection, family breakdown, trauma, homelessness, parenting challenges, social isolation/exclusion and marginalization. BABI provides young people and their families with support that encourages them to develop their strengths and their capacity to make positive life choices.

Our Services

BABI Youth and Family Service has four key program areas including:

Youth (Supported) Housing

Same House Different Landlord (SHDL) for parents under 25 years and their children

CAP Family properties for parents under 25 years and their children

Semi-independent share houses for young people 16 to 21 years

8 independent units for young people 17 to 21 years

All young people in supported accommodation have their own case manager and receive tailored support services to assist them in their personal growth, living skills and transition to independence

Youth Support

Youth support services focus on four key results, which are to help young people connect to positive family support, get a job or engage in training or education, lead a healthy and violence-free life and have a safe, stable place to live.

Case Management and support

For young people aged 12 to 18 years of age who are at risk of: disconnection from their family/community/support networks; disengagement from school, training and/or employment; harm, including self-harm; and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Get Set For Work Program

Provides young people aged 15-19 years with nationally recognised training, combined with integrated learning support measures and foundation skills, that will enable them to successfully transition to participate productively in employment and/or further education and training

Family Support

Provides services to family members, those who are parenting, whole families and community groups in relation to families with children and young people (unborn to 18 years) who find themselves in vulnerable situations but are not currently subject to statutory child protection intervention. Provides:

Counselling

Parenting & Enjoying Teenagers group for the parents of adolescents

Other programs (based on needs) that focus on building strong families

Youth Engagement

In line with Brisbane City Councils Youth Strategy provides young people 12-25 a range of positive activities and projects throughout the year. Services focuses on youth development and engagement strategies to improve young people’s well-being by enhancing opportunities for their participation in the social, cultural and economic life of the community. Delivers:

Linx Youth Space

Personal and Social Development Programs (ie life skills, physical/mental wellbeing)

School Holiday Programs & Activities

Youth & Community Projects and Events

BABI Youth & Family Service delivers professional high quality support services which are accessible to all people, with a particular focus on assisting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Services are delivered within a framework of strengths, respect and collaboration.

Other Services include:

Information and Referral

Advocacy

Community Education

Community Development

Early Intervention and Prevention Programs

For more information visit our website www.babi.org.au