Yara Yarning's: Youth Mentoring Program
Our mentoring program supports young people to set and achieve their goals, to strengthen their sense of identity and wellbeing.
Child and Youth Counselling
Supporting young people with life's tricky situations our counselling team will support your family towards your goals
Child and Youth Groups
Join us for our group programs delivered by our Aboriginal & Non-Aboriginal team of practitioners. Groups delivered in-school and in-community settings.
Our Story
Yara Family Connections
We are a family owned local organisation working with community for community.
Yara is a Kaurna word meaning two worlds, the coming together of two separate things. Each their own individual, but together making something more. To us, Yara is the idea of walking two worlds, of balancing the needs of Culture and Western Systems. It’s the balancing of us as individuals, but also partners, families, friends. It’s symbolic of keeping true to ourselves whilst embracing the coming together of two things for better outcomes. We add to each other, just as we add to our communities. We work to empower young people to see their worth, and to build on their individual strength to add something special to their own lives, and also their communities.
Meet our Team
Yara Family Connections Practitioners
Part of the Yara ethos is valuing diversity. Our practitioner team is made up of staff from Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal heritage and staff from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. We have a diverse range of skills and qualifications to best suit your families needs.
Trevor (He/Him)
Director & Aboriginal Youth Mentor
Trevor is a proud Narungga & Ngarrindjeri Man who specialises in supporting youth through Culturally safe mentoring. Trevor supports young people using individualised, trauma responsive and integrated frameworks.
Mel (She/Her)
Director & Counsellor
Mel is an experienced counsellor of 17yrs, has worked across child and youth counselling, FDV counselling and leadership. She looks after the operational management for YFC & offers clinical supervision & training to professionals.
Jamie (He/Him)
Aboriginal Youth Mentor - Junior
Jamie is a proud Pitjanjatjara & Yankunjatjara Man starting his journey working alongside young people as a youth mentor. He dedicated to giving back to his Community and supporting young people to thrive.
John (He/Him)
Aboriginal Youth Mentor
John is a proud Kokatha/Mirning Man who is dedicated to supporting young people achieve their goals. John has specialist skills in supporting youth with complex needs, young people with disabilities & youth who have experienced tricky times.
Contact Us
To discuss a customised program, or to make an enquiry call 0403 630 123 or complete the form below and we will get back to you.
Our Hours
MON-FRI 9am – 5pm
Contact Us
Phone: 0403 630 123
Email: info@yarafamilyconnections.com
Location
Services are available in-office by appointment or outreach to your school.
182 Peachey Rd, Smithfield Plains