Engadine District Youth Service

EDYS Drop In Temporarily Suspended

Please read the following announcement from EDYS regarding temporary suspension of our Drop In arrangements. This includes our EDYS Expression Initiative.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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2021 Charity Golf Day

Join us on Friday, 21st May 2021 for a great day of golf, while helping to raise money for Sutherland Shire Family Services.
Golf Day Sponsorship Opportunities

Sutherland Shire Family Services are hosting a Charity Golf Day on Friday 21st May 2021. We are looking for sponsors to help make this event a tremendous success. More information about the event and sponsorship opportunities available here.
SSFS Announce FREE Domestic Violence Information Sessions for women

SSFS today announced two upcoming FREE Domestic Violence Information Workshops - one on April 19th & one on May 10th - designed to inform local women who have been impacted by domestic violence to better understand their options, and support available to them.
Domestic Violence Information Session: Family Law Court & Mediation Processes

These FREE information sessions are for women who has experienced domestic violence to understand their options an support available. The 2 hour session includes information on the Family Law Court and alternatives like mediation. It includes guest speakers from a Family Law Solicitor and a Family Dispute Resolution practitioner.

EDYS School Holiday Program Term 1 2021

Come enjoy some FREE school holiday activities at EDYS!
New angel mural kicks off the Pieces of Engadine initiative

The EDYS team delivered the Pieces of Engadine Initiative in late 2020, with local youths engaged in creating the public street art in conjunction with local artist, funded by Sutherland Shire Council's Community Grants program. The new "Angel mural" is a social media favourite amongst local teens.
EDYS Announces Term 4 Program

EDYS has announced their Term 4 Programming, with each day offering a varied activities around their standard afternoon social space. Teens aged 12-18 are welcome to attend. Call the EDYS team on 9548 2734 or email [email protected] for more info.
Love Bites is Back in Action At Sylvania High

It was great to be back in schools, following our Covid shutdown of many programs - with the Love Bites team returning to Sylvania High School in September. This Respectful Relationship Program was enjoyed by over 100 Year 10 students.
September 2020 School Holiday Program Announced

We have a great line-up of School Holiday activities this coming September/ October School Holidays, so put us in your diary, and come do some fun stuff with us! From fitness classes, to art & craft, gardening, Escape Room & Trivia - EDYS will keep you busy while you take a break from the books!
We're Back! Afternoon Social Space Drop In is back on!

EDYS Social Space is now back! With Covid-safe measures in place, new staff and exciting programs on the agenda, there's no better time to come back to EDYS and check things out! Social Space Drop in is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:30pm - 5pm.
EDYS announce July School Holiday prorgam

Engadine District Youth Services announced our July School Holiday program,. offering fantastic free activities Tuesday - Friday each dau from 11am - 1pm.
Respectfully Curious Support for LBGTIQ+ Youth

Respectfully Curious is a weekly support and social group for LGBTIQ+ young people and their allies to come together to talk, learn and be their authentic selves in a safe, inclusive and respectful space, without fear or judgement.
EDYS Expression Initiative back for another year!

The. hugely successful EDYS Expression Initiative has been funded for another year, delivering a fantastic program of Mindfulness, Art and Music workshops for young people in the Shire.
EDYS Celebrates EDYS TV achievements with End of Year Party

The EDYS Team celebrated their end of year achievements, and recognised all participants who contributed to EDYS TV by hosting a party on Friday, 13th December 2019

National Domestic Violence issue in the news - but locally, what can we do?

Here in the Sutherland Shire, we see hundreds of “Hannah’s” each year – women who are living an unimaginable nightmare, experiencing many forms of domestic violence, trying to leave their violent partners, who fear for their and their children’s lives. Women who come to us for help.
Djanaba director Jann celebrates 30 years service

Today we celebrated, Jann Griffiths, our Djanaba Occasional Care Centre Director for her 30 years of service to SSFS, with a team morning tea. This was a wonderful opportunity to thank Jann for caring for and brightening the lives of more than a thousand children during this time.
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Pull Ya Head In - DV Awareness Campaign

Sutherland Shire Family Services (SSFS) are proud to share our “Pull Ya Head In” Anti-Violence Awareness Campaign.
Closure of Djanaba Occasional Childcare Centre

It is with deep sadness and disappointment that we advise that Djanaba Occasional Childcare Centre will close indefinitely, effective from Close of Business today, Thursday the 26th March 2020.
2019-2020 Annual Showcase Presentation & Annual Report

We are proud to present our 2019-2020 Service Showcase and Annual Report, which highlights the many programs, groups and services that Sutherland Shire Family Services provide.
Join our Virtual Movement Challenge to help SSFS help local families impacted by domestic violence

Sutherland Shire Family Services have today launched a Virtual Movement Challenge fundraiser, helping local families stay motivated to remain active and healthy while we self-isolate or social distance in these times of COVID-19. By participating in the Challenge, our Community can help us, as we raise funds to continue the work we do in supporting local families impacted by domestic violence.
Child Protection Helpline

The Child Protection Helpline - 132 111 - is a number for the general public to report child abuse or neglect.
COVID-19 Virus Update - Services Unaffected at SSFS

With the World Health Organisation this week categorising COVID-19 as a Global Pandemic.. As at today's date (Friday 13th March), there are no interruptions to SSFS programs or services. We are reviewing the situation daily and following Government about service cancellation. We have taken heightened precautions around hygeine and cleanliness, and are encouraging all staff and clients to do the same.
Big Feelings in Little People: Emotion Coaching Workshop for Parents

This FREE Parent Education/ Emotion Coaching Workshop Series will be held on Wednesdays for 4 weeks during May (5, 12, 19 & 26) at our Jannali Centre. This 4 week program will help parents understand what emotion coaching is, and how they can use it to help their children understand and better manage their emotions. Limited places available.