Organisation Overview

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;

Case Management
Specialised Individual Supports
Skills & Capacity Building

Case Management

RYSS offers a range of case management options that ensures the needs and goals of the individual are key to our support. Innovation and creativity drive the design and implementation of intensive case planning and early intervention strategies. Our regular support focuses on the development of life skills, building independence and resilience, to ensure children, young people and families are empowered to achieve their potential.

Early Intervention & Placement Prevention (EIPP)

Supports children, young people and families aged 12-25 with:

Intensive, Individualised Case Management
Transitional Accommodation
Advice, Referral and Information

Indigenous Justice Program (IJP)

Supports young Aboriginal men and woman aged 14-18 who are at risk of engaging in the Justice system with

Intensive, Individualised Case Management
Transitional Accommodation
Advice, Referral and Information
Cultural Engagements, Family Reconnections, Support and Events

Fee for Service

If you have a particular support need these are individually negotiated. Please contact our our Operations Manager with your enquiry.

Specialised Individual Supports

Disability Supports

Our Support Coordination Team supports children and young people aged 10 and over who are eligible for NDIS support Funding in a range of core and capacity building areas, including individual support work.

Coordination of Supports

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 who may have or need help accessing NDIS funding.

NDIS Funded Social Engagement and Living Skills Programs

We have a number of exciting and innovative 'social engagement' and 'capacity and independence building' group programs we deliver from a number of RYSS locations. Including our shopfront in Gosford CBD, the Youth Arts Warehouse, Wyoming Youth Skills Centre and our mobile youth outreach centre THE BUS

Rent Choice Youth

Providing support accessing the Housing NSW Rent Choice Youth Program, also known as the Private Rental Subsidy Scheme (YPRS), now being delivered across all areas of the Central Coast.

Employment Supports

Our Abilities Team is available to deliver a range of employment assistance including;

School Leavers Employment Support (SLES)
Individual Employment Assistance
Transitioning from school to further education
Personalised support tailored to your NDIS plan goals

Skills & Capacity Building

We deliver a range of workshops and group activities designed specifically to help children, young people and families to 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.

Youth Arts Warehouse

The RYSS Youth Arts Warehouse is a contemporary Music, Art and Theatre venue located in the heart of Gosford, boasting state of the art production and performance facilities in a 300 person capacity theatre space. Focussing on providing creative development programs for young people aged 12 - 25.

Wyoming Youth Skills Centre

RYSS Wyoming provides youth programs, information and acts as a referral service, networking with Central Coast services to provide the community with updated and ongoing projects, information and assistance for young people aged 12 to 18.

RYSS Wyoming Youth Skills Centre is a great place for young people in the Wyoming and Narara area to go in the afternoon. The young people have a safe environment and place to chill out with friends get involved in skill building activities including sports and workshops to express creativity. We also run some of Independence Building and Abilities Programs out of this fantastic facility.

THE RYSS BUS

THE BUS - Together Helping Everyone Better Utilise Services. Regional Youth Support Services mobile outreach innovation delivers targeted Child, Youth, and Family support services to areas of the Central Coast where it is needed most. The RYSS Bus Project, supported by Family and Community Services as well as a range of other local community and business groups, will deliver programs designed by local services, for their local communities – focusing in particular on children, young people and their families. The Bus will ensure communities have the support they need, where they need it most.

This full sized transit bus is custom fitted to deliver education and training sessions, forums, and information seminars, internet access, art and creativity workshops, outdoor cinema, music performances, and a range of other intervention and engagement programs.

Gen Q - LGBTQIA+ Support Group

GenQ is a network of young people (14-25), youth workers, services and health professionals who work collectively to provide young same-sex attracted and gender-variant people with support and social interaction.

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Write, Act, Belong

This theatre and script writing program will inspire creativity and self expression whilst strengthening connection to community and culture. Young people will develop a script and take it through to production whilst under taking master classes in storytelling through movement with industry professionals.
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!
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".
Science For Fun

Come together as a group for a hands on experience to learn about the science of everyday life. This fun interactive group will have you learning and experimenting in a social setting under the facilitation of our qualified staff. This 8 week program will follow a structured plan looking at chemistry, physics, astronomy, and using technology to create DIY experiments and learn while having fun and making friends.

Youth Action Youth Work Awards Winners!

It was a proud moment for all at Regional Youth Support Services when our work was nominated and awarded at the 2019 NSW Youth Work Awards. We are extremely happy to win the award for “Outstanding Youth Participation” for the work of The RYSS BUS. A huge congratulations goes to the RYSS BUS Crew who do a fabulous job engaging the young people in our community and continue to pioneer best practice for Youth Outreach Engagement across the Central Coast.
Write, Act, Belong

This theatre and script writing program will inspire creativity and self expression whilst strengthening connection to community and culture. Young people will develop a script and take it through to production whilst under taking master classes in storytelling through movement with industry professionals.
Metro Fest

Metro Fest an all ages, drug and alcohol free, mini festival that brought good vibes to the Youth Arts Warehouse in Winter 2019. A double headliner with Sydney based Gold Member and local legends The Moving Stills who were supported by three class acts that are emerging onto the scene, Loose Leeches, Turtle Custard and Aw Heck! 'Gossy Good Times' were had by all!
Donate

RYSS is a not-for-profit regional community organisation based on the Central Coast serving the region to help young people who are vulnerable and at risk in our community for over 3 decades! Making a donation to RYSS will assist us in providing quality support services for those in our community who need it most.
The Wholesome Collective

The Wholesome Collective is a fun and interactive nutrition and cooking program that will help to inspire you in the kitchen. It will involve four, totally hands-on cooking sessions using every day, seasonal ingredients that are good for your health.
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.
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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
All Systems Go

Are you ready for work? This course is a fully subsidised 4 week work-readiness program, offering the skills you need to enter the hospitality industry. Conditions apply.
Early Intervention

The EIPP Program 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.

Write, Act, Belong

This theatre and script writing program will inspire creativity and self expression whilst strengthening connection to community and culture. Young people will develop a script and take it through to production whilst under taking master classes in storytelling through movement with industry professionals. Read more