Connecting Home

What is Connecting Home?

Connecting Home provides support to young people (16–24 years) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Tweed, Byron and Ballina Shires.

Who is it for?

Young people aged 16–24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families in the Tweed, Byron and Ballina Shires. There is no cost for this service.

How do we support young people?

We work with young people, their families and our community partners to address the causes of youth homelessness.
We respond early to young people at risk to prevent homelessness.
We work closely with young people to assist them to identify their needs and achieve their accommodation and personal goals .
Connecting Home explores solutions with young people to:

  • Maintain their current accommodation
  • Access transitional and medium-term accommodation
  • Access and maintain long-term housing in the public and private rental markets.

Where?

Enquiries can be made at any of The Family Centre Offices

TWEED HEADS
Phone: (07) 5589 1800

BALLINA
Phone: (02) 6686 4109

TWEED HEADS SOUTH
Phone: (07) 5524 8711

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Thursday 9am–4.30pm
Friday 9am–4pm

 

For further information contact us on (07) 5524 8711 or if you would like us to contact you please fill in the form

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Bundjalung people who are the traditional custodians of this land. We also acknowledge the unique and  important contribution Aboriginal, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander people make in our community. We work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families in our community.