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.RYSS is now in its 34th year of providing support to the Central Coast Community with:
RYSS’ longstanding history on the Central Coast means that we possess a deeply grounded understanding of the local needs and diversity across the many communities in the region – an understanding that helps drive our many innovative and focused programs and support strategies. These are grouped into three main areas within our organisation;
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. Read more
We are always open to receiving feedback and complaints so we can improve the RYSS team's performance, address any issues we may be facing and make sure we achieving the high standards of our organisation. Use this page If you wish to make a complaint or provide us with any feedback and suggestions from your experience with RYSS. Read more
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. Read more
Our Support Coordination Team is on hand to provide tailored and individual, youth specific Coordination of Support and Specialist Support Coordination for 12-25 year olds across the Central Coast. Read more
The Indigenous Justice Program supports young Aboriginal men and woman aged 14-18 who are at risk of engaging in the justice system. IJP has been developed to assist Indigenous young people reduce reoffending behaviours, connect with their culture and engage positively in their community. IJP aims to do this by holistically addressing the issues that surround offending behaviours, using a client centred approach. Read more
Our team of RYSS Caseworkers are here to support young people and young parents in accessing the Housing NSW “Rent Choice Youth” subsidised rental program. We deliver direct support, tailored to your goals, while you are accessing rental subsidy support in a private rental property. Read more
The Targeted Early Intervention Team aims to provide support to vulnerable children, young people and families to stop problems escalating and to reduce the likelihood of children and young people entering or remaining in child protection and out-of-home care. Read more
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. Read more
We offer a range of supports to NDIS participants who have left school and wanting to develop skills for entering workforce. We understand that looking for a job can be difficult, and that everyone’s employment goals are different. Our staff are here to answer your questions, identify opportunities, and help with overcoming any barriers that might be in the way of finding a great place to work! Read more