Youth Services

Join a team committed to creating real opportunities for people in our region.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Indigenous Youth Support Program works with Aboriginal young people in the Coonamble Shire who have had contact with; or whose lives have been impacted by, the Criminal Justice System. It aims to reduce the likelihood of further, repeated, or ongoing contact with the system and increasing community safety.
PROGRAM AIMS
To support young people to reduce or cease criminal behaviour and focus on achieving positive outcomes. The program will also focus on young people whose lives have been impacted by the justice system to support them to refrain from offending behaviour.
SERVICE PROVIDES
SERVICE AREA
We provide our service to the following areas.
REFERRALS
Referrals may be made directly to the service by:
COST
REDI.E Youth Service is offered free of charge; funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency

YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This program will target low to medium risk young people aged 12 to 17 and their families where presenting problems, if left unattended, would likely escalate to a point where a more intense program would be needed.
PROGRAM AIMS
To support young people to resolve underlying issues which may affect the young person in the future and focus on achieving positive outcomes. To build resilience and problem-solving skills in young people and promote positive relationships with family, culture, and community. To re-engage and support access to school, alternative education, and employment.
SERVICE PROVIDES
SERVICE AREA
We provide our service to the following areas.
REFERRALS
Referrals may be made directly to the service by:
COST
REDI.E Youth Service is offered free of charge; funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency
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Peter Gibbs

Chief Executive Officer

Peter Gibbs, also known as “Chicka,” is a Gamillaroi man from the community of Weilmoringle on the banks of the Culgoa River in far western NSW. He has over 30 years of experience working across Western NSW in community development and leadership.

Peter has worked in shearing sheds, on cotton fields, for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, TAFE NSW Western Institute, and as an advisor to both Federal and State Government Ministers. He has served on the Skillset Senior College board and is an active member of the Bourke-based Nulla Nulla Local Aboriginal Land Council.

He was instrumental in the establishment of the IPROWD Program — a training model that prepares Aboriginal people for careers in the NSW Police Force, developed after the tragic death of his sister Fiona while in police custody. Today, IPROWD is one of the most recognised programs of its kind in NSW.

Peter continues to lead with purpose and vision, partnering with government, business, and community to create better life outcomes for Aboriginal people across the region.