Drop In - Gugan Gulwan

The Gugan Gulwan Drop In program operates daily during centre hours, Monday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm. The program is a soft entry point for young people who maybe experiencing exclusion due to behaviours of concern or other challenges. The program is responsive to community needs and is a safe space for young people to gather with immediate support available to and for them. The Drop In program welcomes all young people to the Centre. Drop In support includes:

• Engage and support young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth
• Drug and Alcohol information sessions in an informal, non-threatening environment
• Provide nutritional information and healthy meals
• Promote healthy lifestyles and decision making
• Harm minimisation strategies and information
• Mental health information and support
• Education information, support and advocacy
• Referral and linkages
• Encourage and promote cultural practices and understanding
• Social/community inclusion
• Provide a culturally sensitive safe space for young people