Youth Wellbeing

Helping 12 - 18 year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth who are involved or at risk of involvement with the Justice System

This service is available in:

Youth Wellbeing (YWB)

The Ngudyu Yadaba (Youth) Service supports young people to face life’s challenges and build strong, positive futures. We work with young people who may be at risk of offending or disengaging from their community, helping them address the underlying issues that contribute to anti-social behaviour.

Cultural connection is at the heart of our approach. We provide cultural immersion and therapies to help young people reconnect with their identity and community, especially those involved in child safety or youth justice. Through group activities and mentoring, we support them to stay safe, build resilience, and shape stronger future for themselves and their families.

Who is this service for?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who:

Are aged 8 – 17
At risk of or currently involved in the Youth Justice System
Are a sibling (as young as 8) of a young person involved in the Youth Justice System

Consent from a parent or guardian is required for CQID to work with the young person

Referrals

Referrals can be made by any organisation including Youth Services, Youth Justice, Police, Schools, other Community Services.

You can also self-refer or refer someone via the forms below or call 1800 000 307

Self referral

Refer someone

How CQID can help you?

We’ll advocate for you when you need support navigating services or systems
Together with your family, we’ll create a support plan that suits your goals and needs
We’ll help you connect with services and support available in your community
You’ll have access to one-on-one therapies and support to work through tough emotions and behaviours
We’ll offer cultural therapies to help you build a strong sense of identity and belonging

Meet our Youth Wellbeing team