WSLHD Youth Health Annual Report

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Youth Health services are a unit with Priority Populations, Integrated and Community Health. Youth Health services provide a coordinated, holistic and multifaceted approach to young people through early intervention, response and capacity building initiatives across WSLHD.

WSLHD Youth Health Services operate out of High Street Youth Health Service (HYSHS) at Harris Park and Western Area Adolescent Team (WAAT) situated in Mt Druitt. These sites host the following specialised services:

Services are provided to young people aged 12-24 years who are connected to the WSLHD catchment area. The primary target group for service provision is young people who are marginalised, disadvantaged or at risk, with a particular focus on young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Youth Health Services provide information, support, consultation, counselling, healthcare coordination, therapeutic group work, access to dental assessment, basic needs services, medical and health promotion activities to young people in WSLHD who meet the criteria. To best meet the needs of young people these services are offered both on site and via outreach as appropriate.

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The Middle Years Project

Thriving Families NSW

Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurses