The Community Ownership Models works on the belief that if a community joins together to address problems within their community, it is a powerful way for the community to recognise underlying issues and identify solutions.
The model includes case management of at-risk and street frequenting young people to provide them with the necessary information, support and referrals, to allow them to make informed decisions, and reconnect them back into the community.
It also addresses issues of public space, and community perceptions of young people's use of this space, and strengthening the community through involving and maintaining local capacity. By being directly on the street, Open Family Australia's street outreach workers are often the first point of contact for many transient and at-risk young people. They engage with these young people, identify the services and support they require and link them into those services during the day.
Further information:
Aims of the Community Ownership Model
