ASYASS provides accommodation and support for young people aged 15 - 21 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Annual Report 2007/08

What can ASYASS offer young people?

• crisis accommodation at our refuge for 15-17 year olds
• their own semi-supported accommodation in one of our flats for up to 12 months
• help and information regarding housing options in Alice Springs
• help with forms to gain housing, youth allowance, abstudy, medicare, etc.
• emergency relief assistance with food, bills, rent, bond, clothing, travel, etc.
• have someone to go with them and support them with appointments like Centrelink, Police Station, Schools, Welfare, etc.
• have someone to talk to (about anything) who won't judge them,
• help and referrals to other services like drug and alcohol, counselling, medical, centrelink, etc.
• help with getting ID - 18+ cards, birth certificates, etc.
• help with referrals to employment agencies and education, training and workshop providers to help get work,
• help with developing independent living skills

So feel free to drop in and check out what ASYASS has to offer young people.

Office hours are: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Emergency Relief  Program (ERP): 12 Undoolya Road  Monday and Friday, 1.00pm to 3.00 pm 

Headspace Tuesday and Wednesday 1.00pm to 3.00 pm

ASYASS STAFF ARE:

Office - 12 Undoolya Road

Manager:    Tracey McNee

Office Administrator:  Julie Dawkins

Finance Administrator:  Karen Smith

Housing Program:  Charmaine Kelly

Emergency Relief Program:  Rayelene Middleton

AMPEAKWEKE

 Co-ordinator:  Anita O'Callaghan

Family Support Worker:  Priscilla Martin

Family Support Worker:  Brieanna Milera

REFUGE

Rik Rosalski

Teja Lipold

Denise Johnson

Devina Deeble

Linda Moreman