Engadine District Youth Service

EDYS Celebrates EDYS TV achievements with End of Year Party

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

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SSFS Supports the 2020 Walk For Respectful Relationships

We have been proud to have been a part of the organising committee for the 2020 Walk for Respectful Relationships, and many of our team headed outdoors on this gorgeous sunny day to walk in solidarity, and spread awareness of the devastating impacts of domestic and family violence in our community.
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.
Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee Presentation: Part 1: Domestic & Family Violence Training for Faith Communities and Response Pathways

The Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Committee is hosting a Presentation on Domestic & Family Violence, and the impacts of Covid-19 on Community Responses for our Faith Leaders on 26th November 2020. This online gathering will showcase the latest research on Domestic & Family Violence
Pieces of Engadine Term 4 2020

Join us during Term 4 on Thursdays for Art Murals with Sara, our professional artist - as over the course of 6 weeks we create an art piece to showcase in Engadine!

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.
EDYS Drop In Temporarily Suspended

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Until further notice EDYS Drop-In is suspended to ensure we are protecting our community. This includes our EDYS Expression Initiative programs. Staff are on-site and available for individual support in person or by phone if required.
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.
Walk The Walls 2019

In November last year, in partnership with Sutherland Shire Council, EDYS hosted a 2 day workshop in the leadup to the "Walk the Walls" Festival, giving young artists an opportunity to design and create an art piece to contribute to the festival.
Inaugural Love Bites Reflections Award Presentation

Sylvania High School student Nathan McConnell was today awarded the inaugural Sutherland Shire Love Bites Reflections Award at a presentation morning tea hosted at Sharks Leagues Club, acknowledging creative excellence and recognising achievement and learning through the Love Bites Respectful Relationships program.

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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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.
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.
International Women's Day 2020 - #EachforEqual

International Women's Day is on this Sunday, 8th March, 2020.. This day is to help forge a gender equal world. Celebrating women's achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

The Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service is funded by Legal Aid NSW. Call 1800 938 227 to find a range of local support services including accommodation, counselling, financial support, court support, legal advice and referrals to government and non-government organisations.
Photo Gallery from 2020 Walk For Respectful Relationships

Don't forget to send us your photos from the 2020 Walk for Respectful Relationships to join us Online Gallery