Youturn (formerly United Synergies) is a not-for-profit that was started 30 years ago to help address youth homelessness in the Noosa region.
Since then, our organisation has grown substantially and we now work across Australia, supporting people of all ages, with a focus on four core areas of Child Safety, Homelessness, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
We support people to have a safe and affordable place to live.
(e.g. Community Service including Child Safety and Homelessness programs)
We support people to flourish and experience high mental wellbeing.
(e.g. Mental Health and Wellbeing Services including headspace, Youth Enhanced Services and StandBy Support After Suicide)
Youturn has a strong history of helping those in need. This may be when someone is experiencing homelessness, find themselves in an unsafe environment, are feeling depressed or anxious.
In 1989, when we started, we helped 6 youths with accommodation and 30 years later our services have grown to supporting over 19,000 people to live healthy and meaningful lives.
Your donations and support can have an instant impact and go a long way to provide vital needs to our vulnerable people in the local community.
Most people reach out to us in times of intense crisis or emotional distress, seeking our understanding and compassion. Our staff provide non-judgmental, individualised support to those in need, ensuring we are delivering on our Mission, Vision and Values.
Our organisation is a company limited by guarantee. We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC), classified a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.
StandBy Support After Suicide is a program of Youturn Limited
Youturn supports young and vulnerable people of all ages across Australia, committed to ensuring that they have access to secure and affordable housing, and enjoy optimal mental wellbeing.
Youturn would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We value their cultures, identities, and continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and are committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, by providing services that are welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate and inclusive
Youturn is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. Youturn welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Youturn Youth Support is a not-for-profit organisation which works in 14 locations across Southern Queensland and is focused on supporting young people in their times of need, by delivering quality services across three core focus areas.
In 1989, five volunteers supported six young people in accommodation. Today we employ over 160 staff and support 8,600 young people and their families annually.
If you have reason to suspect a child is experiencing, or is at risk of abuse, contact The Child Safety Service Centre on 1800 177 135 or (07) 3235 9999 (24 hours a day) if outside business hours
If you need help with accommodation, or need an emergency shelter or you are at risk of experiencing homelessness, call the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753
If this is not an emergency, but you still need our support, check out our programs here
If you are experiencing emotional distress and need to talk to someone call Lifeline which offers 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
Call Lifeline on 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 24 hr 1800 551 800
Your support can greatly influence and make a positive impact in a young person’s life and helps us to sustain our mission to care for the young people in our local communities. Below are some of the ways you can give your support:
Thank you for your support!
“Giving is not just about making a donation, it is about making a difference.”
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