• What We Do

    Information, Support, Assessment, Casework and Referral to services. RYSS is your point of access across the entire Central Coast for high quality services, resources and facilities specifically tailored to children, young people and their families, young people with disabilities and those wanting to increase independence, build skills and engage in their community Read more

We are passionate about giving young people opportunities to increase independence, build valuable life skills and engage in their community

Contacting Us

At RYSS we understand that many people are feeling anxious and isolated in this time of uncertainty. We want to assure the community that we are still open and operating to support children, young people and their families over the whole Central Coast Region, giving them better access to services and supports.

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Corona Virus Policy Statement

At RYSS we take the healthy and safety of our clients, community and staff very seriously and we will execute new work practices to ensure we are following government and health guidelines in this time of health crisis - COVID 19.

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About Our Services

Regional Youth Support Services (‘RYSS’) is a leading, locally based youth specific charity service, delivering frontline youth support and innovative engagement strategies to young people between the ages of 12 and 25, and their families in communities throughout the Central Coast.

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Programs

At RYSS we provide a range of innovative programs, workshops and group activities that are designed specifically to help children, young people and families build their skills, independence and resilience. Groups are targeted, innovative, and flexible in their delivery and guided by evidence-based content to ensure relevant, comprehensive and engaging experiences by all participants.

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Disability Support

RYSS Abilities staff supports NDIS participants with physical, intellectual, psychological and sensory disabilities aged 10 and over. RYSS offers a range of services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme and supports children and young people to achieve goals outlined within their NDIS plan. Here at RYSS we provide quality, strength based, participant focused engagement and skill based and social engagement group programs.

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The Future Looks Bright for Sam*

The Indigenous Justice Programs main focus is supporting young clients to reduce and cease their engagement in crime and the justice system. Sam* is an example of a client who is motivated to not become another statistic. With his determination and support from an IJP Caseworker, Sam is able to access and engage in support services in all the areas for his needs. Engaging in the appropriate levels of support means that the Sam can be assured every success.

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Our impact

760 

 Total number of young people we have supported this year with Case Management, Advice, Information & Referral. Helping with issues like youth homelessness, mental health, family breakdown and drug and alcohol abuse. 

8768

 The number of young people who directly engaged with our mobile outreach program, The BUS this year. The BUS delivers workshops about body confidence, respectful relationships, anti domestic violence, anti bullying, cyber safety and celebrating safely. 

9091

 The number of occasions of support we have provided to Central Coast children, young people and their families this year. 

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Indigenous Artwork Competition Winners!

We are excited to announce the winner and highly commended for our Indigenous Artwork Competition. It was so hard to decide so we have chosen two artworks! One being a chosen representative design for the RYSS RAP (Reconciliation Action Plan) and the other is highly commended for reconciliation messaging. Congratulations to our winners.

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Bunnal - A Place of Heart

Bunnal - a place of heart, has been a cultural journey for local indigenous and non indigenous young people. They have been guided by local artists and elders connecting them with our rich local indigenous culture and sacred sites while producing wonderful creative works.

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The RYSS Bus - Mobile Outreach Centre

The RYSS BUS has continued to pioneer best practice for Youth Outreach Engagement across the Central Coast. The BUS delivers personal development workshops about personal development and self awareness; including Body Confidence, Respectful Relationships, Anti DV, Anti Bullying, Cyber Safety and Celebrating Safely. The RYSS Bus has a committed team of Youth Leaders to develop & deliver BUS Stops across the Coast – Youth Advocacy, Information and Engagement on wheels!

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Celebrating Diversity

We acknowledge the Darkinjung people who are the custodians of the land and pay respect to the elders, both past and present". Regional Youth Support Services Inc is committed to diversity and social inclusion. This includes Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people who identify as LGBTIA+, people with a disability and those from Culturally and Linguistically diverse backgrounds".

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Programs

  • Living Skills

    The Living Skills Development program aims to transition young people to independence through gaining skills and resources to apply for accommodation in the private market or enter a community program. Read more

  • The Shed & Garden

    The Shed and Garden is an after school program where young people 12 - 18yrs can learn woodwork skills by creating their own masterpieces and plant, nurture and grow your own food in our garden. Read more

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    Location: 9 Warrawilla Road , Wyoming, NSW, 2250

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  • Mural Madness

    Come together as a group and design and paint an interior mural for the Wyoming Youth Skills Centre. Let your creativity flow and be part of the process in producing a masterpiece that will be admired by the many people who visit the Wyoming Youth Skills Centre and permanently displayed for years to come! A FREE program for young people aged 12-18. No bookings are required. Read more

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    Location: 9 Warrawilla Road, Wyoming, NSW, 2250

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Latest News

  • Indigenous Artwork Competition Winners!

    We are excited to announce the winner and highly commended for our Indigenous Artwork Competition. It was so hard to decide so we have chosen two artworks! One being a chosen representative design for the RYSS RAP (Reconciliation Action Plan) and the other is highly commended for reconciliation messaging. Congratulations to our winners. Read more

  • Indigenous Artwork Competition Finalists Announced

    We are overwhelmed by the amazing standard of work we have received as an expression of interest for our Indigenous Artwork Competition. We're sure you'll agree it's gong to be hard decision for our committee to choose an artwork that is the best fit for RYSS and our new Indigenous Branding. Thank you to all those who entered and congratulations to our finalists! Read more

  • Abilities Online Cooking Group

    Each week participants will receive their own delivered ingredients pack and a step by step written recipe for that week's cook.  They will then have access to a scheduled LIVE online zoom meeting where our qualified chef facilitator will be able to assist them step by step through the recipe, and they can interact with other participants showing off their cooking skills and their culinary masterpieces and increase independence with the opportunity to prepare and cook and meal for loved ones. Read more