Kristy Zabaznow, Senior Social Worker I work across JSW’s youth programs, supporting young people to identify and address their barriers and find ways to succeed on their own terms. Working with young people often means being that person who plants a tiny seed, waters...
Leanne When she couldn’t score a bed in a friend’s house, Leanne was homeless.When we met her, she was using drugs and alcohol heavily and often in trouble with the police. A victim of severe childhood violence and trauma, Leanne had also been referred to Waratah for...
Aaron Aaron’s life was in chaos. At home, he clashed constantly with his stepdad. At school, when he wasn’t suspended for fighting, he was bullied. He had severe anxiety and was self-harming. Headspace was supporting Aaron to tackle his mental health issues and adapt...
Amy Amy’s mental health had been fragile for a long time. She had a history of self-harm and was considered a suicide risk. When we met her, Amy was living dangerously. She was suspended from school, and she disappeared from home for days on end. She was trading sex...
Damian Damian was struggling on all fronts. School and home were conflict zones, so he avoided being there as much as possible. At home, he fought with his Mum. At school, he fought with pretty much everyone. Damian took medication to help manage his shaky mental...
