Youth Services & workshops

Big Yellow Umbrella's (BYU) Youth program provides a wide range of services to young people and/or their families living in the Macarthur Local Government Area (LGA)
BYU works in partnership with a number of Macarthur based organisations to deliver quality programs and projects to meet the needs of young people in the area.

Big Yellow Umbrella's Case Managers works collaboratively, with a strengths-based approach to support children and young people, and their families.  

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Our RAYN program supports our local LGBTQIA+ youth. We offer the opportunity to meet new people, build strategies, learn new skills and improve mental health. 

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Sports & Expression is for children aged 5-12. The program helps build confidence, make friends, and discover new interests through fun weekly sports, crafts, and activities.

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A safe space for young people to unwind and chill!

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Small Groups  and  School Workshops

BYU provides a range of tailored workshops that address a variety of pressing concerns for local young people.  

Seasons for Growth is a small group education program that supports children and young people to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and respond well to experiences of change, loss and grief.

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Stormbirds is a small group education program that supports the recovery of children and young people in response to change, loss and uncertainty that often results from natural disasters

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Love Bites is a program for young people aged 15-17 years. It consists of two interactive workshops: one on Relationship Violence, and one on Sex and Relationships, followed by creative workshops and community campaigns.

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Culture is Key is a school-based program designed for students in years 5&6 to shake up the culture of negative student behaviours and create a positive, cohesive learning environment for students in primary school.

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Oasis Retreat is a 5-week program for young people aged between 11-17 years old. Topics covered include:

  • Healthy relationships
  • Mindsets / mindfulness
  • Strengths & resilience
  • Self-care, pamper session
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Self-Care Workshop program is a 4-week program designed specifically
for young people aged between 11-17 years old, aiming to improve self-love and mental health.

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Early Intervention and Placement Program
Case Management

This program, funded by NSW Family and Community Services, offers young people, aged 12 – 18 years, and/or their families living in the Macarthur LGA information, support, referrals and case management.

Big Yellow Umbrella's Case Managers works collaboratively, with a strengths-based approach to support children and young people, and their families.  Case Management involves an Intake, Assessment, Case Planning and Referrals to appropriate programs and services. Every Case Plan is unique to the individual, using a holistic approach.  We accept referrals from other agencies, Government Departments, families, and self-referrals.  For more information SMS 0434 812 951 or Email support@yellowumbrella.org.au for our referral form.

Young people, are encouraged to drop in to BYU to speak to a youth worker.  Our Youth Workers can help with

    • life skills
    • social skills and relationships
    • financial management and budgeting
    • careers advice and support
    • self-help strategies connecting with family and education

To contact our Big Yellow Umbrella Youth Workers email support@yellowumbrella.org.au

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