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Counsellor (AFC)
AFC Project is a non government
community service to support &
care for parents & teenagers.
Funding Body
AFC Project is funded by the Department of
Community Services through Community
Service Grants Program (CSGP)
AFC Project is auspiced by the Jesmond
Neighbourhood Centre, premises owned by
the Newcastle City Council
Target Area
The AFC project at Jesmond
Neighbourhood Centre services the
Newcastle City Local Government Area.
Target Group
Consumers of AFC services are families with
teenaged children requiring support, counselling
&/or referral to meet their unique assessed needs.
Presenting issues may include: family breakdown,
homelessness, at risk behaviours, challenging
behaviours, educational struggles, drug/alcohol
related problems, relationship difficulties, sexuality,
emotional, physical, sexual abuse, mental health
issues
Counselling
Support
Advocacy
Education
Information
Referral to specialist agencies
Act as a resource for other agencies
Inadequate funding
Limited resources
Limited space
Time constraints
Inadequate referral agencies for youth