• 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. 

Youth Collective

The Central Coast Youth Collective is a collection of supports that will offer a 3-tiered, multi-agency approach to support good mental health and reduce the risk of suicide within our younger community by directly addressing elements which impact it.

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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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The BUSking Project

The RYSS BUSking Project is finally here!! We have big plans to help young people across the Central Coast to capture and share their voices and musical talents with the World! Young musicians aged 12-25 from the Central Coast region can submit a video or recording of a song. It could be a cover or original music; you could be a solo artist or a group act. We would like to share the videos across multiple web and social platforms giving our region’s young musical talent the exposure it deserves.

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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

  • GenQ - LGBTIQA+ Support Group

    GenQ is a Safe Place for young people 14 – 25 years of age who identify as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex & Asexual). GenQ is an engaging, activity based program for LGBTQIA+ young people to socialise, gain information and support, and have fun! ​ Read more

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    Location: 123 Donnison Street, Gosford, 2250

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  • 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

  • Cooking - 12pm Group

    Have fun learning basic cooking skills, a variety of easy to cook at home recipes and getting to know each other. Covering topics from food hygiene, knife safety, fresh vs frozen, and many more. Each session will include the creation of something yummy to put in your own recipe book to grow with your new cooking skills. Read more

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    Location: 9 Warrawilla Road, Wyoming, NSW, 2250

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Latest News

  • Ngaliya

    Ngaliya is our new Cultural Connections program by the Indigenous Justice Program. It focuses on bringing at-risk Indigenous young people aged 16 - 18 together for weekly activities and workshops to connect and engage with their culture and community. Read more

  • The BUSking Project

    The RYSS BUSking Project is finally here!! We have big plans to help young people across the Central Coast to capture and share their voices and musical talents with the World! Young musicians aged 12-25 from the Central Coast region can submit a video or recording of a song. It could be a cover or original music; you could be a solo artist or a group act. We would like to share the videos across multiple web and social platforms giving our region’s young musical talent the exposure it deserves. Read more

  • 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