Question 1

Why was Street Industries established?

Accepted Answer

Street Industries was created in response to an identified need and significant service gap. The majority of youth-focused services provide centre-based services; Street Industries provides a suite of unique initiatives designed to support children and young people who are hard to reach and often face complex issues.

Question 2

Who does Street Industries support?

Accepted Answer

Many of the young people that Street Industries work with have limited opportunities and will not engage with mainstream youth services due to their challenging behaviours, complex needs and/or cultural barriers. Street Industries provides culturally responsive service to those young people whose needs cannot be met through existing services and programs.

Question 3

What is Street Industries?

Accepted Answer

Street Industries is a not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to working with children and young people doing it tough across NSW. We offer a range of innovative community-led initiatives and programs that build capacity and resilience through mentoring, life skills, leadership and community development.

Question 4

Are Donations to Street Industries Tax Deductable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all donations over $2.00AUD made to Street Industries are fully tax deductible. When you make a donation online, you will receive a receipt to your nominated email address for your records.

Street Industries is a Registered Charity (ABN: 61 105 074 265). Street Industries is registered with the The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

Information about this registration can be found here.

Question 5

How can I Partner with Street Industries?

Accepted Answer

Street Industries currently has a number of both Community and Corporate Partnerships. Current Partnership information can be view on our partnership page.
If you are interested in discussing a partnership with Street Industries, please contact Samey on 0404 614 522 or at partnerships@streetindustries.org.au.

Question 6

What type of issues can Street Industries help with?

Accepted Answer

Street Industries provides a holistic service and looks at all aspects of a young person's life. Some of the issues/challenges include but not limited to; 
Police & Legal Issues
Violence and anger management
Mental Health issues
Abuse and Neglect
Destructive relationships
Rejections and Social isolation
Homelessness
Family Breakdown
Truancy
Cultural Connection
Disengagement from School/Education
Bullying
Unemployment
Alcohol and other Substance Abuse

Question 7

What type of services does Street Industries provide?

Accepted Answer

Street Industries offers a range of services, including direct services to young people, e.g., outreach & one on one support in schools and community. Street Industries also provides community development initiatives working with the whole community to improve young people's access to support and opportunities and enhance the community environment

Direct Services to Young People -  Mentoring, Outreach, Education, Employment Programs, Leadership, Health & Well Being. 
Community Development – Work with the community to enhance services and improve the environment for young people. This includes working with local youth services, local government, 
Advocacy – Working alongside Peak Bodies & Government to advocate for young people who don't have a voice. 
Training (For Young People & Community Service Professionals) 
Consultation

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