Youth Development Skills exists to empower Youth across South Australia to build life and home skills, engage in local sport & community clubs, gain real work experience and step confidently into meaningful employment.
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Through tailored one-on-one mentoring and strong partnerships with local businesses, organisations and the community, we create and guide clear pathways that help young people take control of their future.
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Shaping brighter futures with positive opportunities one young person at a time.
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Our mission is to address the opportunity gap and break cycles of disadvantage. Through guidance and employment opportunities, young people gain choices, input and control over their next steps.
Empowering todays youth to feel a strong sense of self-worth, focus and belonging is not just a task, it's our responsibility.
By investing in their potential, we shape a better tomorrow.
Youth Services
Through consistent, safe and practical mentoring and life skills development, young people build the confidence, knowledge and habits they need to live independently.
Our support programs are designed to create pathways for positive relationships, community inclusion and purpose.
This strong foundation helps young people gain employment and skills to engage in a positive day-to-day life.
Work Experience
& Placements
Employment Paths
& Support
Mentoring &
Personal Development
From opportunity to employment - we lead the way to brighter futures and new communities.
Get in Touch!
If you are looking for support, services, partnership opportunity or would like to learn more, we are here to help.
YDS Community Members
THANK YOU
to our dedicated partners & sponsor supports.
