Reconnect
What is Reconnect?
AFSS Reconnect is a community-based early intervention initiative supporting Aboriginal youth aged 12 to 18 who are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness. The program works closely with young people and their families to rebuild relationships, enhance wellbeing, and strengthen connections to family, culture, and community. By providing culturally safe support, guidance, and practical assistance, Reconnect aims to help young people feel stable, and supported in building strong foundations for their future.
What we do
Reconnect Youth Workers offer tailored, early intervention case management that focuses on:
- Building strong peer, family, and community relationships
- Supporting engagement in school, training, or employment
- Fostering independence, resilience, and self-worth
- Promoting holistic wellbeing and cultural identity
How we work
Our experienced Youth Workers walk alongside young people to co-create personalised case plans with clear, achievable goals that reflect their strengths, needs, and aspirations. Wherever possible and appropriate, families are actively involved in the journey, helping to build stronger relationships and shared understanding. This collaborative approach ensures that support remains culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering, enabling young people and their families to feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward positive, long-term outcomes.
We offer wrap around support that includes
- Personalised case management
- Family reconciliation and mediation
- Support with engagement with school
- Pathways to employment and training
- Access to income support and emergency relief
- Transport assistance
- Opportunities for recreational and cultural connection
- Advocacy and referrals to specialist services
A key focus is empowering young people to make positive life choices while deepening their connection to family, culture, and community.
We now have two new education programs…
Love Bites and Rock and Water are educational programs that support young people to build respect, confidence and healthy relationships.
Love Bites engages youth aged 15–17 through interactive workshops on relationship violence, sex, and respect, encouraging open discussion and creative expression.
Rock and Water combines physical exercises with self-reflection to reduce bullying and depressive feelings while strengthening self-esteem, self-control, and emotional resilience.
Together, these programs empower young people to make positive choices, build self-awareness, and foster respectful, connected relationships.
What our young people say..
Reach out to our team
We’d love to hear from you!
For more information please fill out the form on the right
or contact Cultural Engagement Advisor Isaac Hannam on:
0499 889 723
You can also fill out a Referral form and send back to reconnectreferrals@afss.com.au
