Offering support and guidance for young people who are homeless.
Who it's for
Wesley Youth Accommodation services are for at-risk young people who need a place to stay. This service is for:
- Young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing or are at risk of homelessness in
Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca region.
- Those facing challenges like family breakdown, abuse, financial hardship, or mental health issues.
Our support services
Wesley Youth Accommodation aims to help young people achieve stable housing and greater independence through:
Crisis accommodation
We offer 24/7 emergency accommodation and support for young people aged 14-17 years who are without somewhere safe to stay.
Transitional housing
Secure, medium-term housing (up to 12 months) for young people aged 17–24 experiencing homelessness in Coffs, Bellingen, and Nambucca. Along with housing, the program offers support to address challenges like mental health, addiction, family breakdown and financial stress. The goal is to help young people secure stable, long-term housing by overcoming barriers such as rental history gaps or tenancy blacklisting (TICA).
Support services
Case management to connect youth with education, employment, and community resources support for young people aged 12-25 years. This helps identify their needs and goals and to develop flexible strategies to achieve them. The goal is to help rebuild relationships, to secure long-term safe and affordable living arrangements, to achieve education and employment outcomes and to improve health and wellbeing.
Outcomes
The program focuses on helping young people:
Achieve stability in housing to avoid homelessness.
Access education and employment opportunities to build a better future.
Strengthen family or community connections.
Develop independence and essential life skills.