We believe every young person deserves to thrive – not just survive
Approximately 384,000 (12%) young people aged 15
to 24
aren’t in employment, education or training.
34% Young Australians are in danger of being the first generation in memory to have lower living standards than their parents’ generation.
More than 1 in 5 rate their mental health as poor or very poor
More than half of young Australians aged 18 to 24 feel lonely
At Youth Options, we want our young people to know they don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
We provide support to young people experiencing social disadvantage.
Our programs build confidence and skills through activities focused on social and emotional learning, skill development, and work preparedness.
From the voice of our young participants
Our Service Beneficiaries
We recognise the complexities that many of our service users face, which are identified collectively as highly vulnerable and disadvantaged, with participation reflecting
Disability 52%
Learning difficulties 42%
Mental health concerns 40%
Social anxiety 34%
Low literacy and numeracy 30%
Family dysfunction 27%
Bullied at school 18%
State Care 15%
Domestic violence 10%
Indigenous 9%
Youth Options is committed to transforming lives by offering guidance and opportunities, walking alongside young people on their journey without judgement and providing a safety net.
“We are thrilled about the positive impact the service has had on her and never imagined the turn around that has been achieved.”
- A Grateful Mum, 2024
Preparing Today for a Brighter Tomorrow
Youth Options offer much more than short-term quick fixes. We nurture young people’s potential and empower them with the confidence and skills to thrive in an uncertain world.
We prepare young people for long-term success through a whole-person approach. Our tailored support packages include learning programs, advocacy, mentoring and case management.
Our services adopt a strengths-based, trauma-informed and experiential learning model. This human-centred approach is adaptable and responsive, focusing on social-emotional learning, skill development, and work readiness.
NDIS Adelaide
As a registered provider, we transform the lives of young people living with a disability through a highly individualised service. Our experiential capacity-building programs empower young people to develop their confidence, skills and resilience that takes them out of a cycle of low skilled, low paid and insecure employment and into an employment pathway where they can thrive.
Tailored Learning
Youth Space offers tailored learning and support to young people from schools across Adelaide.
Our engagement programs and SACE subject facilitation are grounded in trauma-informed practice and experiential learning.
Video Game Testing Social Enterprise
Raising the Game offers Quality Assurance (QA) services for game studios while providing young people with micro-accredited training and support to use their neurodiversity to thrive in employment.
Pathways to Meaningful Employment
Youth Options offers pathways to meaningful employment through our specialised service model.
We strive to equip all young people with the necessary tools and opportunities to realise their full potential, benefit from work, and achieve social and economic participation.
We view each young person as an individual and tailor their learning outcomes to their strengths, abilities and passions.
“Being surrounded by people who had the best intentions of helping me, has drastically changed the path my life has gone down.”
- Participant, 2024
Strategic Priorities for 2024 - 2027
Youth Options is committed to creating a community where young people have the
opportunity to achieve their dreams. Our strategic priorities for 2024 – 2027 focus on:
· Financial stability
· Door opening opportunities
· Impact
· Optimisation
· Expansion
You can read how we address these priorities in our latest Annual Impact Report.
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Will you help us transform lives with a tax-deductible donation?
Donations to Youth Options allow us to support young people who need a hand-up to discover and achieve their future goals.
