Tara Jarvis - Coordinator Youth Services

• email: Tara Jarvis
• phone: 9835 7827

Jan Stewart - Community Support Counsellor

Hi , I'm Jan. As a systemic family therapist I provide counselling services to young people and their families, working closely with all team members.

I am located in Kew at the Kew Library Complex. If you have any concerns you would like to run past someone, please call or email if you would like to make an appointment.

Contact Jan:

• email: Jan Stewart
• phone: 9835 7833

Selina Jenkins - Youth Program Worker

Hi, I'm Selina, a program worker who enjoys working with young people on programs and projects they feel passionate about, and things that are important to them that impact both local and wider communities. I'm also involved in organising youth-focused events and work with a number of bands and musicians who use our free rehearsal space.

I am available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I'm always up for having a listen, or a chat. So if you'd like to do either, give me a call or send me an email.

Contact Selina:

• email: Selina Jenkins
• phone: 9835 7829

Brigid Canny - Youth Program Worker

Hi, I'm Brig. I am one of the Program Workers here at Boroondara Youth Services.

I help run the Tomorrow Makers program as well as Waffle On magazine and a range of programs in schools. I am passionate about social justice and promoting creative outlets for young people. When I am not here I can be found attempting to master a fifth chord on the guitar, trying my hand at community theatre or planning overseas adventures.

I am available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Give me a call or an email anytime ... I love a good chat!

Contact Brigid:

• email: Brigid Canny
• phone: 9835 7823

Kylie Delaney - Youth Outreach Support and Program Worker

Hi, my name is Kylie and I am the Youth Outreach Support and Program Worker.

It is within my role to support young people in the local community who may feel they are struggling or need assistance in many different areas of their life. As an outreach worker, I am flexible to meet with young people out in the community at local parks, cafes, shops where I work in a supportive role to help young people achieve their goals. I also provide assistance to school programs in the local community and run two groups after school hours, 'Drawn Together' and 'Reload'.

Contact Kylie:

• email: Kylie Delaney
• phone: 9835 7822

Richard Euston - Youth Outreach Support and Program Worker

Hi, I'm Richo. I am a Support and Program Worker with Boroondara Youth Services.

I provide support for young people around all types of things, such as: Feeling down or anxious; Angry or stressed; Arguments at home or school; Feeling lonely; Not sure what you want to do with your life or how to go about it; or just having an off day. In addition to Youth Support i get involved in a few programs including in schools. 

My approach is to support my clients to make their own decisions and be in control of their own lives. I am all about building resilience in young people. I am always happy to be contacted by young people for support or a few quick questions or just to have a relaxed chat about life.

I am available on Mondays, Tuesday and Fridays.

 Contact Richard:

• email Richard Euston
• Ph: 9835 7821

Zeenah Adam - Youth Planning and Development Worker 

Hi, I'm Zeenah and I am Boroondara's Youth Planning and Development Worker.

I am responsible for making sure Youth Services is working to meet the needs and expectations of young people, their families, schools and youth professionals in the community. If you have any new ideas, suggestions or feedback about the services we provide, do not hesitate to give me a call. 

I am available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Contact Zeenah:

• email: Zeenah Adam
• phone: 9835 7825

Shaun O'Brien - School Focused Youth Service (SFYS) Coordinator

Hi, my name is Shaun and I am the Boroondara SFYS Coordinator. I work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (I share the role with the wonderful Joy Kusserow). 

Fundamentally, the focus of SFYS is to provide support to school communities. We hope to resource schools with information and access to programs and services that compliment their existing health and wellbeing initiatives. 

Things we can help with include:

• referral options for students and parents with additional support needs
• information on in-school wellbeing program
• a wide range of health and wellbeing resources
• professional development for staff
• funding for school/agency partnerships

Please do not hesitate to call Joy or myself to discuss an issue or program for your school. Or if you'd just like a chat, that's quite OK too.

• email: Shaun O'Brien
• phone: 9835 7826

Joy Kusserow - School Focused Youth Service (SFYS) Coordinator

Hi, my name is Joy and I am the Boroondara SFYS Coordinator, sharing the role with Shaun O'Brien. I work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. When I am not at work I am looking after my two daughters.

I do what Shaun does (see above!) and really enjoy working with schools to connect them with local agencies to create creative programs that address their health and wellbeing needs. Feel free to contact me at any time.

Contact Joy:

• email: Joy Kusserow 
• phone: 9835 7828

Verity Wignall  - Administrative and Customer Liaison Officer

• email: Verity Wignall
• phone: 9835 7824