Day: March 2, 2023

Youth Mental Health Summit 2023

Posted on by Barnardos

Cumberland City Council Youth Development Team collaborated with key stakeholders, such as Barnardos, to present the 2023 Youth Mental Health Summit.

Cumberland’s Youth Mental Health Summit was held on 28th Feb 2023 at the Holroyd Centre in Merrylands. It provided Youth professionals and young people a chance to come together and discuss the concerns around Youth Mental health and collaboratively develop an action plan.

Guest speakers included Members of Parliament, various youth mental health professionals, young people as well as people with lived mental health experience through a live question and answer panel.

One of our Barnardos Youth and Family Workers, Michelle Deloso, was a guest speaker raising awareness on the work that Barnardos does for the young community focusing on the key elements required to achieve successful outcomes.

This included a 2 year long case study and how her perseverance, passion, consistency and advocacy enabled positive outcomes for the young person.

WHAT WE SEE

We see beyond the sleepover in cars and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a parent and their child have nowhere safe to stay and are
currently waiting for refuge accommodation.

We see beyond the sleepover in cars
and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a
parent and their child have nowhere
safe to stay and are currently waiting
for refuge accommodation.

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay. At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique needs and provide tailored support for each family member.   

Safe accommodation

Support with transitional accommodation

Safety Planning

Providing safety planning
so that families can leave violence for good

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Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood. Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to help them recover and thrive. 

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and
children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay.
At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique
needs and provide tailored support
for each family member.   


Support with transitional accommodation
♡
Providing safety planning so that families can leave violence for good
♡
Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood.
Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to
help them recover and thrive. 

You can help too! A simple gift today can support a child who has experienced
domestic and family violence to recover and heal.

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