Weave Youth & Community Services Ltd

Weave Youth & Community Services is a placebased, communityled organisation located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Lands in Sydney, with a deep and longstanding commitment to the communities we walk alongside. Our purpose is to empower people to change their lives and healing and connection is at the centre of our work. As a nonAboriginal organisation, we have a commitment to continuing to build our cultural capability and our capacity to provide culturally safe services and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our approach is shaped by our Aboriginal Healing Framework that guides every level of our organisation. Over 70% of those we support are Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people and we stand in firm solidarity with them in their ongoing fight for justice and self determination. Weave began in 1976, when a group of local Aboriginal women in Redfern/Waterloo advocated for support and services for local young people. We are grateful to those strong, determined women. Their vision for better opportunities for young people remains at the heart of our work today. We have continued to design services with the communities we support, ensuring that our impact is meaningful, and transformative. Our diverse and holistic range of programs and services support children, young people, women and families, many of whom have been impacted by systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma. We provide consistent, trusted support and genuine care to our communities, including: Wraparound support for children, young people and families who face challenges including poverty, lack of access to opportunities, homelessness, racism and discrimination. Intensive, specialist support for women and children impacted by domestic and family violence and abuse. Holistic support for young people impacted by mental health and drug and alcohol issues. Tailored support for people leaving prison or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system, to give them the best chance of a successful life away from the criminal justice system. Support to obtain a driver's licence and free tutoring support for children and young people who otherwise couldn t afford it. Events that bring people together to connect, support each other, have fun and celebrate community strength and resilience. Weave is also committed to advocating for changes to systems that continue to oppress, marginalise and exclude people.