In 2007, Open Family Australia secured funding through the Property Industry Foundation for the refurbishment and fit out for a mobile youth outreach service for Sydney. Recognising that Sydney's CBD is well catered for by other agencies, Open Family Australia decided to launch this service into Sydney's western suburbs, frequenting hot spots in the Warwick Farm, Liverpool and Fairfield regions.
The service emulates Melbourne's existing Chatterbox service, providing high quality services including the provision of material aid, referrals to service providers, counselling, internet and computer facilities and health and welfare information.
Open Family Australia is currently seeking volunteers to staff this service in Sydney. If you are interested in finding out more about this program, please contact Luat Nguyen, Sydney's Operational Manager at lnguyen@openfamily.com.au.
