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SYC

Phone: +61 8 8405 8500

Address: 39-41 Dequetteville Terrace 5067

Website: http://www.syc.net.au

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23.01.2022 A new homeless service that simplifies access to crisis and prevention services is now up and running, offering a single contact point for any South Australia...n who needs assistance. Homeless Connect SA is available at 1800 003 308 for anyone needing homelessness support, including youth services - replacing the Homelessness Gateway. The new service is a joint alliance between two community organisations with proud histories of helping those who need our support most - Uniting Communities and SYC. Homeless Connect SA runs 24/7, every day of the year - call 1800 003 308.

22.01.2022 As COVID-19 continues to impact people’s lives, it can especially affect people with disability, families and carers. If you’re struggling, support is available you are not alone. Call the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787. You will speak to someone who understands your needs, who will listen, and who can transfer you to services that can help.

19.01.2022 With severe thunderstorms, rain and damaging winds forecast for tonight across South Australia, a state-wide Code Blue response has been activated in all reg...ions to keep the most vulnerable in our community warm and dry. We are busy working together with our homelessness service providers to ensure additional accommodation and support is available to assist people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In Adelaide: Westcare (Baptist Care SA), 11/19 Millers Ct Adelaide will be open for overnight accommodation Street to Home will be providing additional outreach services to people experiencing homelessness Trace-A-Place (SYC), 135 Currie St Adelaide will be extending hours until 7pm tonight. In regional areas, if you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, please call the South Australian Homelessness Gateway on 1800 003 308 to be connected to local services and emergency accommodation. No matter where you are in South Australia, the Homelessness Gateway is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round. Please share to support those in our community experiencing homelessness.

18.01.2022 Our newsletter is all about sharing stories of the people we work with achieving their goals. No matter the background, the right support means that people can have access to quality housing, employment, and education. https://mailchi.mp/syc/august2020

18.01.2022 We're still with you. We encourage young people who need a place to stay to call us through Homeless Connect on 1800 003 308. Trace-A-Place on Currie Street is open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday for those who can't contact us by phone. Stay positive guys, we'll get through this.

17.01.2022 Got questions about your tenancy? Our advisors are still online and here to help.

16.01.2022 Participants say "I’d recommend this course to anyone!" and "The course was great and really helpful." Next course is starting soon! Build Your Career is a Foundation Skills course that provides an opportunity for people looking to start work in the construction industry. It combines on-the-job construction training with classroom based and online learning, all delivered by qualified and experienced trainers.

16.01.2022 At the end of this year, we will farewell our long-serving CEO, Paul Edginton. We are very grateful for Paul's contributions and leadership over the past 18 years and wish him all the best with his future endeavors!

15.01.2022 Renters, landlords and property managers - we want to hear from you! Participate in a national project involving Shelter SA, National Shelter, Shelter NSW, Shel...ter WA, NT Shelter & ACT Shelter. Please answer a few quick questions to help us better understand why tenancies end: https://bit.ly/2VrDUu2

15.01.2022 At the end of the day, this is all we want to hear: I am so very grateful to Lisa and SYC for the amazing support and consideration that I have received. I believe it was fate, I wouldn’t be here today it wasn’t for you. You have always gone above and beyond for me." I am a 38-year-old mother with 2 children that now feels like I have so many more choices and paths to take to provide the life I have always dreamed of having and giving my family.... #uplifting #careerpath #lifegoals #singlemum

14.01.2022 Did you know? Our SA based housing advice and advocacy service provides extended support for people under 25. Our youth tenancy advisors can support young people to find the right place and get ready to live independently. They offer support with completing rental applications, viewing properties, living in a sharehouse, and passing routine inspections. Like the RentRight SA page for all things housing advice, rental tips and FAQS. ... For more information visit: www.syc.net.au/home/rentrightsa/ or call 1800 060 462 . #SYC #RentRightSA

14.01.2022 At the end of last year, we farewelled long-serving CEO Paul Edginton after more than 18 years. We are happy to share that after receiving many high-quality applications Mark Hoffman-Davis has been awarded the position of Chief Executive Officer. Read the full announcement here: www.syc.net.au/syc-welcomes-new-ceo-mark-hoffman-davis/ #SYC

12.01.2022 At a time when being able to stay home is more important than ever, young people in SA are missing out. #youthhomelessness #housingfirst #socialhousing

12.01.2022 We're proud to have launched this new service today, helping more South Australians keep a roof over their head. Like our Facebook page or head to www.rentrightsa.net.au for more.

