aims & values

The aims of NYAS are:

To provide a continuum of accommodation options to young people and young families.

To provide outreach support to those living in their own homes and for those who have recently moved out of NYAS’ supported accommodation.

To provide support services that offer young people and their children and partners a comprehensive and holistic range of extension programs to improve their social and economic well being.

To work with other youth services in addressing youth homelessness.

To promote greater community awareness of the issues of homelessness, especially as they affect young people.


The values of NYAS are:

To meet the needs of our community
To provide a range of accommodation and support services for homeless young people and young families in the Nepean Region. We undertake these services in a caring way that is safe, supportive and non-judgemental. We respect their independence and confidentiality.

To meet the needs of our staff
Our staff are a vital and valued component of our services. It is through their efforts that we can achieve our vision. At the core of our values is integrity, teamwork, ethics and responsible behaviour.

To meet the requirements of our funding providers
To continue to provide a range of accommodation and support services we must meet certain performance measures. We believe in providing quality services that meet the needs of young people, young families, our funding providers and the community through which we serve.