Services | Youth Led Services

ndis support for first nations communities.

At YLS, we deliver high-quality, culturally responsive NDIS supports designed to empower First Nation's young people and families. Our approach is guided by Cultural Intent, centring connection over compliance and collaboration over intervention.

We don't walk ahead or behind our participants, we walk beside them. Every service we provide is built around our core practice model; learn, do, teach, exit. It's how we build confidence, capacity and community so that the people we support can live independently, connected to culture and Country.

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OUR SERVICES

capacity building

Developing the skills and confidence to lead your own life. Our capacity building services support participants to strengthen independence, make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Daily living and life skills development
Mentoring and goal planning
Employment and education pathways
Cultural identity and leaderships development

cultural safety

Where culture, language, and connection to Country are honoured and embedded. Our team works closely with Elders, families, and community leaders to guide culturally informed practice.

Culturally responsive service delivery.
Support to maintain connection to Country and culture.
Guidance from cultural mentors and Elders.
Training and advocacy for culturally safe practices.

community access

Building confidence and connection through meaningful participations. Our community access services help participants engage with their local communities in ways that strengthen identity and inclusion.

Attendance at cultural, social, or community events.
Connection with youth, peer or community groups.
Transport and support to activities.
Cultural excursions and on-Country experiences.

respite + SIL

We offer short-term respite for carers and families and Supported Independent Living for participants working toward greater autonomy. Our accommodation models are flexible and focused on skill development for independent living.

Short term and emergency repsite
Shared or individual accomodation options.
Skill building for independent living.
Family and carer engagement and support.

core supports

Our team provides practical help with everyday task, ensuring participants can live safely and comfortably while maintaining choice and control.

Personal care and daily living support.
Household tasks and meal preparation.
Transport and community access.
Assistance with health and wellbeing routines.

social participation

Designing social and cultural programs that bring participants together to share experiences, learn new skills, and celebrate identity. Every activity encourages growth, belonging and pride in culture.

Group programs and peer networks
Cultural and leaderships workshops
Youth and community events
Arts, sports and recreational activities.

OUR PROCESS

get in touch for an intital conversation, we'll listen to your story and explore what's important to you.

1. Connect

we co-design your support plan with you, your family and community to ensure it aligns with your goals and values.

2. Plan Together

our qualified, culturally aware team delivers tailored support with professionalism and consistency.

3. Deliver

as you grow in confidence and independence, we step back and ensuring you have the tools and capacity to lead your own journey.

4. Empower

This yarn is for young people or families who want to understand what YLS can offer and how we do things differently.

During the call, we'll take the time to get to know you: where you're at, what you want to work towards, and what kind of support feels right for you. We'll take through your goals, the NDIS supports you already have and where YLS might be able to step in.

book a yarn!

You'll learn more about how our team works - culturally grounded, community-led and focused on building your independence, not dependency. There’s no pressure to sign up or commit; this is simply a space to connect, ask questions, and see if we’re the right fit for you.

Yarns usually take around 20 minutes and can include family, carers, or support coordinators if you’d like them involved.

Youth Led Services acknowledges that

we are working and walking on traditional lands of First Nations people of this country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of all the lands we travel through. We hold heart for the injustices to Country through invasion and understand that the trauma is embedded into the depths of the spirits. We also acknowledge the resilience and strength of First Nation peoples show true warrior spirit.

First Nations people have worked and walked in two worlds successfully for centuries, and have been able to maintain cultural practices through a cultural genocide and provide support and learning for our non-Indigenous peoples in Australia. We extend our acknowledgment to First Peoples around the world, holding space in our hearts of the injustices of invasion that have been experienced by many of our Indigenous brothers and sisters.

We have heart, spirit and ancestors that guide us through our journey, we will walk this path remembering the footprints before us and creating space for the ones that will walk after us.

© Ancestors Singing 2020.