The Community Ownership Model aims to:

Establish a rapport with at-risk young people aged 12-25 years, who frequent targeted areas in the region, particularly after hours
Provide information, ongoing case management support, crisis intervention and targeted referrals to appropriate local community support agencies for the young people
Reconnect young people with the general community and positive community support systems
Network with key services in the local community to engage them around the project’s aims and provide support through developing referral protocols and targeted resources
Form coalitions between youth service and community providers, the Council, local businesses and young people to address the needs of all parties across the City
Maintain regular communication with all stakeholders, including establishing a Consultative Committee with key stakeholders to guide the ongoing development and evaluation of the project
Consult with young people about their public space, and recreational/entertainment needs and ensure that they are incorporated into the management and development of public spaces and recreational activities for the region

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Our mission

Our mission is to change the lives of homeless and at-risk young people by working with them individually, offering long term and focused intensive support.

Our vision is to provide them with the life skills and support they need to break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness and build a better future.

At Open Family Australia we believe in a young person’s need to belong. We can change the lives of vulnerable young people.

“When Henry Davis York initially expressed an interest to support Open Family Australia we received a quick and positive response. Open Family Australia met with us to explain more about their operations and vision. They really made an effort to understand our firm and to offer funding opportunities to suit our focus while at the same time fulfilling their own mission and focus on community needs. The staff of Open Family Australia have always been approachable and committed to making our partnership a success. With such clear communication, we feel confident that our contribution is making a difference. We are proud to support the work of Open Family Australia and to witness the difference they are making to kids who have nowhere else to turn. ”

Kelvin O’Connor, Chief Operating Officer, Henry Davis York.