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About

The Ku-ring-gai Youth Development Service (KYDS) provides free and confidential counselling on an individual basis for 12 to 18 years old young people living on Sydney’s North Shore. We also provide free counselling and support for parents as well as family counselling, where the young person and their counsellor feel this to be appropriate. KYDS counsellors use an array of client centred and evidence based approaches such as Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

History

KYDS began its history more than seven years ago when a need for counselling services for adolescents and their families was identified by members of the Rotary Club of Lindfield.

After a lot of effort by many people from Rotary, Ku-ring-gai Council and the community, a site was set up and the practice of counselling commenced in March 2005 - well before the Service was officially opened as the need was so great.

Vision and Mission

Our Vision

To improve the health and well being of young people on Sydney's North Shore.

Our Mission

To provide professional and accessible counselling services, youth development and education to promote positive change for young people and their families.