Knowledge Base

This is a resource for anyone who works with people including workers in the youth, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, housing/homelessness, justice, educational and family support sectors, as well as general practitioners and teachers. In addition to providing service profiles, this resource also provides strategy-based information for workers. 

Young people are presenting at youth services with increasingly complex issues. An increasing demand on youth services reflects the extent to which young people are requiring the support and services available to them. As a result, it is important that workers offer appropriate and effective support and referrals for young people. It is hoped that this handbook will support workers to provide referrals that are both efficient and responsive to the needs of young people.