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.

Generous donation from The Fraternity Club

The members of the Fraternity Club in Fairy Meadow generously donated bags full of essential items for our Young Mums. We have been busily handing these out to some very happy families.

SYFS Support Greenacres Mountain to Mountain Challenge

A team of SYFS Staff are again participating in the Mountain to Mountain Challenge 2018 on the 29th July to support our friends at Greenacres.

Ride 4 Rotary 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 2018.  

Illawarra Hawks Raise over $4, 000 for Homeless Youth

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) was selected the Charity of choice by the Illawarra Hawks for 2018.  This was fantastic news for SYFS and we were thrilled to receive a cheque for $4,028.

Warilla High School support SYFS Aboriginal School Program

SYFS are pleased to announce that Warilla High School have contributed $3,000 towards SYFS Aboriginal School Program.

Generous Christmas Donations from our Local Community

Southern Youth and Family Services was blown away by the generosity shown by our local community this Christmas. We received incredible donations from The Fraternity Club, Ray White Shellharbour Oak Flats Group, the Shellharbour Lions Club, Woolworths Unanderra, Commonwealth Bank Warrawong, The Tavern at Shell Cove and the Reverse Advent Calendar.

Illawarra Hawks Support Local Youth

The Illawarra Hawks continue provide support to youth at SYFS and as the 2017/2018 Charity choice, some young people recently had a VIP experience during a home game. The young people had a wonderful time and the comments received clearly show what these experience off to those less fortunate.

SYFS Recognised at National Foyer Conference

SYFS recently attended the Second National Foyer Conference. The Conference brought together leaders and practitioners from across Australia concerned with addressing youth homelessness.  This also provided an opportunity to learn more about the Foyer's unique model of housing and development support for young people.

Raffle and Silent Auction

Reminder that the Youth and Family Awards Event is on Thursday 12th October from 5:15pm. Raffle Tickets and a Silent Auction will be on sale at the Event. There are excellent prizes on offer. All proceeds go to support the Southern Youth and Family Services programs for homeless young people.

Illawarra Hawks Golf Day

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) were pleased to be the beneficiary of the recent Illawarra Hawks Golf Day and would like to thank the Illawarra Hawks and all those that took part in the event.

Local Aboriginal Elders Visit SYFS

In August a group of about fourteen Aboriginal Elders and some of their partners attended SYFS for a tour of some of the Services, to hear a presentation on SYFS and to share information and perspectives on what will help young Aboriginal people and their families.

Ride 4 Rotary Raises $14,000 to Assist Homeless Youth

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) were thrilled to receive a cheque for $14,000 from Rotary Illawarra as the beneficiary of The Ride 4 Rotary Event 2017

SYFS now the Illawarra Hawk’s Official Charity Partner

Following the extension of the partnership with The Illawarra Hawks and Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) for the upcoming 2017/18 Season. The Illawarra Hawks recently announced that SYFS will this year be the Hawk’s Official Charity Partner.

Ride4Rotary 2017

The Ride4Rotary is on again this year and will take place on

Sunday May 21^st at the Unanderra Velodrome.

The event continues to grow each year with many people throughout the community registering to ride and or raising money for the cause.

Great Illawarra Walk Continues to Raise Money to Help Young People

Last weekend saw the Great Illawarra Walk for 2017.

The event saw nearly 600 people walking in some capacity over the two days. With many more supporting through sponsorship. This was fantastic.

SYFS was the charity beneficiary of The Great Illawarra Walk for 2017.

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.

SYFS Win Recognition In Premiers Awards for Public Service

The Public Service Awards this year were presented at an event at Sydney Town Hall on the 25th October, 2016. This year they were changed to be Premier's Awards for Public Service.

SYFS Support Gadhu Warriors In Local Football Tournament