12.01.2022 Lived experience is the understanding and knowledge you gain when you have lived through or with something. Nas Campanella, the ABC’s National Disability Affairs Reporter says: I was thrilled when I was asked to do the disability round because having a person with lived experience in that position meant there was a level of empathy and understanding of those issues that hadn’t been there before, she says. Read the full story here: http://ow.ly/XA7U50CYW20

11.01.2022 Our teams understand that employment isn’t always easy. We don’t lose hope and instead, look for creative solutions for an individual. We also offer post-placement support, to help people overcome challenges and stay in their jobs. In 2020, we supported 49,372 people to find and keep work. Visit: http://ow.ly/lIWM50D5X3G to learn more. #SYC #JobProspects

09.01.2022 Our Navigator program provides 12 weeks of post-release support. We know that finding a home, employment and education after release will make all the difference in a person’s future. When Trevor was released from prison, he wasn’t met by a friend or family member. Instead, a Navigator Case Worker was there to help him on his way. Read Trevor's story here: www.syc.net.au/trevor-embraces-his-independence/... #SYC

07.01.2022 At Job Prospects we are committed to working with you. We can help you build your skills and develop a plan for getting into work and keeping at it. Free, professional service. Available over phone and email.

07.01.2022 Homelessness services available to help people in need People who are experiencing homelessness can access a range of services in Adelaide. If you or someone ...you know needs help, the following services are available. Baptist Care SA - Westcare Centre (Miller Crt, Adelaide) Monday to Friday, 9-1pm (break from 10:30am-11:30am) & Sunday, 11:30-12:30pm. Emergency Relief: Monday -Thursday, 9:30am - 1pm. Eastern Adelaide Aboriginal Specific Homeless Service: 9-5pm (Case Management/Intake) Food Hub: Monday to Thursday, 10am-3:30pm. Trace-A-Place (SYC) (135 Currie St Adelaide), open for young rough sleepers and those in need of emergency accommodation. 9am 5pm, Monday - Friday. Neami National - Street To Home is conducing outreach and intakes at 250 Wright Street. Hutt St Centre (258 Hutt St) open 7am Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and showers. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308 (free call).

06.01.2022 In the GFC, teenage and youth unemployment spiked in 2008 and 2009 and general unemployment did too. But while general unemployment trended back down through to 2019, youth and teenage unemployment stayed where it was at GFC level. And now, with COVID-19, it's climbing again. CEO Paul Edginton quoted in this story about our Sticking Together Project that's helping young people survive the crisis.

05.01.2022 Come see Tyler and the Job Prospects team *virtually* tomorrow at this cool new interactive Positive Futures Expo. Can't wait to see you there! http://expo.playford.sa.gov.au/

03.01.2022 Welcome to Week 2 of our online Employment Series, which thanks to COVID-19 has been tweaked to be delivered digitally. This week our friends at Job Prospects h...ave shared some tips in this video for anyone prepping for a job interview. We’ll be posting new tips every week so stay tuned To find out more about how Job Prospects can help you get the job visit them on Facebook: @SYCLtd Instagram: @hypa_syc Twitter: @SYCLtd LinkedIn: Job prospects, Salisbury Check our more info at www.syc.net.au/5-interview-presentation-tips/

03.01.2022 Kayla is one of our Youth Workers at HYPA Housing. She works with her clients to help them achieve their goals and works with them to build life skills, offering support and guidance every step of the way. HYPA Housing Tenant, Gabriel says: "She's the happiest person, she’s so supportive, she’s always there for you. Kayla has got so happy over my success and the little things I have achieved overtime, more than I have for myself." Watch the full video here: http://ow.ly/1...gCK50D2Ydv #SYC #HYPA