BYS is an organization that provides various levels of support services to homeless and at-risk young people across Australia. Their services range from immediate crisis support to planned long-term support. They developed "Spin 4 Ya Health" workshops as an engagement and intervention strategy to build relationships with homeless youth and provide health education and services in a flexible, client-directed manner using various art forms and activities. Spin has been recognized as an effective best practice model for engaging disadvantaged young people.

1. SPIN 4 YA HEALTH! Tools for engaging Homeless Young People

4. CRISIS/IMMEDIATE NEED SUPPORT (LEVEL 2) Immediate assistance, Basic order needs including meals, laundry; storage; showers; personal hygiene; clothing; mail collection; computers Financial Assistance – Emergency Relief and Brokerage Information and Referral Medical services Crisis counselling Referral & advocacy for to emergency accommodation, legal assistance etc PLANNED SUPPORT (LEVEL 4) Holistic needs assessment, collaborative goal setting & planned individual support provided by a Key Worker Internal co-case management across teams – regular case conferencing Joint casework with other agencies Specialised Group work Therapeutic Intervention Referral and advocacy Employment and Training GOAL – Stabilization to self-determination BRIEF INTERVENTION (LEVEL 3) Medical and health services Harm Minimisation and Reduction intervention Drug and alcohol services Life skills program; Health promotion and educational workshops Parenting group programs Accommodation and support services Onsite clinics – Centrelink, Legal, Mental Health, others Referral and advocacy ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES/ ENTRY POINTS (LEVEL 1) Fixed site centre – drop-in, activities, arts and cultural processes Outreach strategies e.g. mobile workers; specific activities, community events. Key goal relationship building LEVELS OF SERVICE - BYS MODEL OF SERVICE DELIVERY

8. Spin in Action

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