About Us

Youth Lifestyle Options Pty Ltd is a private company that currently operates within South East Queensland providing accommodation and support services to children and young people.

We provide residential and support services for complex and at-risk youth, with a therapeutic and programmatic response to stabilisation and transition from care needs.

These include support and intervention to foster care placements that are considered under stress, placement options with a therapeutic approach, counselling, early intervention programs and youth group services.

Our service provision ensures that an appropriate level of support is provided to young people in a way that is consistent with their needs and support individual growth in a way that is cost-effective and not wasteful or revenue-driven.

OUR VISION

Providing flexible and creative lifestyle options for young people to maximise their potential for success and opportunities for personal growth

OUR PRACTICE GUIDELINES

Child Centred
Individual Needs Based
Family and Community Connections
Commitment
Strength Based
Collaborative
Goal Driven & Outcome Based

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Generating a young person's sense of responsibility and mastery over their life
Young people's participation in decision making
Providing opportunities and environments conducive to young people making positive and appropriate choices for their lives
Assisting young people in the development of skills
Enhancing young people's strengths
Open communication, transparency and a team work approach
Increased insight and awareness for young people and those supporting them
To promote young people's connection within the community

OUR MISSION

To create an environment of safety for young people
To enhance learning opportunities for young people in preparation for their next stage in life
To work collaboratively with stakeholder's to create a consistent and supportive model of care
To focus on early intervention and prevention options
To provide a shift in the way in which models of alternative and residential care are viewed

Youth Lifestyle Options services are grounded within a therapeutic context.

Accommodation, support and intervention services assess the needs of the young person, design individual programs and assist the young person to overcome their difficulties in reaching their potential.

Youth Lifestyle Options is always looking for youth workers to join our team in providing services to young people. If you are interested in becoming a youth worker for YLO view our application page.