Philosophy

Youth Services operates according to the principles of:

• Harm minimisation: aims to reduce drug-related harm and improve health, social and economic outcomes;
• Early intervention/preventative practice: young people are supported with a range of activities to help young people facing a variety of challenges or with complex needs and behaviours; and
• Inclusion: all young people, regardless of ability, can participate in community activities at their appropriate level and with the appropriate support. This means that young people with disabilities are recognised as individuals, with the right to take risks, to make choices, to make mistakes, to be independent and to reap the benefits of youth activities the same as any other young person. Inclusion means recognising individual differences and providing for those differences.