MAYFS has several teams providing a range of programs and services for Aboriginal young people and families which focus on early intervention, prevention and reintegration. 

Programs

Entry into the following programs is by referral only.

• Warpulaiendi Youth Team: Runs a number of programs targeted towards youth at risk and young Aboriginal people within the youth justice system. The team also provides support to young Aboriginal people at risk within the community.
• Panyappi Program (Mentoring Team): An  Aboriginal youth mentoring service which focuses on crime prevention and early intervention for young people who experience problems that lead them to frequent inner city of other suburban hangouts, placing them at risk of being a victim of crime or engaging in offending behaviour. 
• Taikurtinna Maltorendi (Families Remaining Together): An Aboriginal families program working to strengthen and support families where there is identified risk for children.
• Tirkandi Program: A school retention program supporting young people at Warriappendi School to stay engaged in the formal education system.
• Kurlana Meyunna Karpandi: A family placement program that recruits, trains and supports carers of young Aboriginal people aged between 10 and 18 years of age.

Service goals

• Provide a wide range of culturally based solutions and alternative pathways to divert young people from the Justice system.
• Provide a wide range of cultural pathways for families in child protection.
• Promote consultation, cultural knowledge and skills.
• Promote and advance social, cultural, economic and emotional well-being.
• Promote awareness within the Department of the importance of prevention, early intervention and holistic approaches to service provision.
• Facilitate, foster and strengthen partnerships to reduce the length of time young people and children are in secure care and placements.
• Promote continuous learning and staff development to enable the provision of responsive and effective services.
• Ensure the inclusion of young people and their families in the development and review of our services and programs.

Vision

To provide culturally centred family inclusive services and early intervention programs for Aboriginal children, young people and their families promoting alternatitve pathways that lead to positive change.

Values

We will provide a culturally safe and supportive environment that encourages openness, honesty and accountable service delivery to Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities.

Contacts

Metropolitan Aboriginal Youth and Family Services (MAYFS)
Building 1, Parks Community Centre
Corner Cowan and Trafford Streets
Angle Park SA 5010
Phone: 8243 5733
Fax: 8243 5744