SYFS ANNOUNCE JENNY HILL SCHOLARSHIP

Southern Youth and Family Services have announced the formation of a new Scholarship aimed at assisting disadvantaged and vulnerable youth in training to gain qualifications through the TAFE System. The Annual Scholarship will be known as the Jenny Hill Scholarship and will perfectly complement SYFS existing Jennie George Scholarship which...

SYFS INVOLVED WITH THIRD SERIES OF ‘FILTHY RICH AND HOMELESS

The critically acclaimed third Series of the documentary ‘Filthy Rich and Homeless’ has just aired on SBS and after consulting on the second Series, SYFS was this time invited to be directly involved by housing one of the privileged Australian participants at their Illawarra Youth Foyer Service.

SYFS Staff Rise to the Challenge

When COVID-19 struck, one of the major challenges facing SYFS was how to continue maintaining it’s level of care for vulnerable young people and their families whilst adhering to the increased levels of safety for clients and staff alike.

Young People Prove Adaptable and Mature Throughout COVID-19

While the social and economic impact of COVID-19 has been well documented over the last 3 months, take a moment to reflect on the specific challenges faced by young, vulnerable and disadvantaged people during this unprecedented time.

When Times are Tough………..

Southern Youth and Family Services support vulnerable young people and families many who are doing it tough. The COVID-19 environment has made it very hard for some of the young people and families but like the rest of the community they are working hard to support the restrictions and all...

Young Children Raise Money

In this extraordinary and difficult time of a community wide crisis it is important to focus on some positive news.

SYFS RECOGNISES & REWARDS YOUNG TALENT

SYFS RECOGNISES & REWARDS YOUNG TALENT

LOCAL BUSINESSES HELP SYFS SPREAD XMAS CHEER

For most people Christmas is a time of happiness, joy and good cheer. An opportunity to buy and receive gifts from family and friends..

SNEAKY BURGER PROVIDES WORK PLACEMENT AND DONATES PROFITS TO SYFS

When you say the words ‘collaborative partnership’, it would be hard to imagine a better example than the Sneaky Burger / SYFS takeover of the Furphy Bar kitchen prior to the last Illawarra Hawks home game at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Monday November 25th.

SYFS PROUD TO MAINTAIN PARTNERSHIPS WITH HAWKS AND DRAGONS

 Southern Youth and Family Services are proud of their commitment to support the regions 2 national sporting clubs, in the Illawarra Hawks and St George Illawarra Dragons. SYFS has partnered with the Dragons for a number of years, while the Hawks partnership is now in it’s 4th season, with both...

LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY ONCE AGAIN SHINES IN SUPPORT OF SYFS YOUTH AND FAMILY AWARDS

The Annual SYFS Youth and Family Awards were held last Thursday at the Warilla Centre, in recognition of the many young people and family members who had made great strides in overcoming personal obstacles to improve their quality of life over the last year.

SYFS Raffle 2019

Southern Youth and Family Services are again holding a raffle with incredible prizes up for grabs. Tickets are available for purchase from the Warilla Centre, CHAIN or talk to a staff member for more details. Special thanks to all the generous sponsors.

Help the Environment and Help SYFS

Shellharbour Youth Provided Employment Opportunity

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) were pleased to recently partner with Shellharbour City Council on a new initiative to provide employment opportunities to young people.

Ride4Rotary Raises Money for Youth at Risk In the Illawarra

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) were again pleased to be selected the Charity of choice by Rotary Illawarra for the Ride 4 Rotary Event for 2019. 

Ride4Rotary on Again

The Ride4Rotary is on again this year and will take place on Sunday May 26th at the Unanderra Velodrome.

Introducing Xander King Clothing

Southern Youth and Family Services are proud to collaborate with a brand new clothing company Xander King! Xander King is a delicious, street-art influenced, apparel brand. Lightly deep fried to a golden crisp, dipped in colours of fun, sprinkled with ironic truth and served in a 'take home' 6-pack box...

SYFS Youth and Family Awards Evening

SYFS were pleased to hold their Youth and Family Awards Evening to recognise and applaud the young people and family members for their achievement in the face of great adversity.

Incredible donation from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

Thank you to the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage for their incredible donation. They have generously provided over 1000 water saving and energy efficient devices for use in SYFS Independent Housing Properties, helping young people minimize living costs and help the environment.

Rotary Illawarra Present Cheque to SYFS

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) were thrilled to receive  a cheque this week for $20,872 from Rotary Illawarra as the beneficiary of The Ride 4 Rotary 2018.