YOUTH SUPPORT
Since 2001, MADEC has worked closely with Federal and State Departments and the regional youth sector, giving assistance and support for young persons who are vulnerable, have complex needs, and are at risk.
Since 2001, MADEC has worked closely with Federal and State Departments and the regional youth sector, giving assistance and support for young persons who are vulnerable, have complex needs, and are at risk.
MADEC’s youth programs provide a range of individual, holistic support. We help young people to work through barriers they may be facing, with the overarching aim of diverting young people away from circumstances that place them at risk.
The YESS Program is a free, voluntary support service for young people ages between 12-21 who are located within the Mackay and Whitsunday Regions (including Sarina, Pioneer Valley, Bowen, and Collinsville). We connect with organisations and services, providing up-to-date information and referral pathways for young people. ...
The Youth Empowerment and Support Service offers a flexible approach of support designed to meet the needs of the individual by giving:
Our individual and holistic services are aimed at overcoming current barriers and encouraging personal development. Ultimately, we want our youths becoming self-sufficient adults with healthy relationships. We help achieve this by providing quality supports and opportunities allowing youth to go beyond their present circumstances.
Residential care is a living arrangement for children and young people who are unable to live in their family home. While every young person’s story is unique, almost all come from complex family and social situations where they may have experienced trauma, neglect and abuse.
MADEC uses the evidence-based Hope and Healing framework and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model to create a safe, nurturing environments that support young people who have experienced trauma.
MADEC is committed to supporting young people in connecting with their kin and culture, feeling safe and secure, and building life skills to transition into adulthood.
As a leading provider of disability supports, we are chosen to provide support because we bring high quality service and care, ensuring you reach your goals in a comfortable and caring environment.
By upholding and championing young people and persons with a disability in our community, we are supporting their capacity and empowerment in leading rewarding lives.
With unequalled Community spirit, MADEC has fifty years of experience supplying meaningful supports to Mackay and the Whitsundays. Community is a cornerstone of our organisation.
Our values are Person-Centred, Trust, Empowerment, Community, and Excellence. Our shared values, vision, and mission bind us in creating a whole organisation.
Our high-performing team embraces change and challenges the status quo. By sharing knowledge and valuing differences; we shine as individuals and excel as a team.
Do you know someone who could benefit from our Youth Services?
We accept referrals from other agencies, services, organisations, and schools. Young people, families and friends can also self-refer.
Mackay and Whitsunday NDIS provider, supporting persons with a disability and young people.
Phone: 4951 1233
Email: madec@madec.org.au
Visit: 3/17 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740
Business Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8am – 4pm, Friday 8am – 3pm.
After hours emergencies only: 0427 699 072
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MADEC wishes to acknowledge the Yuwi, Giya, Biri and Yuru people; Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.
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ABN: 89 104 409 127
QLD Charity Licence: CH4721728
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