Mission Australia
Youth Beat
Youth Beat connects with vulnerable young people in “their territory” across Southern Tasmania. We offer a wide range of services/support to young people, identifying/addressing anti-social behaviour, drug/alcohol misuse/abuse, referral and intervention for young people in crisis and assistance with accessing additional services and social support networks. We foster strong relationships with police, community groups and local support services. Youth Beat offers interactive activities based on our clients' needs and interests.
What the service can help with
Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
Education, including provision of education and programs addressing exclusion
Employment, transition, mentoring, training
Familial exclusion
Family supports
Family violence
Housing and homelessness
Identity and gender related issues
Legal information and/or support
Mental health
Personal safety against all forms of abuse, neglect or exploitation
Problematic sexualised behaviours
Physical health
Reducing offending behaviours
Sexual and reproductive health
Social exclusion
Suicide or self-harming behaviour
Trauma
Violent behaviour
How the service is delivered
Advocacy
Coordination of Services
Cultural and/or Recreational Activities
Services are available for
Unaccompanied Children
Parents and Carers
Age eligibility for children
8 - 17
Cost of service
Free
Is a referral required?
No referral required
How do clients access the service?
Client responsible for transportation to service
Regions covered
South
Focus Domains
Being loved and safe
Having material basics
Being healthy
Learning
Participating
Having a positive sense of culture and identity