Welcome to Bridges Reconnect at Woodridge. We provide support to young people between the ages of 12 and 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We help you stabilise your living situation and give you the skills to build your own future through counselling, group work, mediation and practical support to the whole family. We are there for you.
At Bridges Reconnect, we assist young people to:
We also provide confidential advice and services to help you stay in school when things get tough or support you with alternative education. We can also link you up with employment or training options and help you apply for income support through Centrelink (if eligible).
We are available for young people and their families who reside in or attend school in the local areas of Annerley, Beenleigh, Boronia Heights, Browns Plains, Coorparoo, Dutton Park, Eagleby, East Brisbane, Heritage Park, Hillcrest, Fairfield, Greenbank Military Camp, Greenslopes, Highgate Hill, Kangaroo Point, Kingston, Logan Central, Loganholme, Loganlea, Marsden, Park Ridge, Regents Park, Slacks Creek, South Brisbane, Tanah Merah, West End, Woodridge, and Woolloongabba. Young people can call us themselves, or they may be referred by school, other youth agencies and government departments. Families may also contact us to seek information or assistance. Our team is flexible and able to meet with you at school, at an agreed local public place or within the family home where appropriate. These appointments can be outside of school and work hours if necessary.
25 August 2023 | Disability
Teena Ryder is a talented and passionate support worker at YJET in Caboolture who has been with the program for 10 years. To celebrate her decade of dedication, we sat down to find out what drives her. Youth Justice Education Training (YJET) helps at-risk young people get back on their feet. The program supports young people ...
We’d love to hear from you and answer all your questions. Give us a call on 1800 960 433 or fill out the form and we’ll be in touch shortly. We look forward to speaking with you.
