Assertive Outreach & Stabilisation Program
By Nhanya Foundation (Not-for-Profit)
This outreach initiative provides practical, relationship-based support for young people aged 12-25 who may be experiencing instability, disengagement, safety concerns or difficulty accessing services. It is designed to build trust, improve routine and connection, and help young people take realistic steps towards greater safety and stability. It welcomes young people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Who is it for
- Young people aged 12–25 who may
- be experiencing instability or safety concerns
- feel disengaged from school, work, or community
- face challenges with emotional wellbeing or behaviour
- need support accessing services or navigating systems
- lack structure, routine, or stable support networks
- be going through significant life transitions
Objectives
- Build trust and consistent engagement
- Improve safety awareness, emotional regulation and mental wellbeing
- Develop independence in daily life and practical tasks
- Connect young people with community support services and community programs
- Build social support through outreach programming and youth support services
- Strengthen confidence, decision-making and social skills
- Support transition into education, training or employment pathways
Availability of outreach, life-readiness, capacity-building, wellbeing support and group-based initiatives may vary by location, group size, funding and suitability. Contact Nhanya Foundation to discuss current availability or make a referral.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
For mental health crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, available 24 hours a day.
Nhanya Foundation is not an emergency service, a crisis line or a clinical mental health provider. What we offer is assertive outreach, engagement and stabilisation support to help young people build safety, routine and connection to the right services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Assertive Outreach and Stabilisation Program for?
The program supports young people aged 12 to 25 who may be experiencing instability, safety concerns, disengagement from school, work or community, difficulty accessing services, or a lack of routine and stable support networks.
Is this an emergency or clinical mental health service?
No. Nhanya Foundation is not an emergency service, crisis line or clinical mental health provider. If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
What can outreach and stabilisation support focus on?
Support may focus on building trust and routine, improving safety awareness and emotional wellbeing, developing practical independence, connecting with suitable services, strengthening social skills, and supporting education, training or employment pathways.
How do I ask about current availability?
Contact Nhanya Foundation or submit a referral. Availability may vary by location, group size, funding and suitability, and the team will discuss what may be possible for the young person's situation.