streetwork’s Mission

Streetwork believes that VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE should have the same opportunities as their peers - To grow and achieve their dreams and, To develop as a person with high self-esteem

Streetwork provides one-on-one mentoring to at-risk 12-18-year-olds, so that they are supported to break their cycle of destructive influences and behaviours, and turn their lives around.

Our goals-based mentoring program and the support we receive from our dedicated supporters and volunteers are critical to our success.

streetwork’s youth Case Management 

Early intervention and prevention, goal setting and, mentoring are Streetwork’s key focus areas. However, in order for us to successfully address the damaging influences and risk-taking behaviors impacting our young people’s safety, we also work with external, specialist youth services.

These services include psychologists specialising in youth mental health and homeless shelters, purpose-built to provide a safe haven from domestic violence.

Streetwork’s case management approach enables us to build a community of holistic support, to ensure lasting change and, improved life skills.

Streetwork’s skilled Volunteers

Our deep connections into the communities where we work enable us to draw on a large base of skilled volunteers. 

These volunteers staff our 24/7 police advocacy service, our fundraising events and provide valuable back-office support.

As a result, the lion's share of donations to Streetwork are invested in employing our trained youth case workers - our front-line mentors.  

Streetwork’s local community approach

Streetwork operates in suburbs where young people gather to socialise.

Being an active participant in a local community allows us to connect with teens at risk, and our referral sources - the police, youth mental health services, doctors, and teachers.

Because we are deeply connected to local communities, we are able to put young people in touch with the local services that they need to access - psychologists, drug and alcohol counselors, dieticians and, general practitioners.

St4eetwork is funded by local community partners - including businesses, associations, clubs, banks, RSL’s, schools, churches, family foundations, and grants. Our community partners offer Streetwork the valuable funding and the volunteer skills we need to thrive.

Expanding Streetwork’s Reach

Streetwork’s early intervention and prevention program is available to the communities of the North Shore, Lane Cove, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai, the Northern Beaches, and Ryde. 

We have the demand to extend our unique and special model into neighbouring communities - the Hills District and the Central Coast for example.

If you believe you can contribute to bringing Streetwork to your area, please get in touch with our CEO Helen Banu at info@streetwork.org.au or call 02 9419 7559.