Weave Youth & Community Services

Weave Youth & Community Services Weave is a place-based, community-led organisation based on Gadigal and Bidjigal lands in Sydney. www.weave.org.au

We support children, young people, women, families and communities who face complex social issues, and are impacted by systemic disadvantage. Weave began in 1976, when a group of local Aboriginal women in Redfern/Waterloo advocated for services, activities and support for local young people. Our diverse range of programs have been designed to help tackle issues related to poverty, homelessness, do

mestic violence and abuse, mental health, alcohol and drug misuse, family breakdown, relationship issues, discrimination and the impacts of intergenerational trauma and significant social and systemic disadvantage. Our sites are located on Gadigal and Bidjigal Land with offices in Waterloo, Woolloomooloo and Malabar, Sydney.

This EOFY you can support our life-changing programs like the Weave Kool Kids Program by making a one-off or regular don...
03/06/2026

This EOFY you can support our life-changing programs like the Weave Kool Kids Program by making a one-off or regular donation. Your generous contribution goes directly to supporting children, young people and families to thrive. ⁠
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The Weave Kool Kids Program provides therapeutic programs, mentoring and casework support for children, young people and families in South East Sydney. Through long-term support and skills-based activities, children and young people (aged 7-18) have opportunities to build confidence, strengthen connections to culture and identity and become leaders in their communities.⁠
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Thank you for being a part of the Weave community and supporting our work. As we mark 50 Years of Weave this year, we celebrate the many people who have made Weave what it is today - every single client, community member, staff member, Board member, volunteer, supporter, donor, collaborator and partner is a vital and valued part of the Weave story.⁠
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Donate now: https://weave.raiselysite.com/
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📷️ Jordy Pannowitz and Tristan Edouard
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Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based organisation located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Lands in Sydney, ...
19/05/2026

Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based organisation located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Lands in Sydney, with a deep and long-standing commitment to the communities we walk alongside. Our purpose is to support individual and collective wellbeing and healing in the communities we walk alongside.⁠
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Our place-based approach, combined with long-term commitment and continuity of care, enables Weave to deliver effective, community-centred programs and services. Over five decades, we have developed a deep understanding of local issues, extensive stakeholder relationships and strong intergenerational connections. ⁠
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Weave’s work is grounded in a belief that transformative change takes time, and that meaningful progress is only possible through relationships based on trust, humility and shared learning. Our work is focused on breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and building community capacity. As we look to the future, we remain committed to listening to what our communities need from us in the face of ever-evolving circumstances. ⁠
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Thank you for your ongoing support, generosity and collaboration. There have been so many people over the years who have walked alongside us on this incredible journey. We can’t thank you enough for being one of those people. ⁠
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'Waterloo Girls Centre - The Shop'⁠⁠During renovations of our Weave Women & Children's Centre in 2022, we discovered som...
15/05/2026

'Waterloo Girls Centre - The Shop'⁠
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During renovations of our Weave Women & Children's Centre in 2022, we discovered some very special artworks created by clients and community members dating back to the 1990s and 2000s. ⁠
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Weave Women & Children's Centre, based on Gadigal Land, has always been a safe place for women and children. Originally known as 'The Waterloo Girls Centre and The Shop Women & Children's Centre', the centre became part of Weave in 2006 (then South Sydney Youth Services). ⁠
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Today, Weave Women & Children's Centre provides intensive wrap-around support for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence and abuse and other complex issues. We celebrate the incredible women and children in the Redfern and Waterloo community through community events and projects that honour their stories, leadership and the important role they play in keeping families, culture and community strong. ⁠
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For the last 50 years Weave has delivered place-based, community-centred work that supports individual and collective wellbeing and healing in the communities we walk alongside. ⁠You can support our life-changing programs by making a donation. Every contribution creates meaningful impact and we are deeply grateful for the generosity of our supporters. ⁠You can make a donation here: https://weave.raiselysite.com/
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Please reach out if you are the artist of this piece or have any connection to the artwork. ⁠
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Weave’s Tutoring Program provides free educational support to children and young people in the communities we walk along...
29/04/2026

Weave’s Tutoring Program provides free educational support to children and young people in the communities we walk alongside. The program supports over 100 young people a year through weekly support sessions provided by our skilled volunteers.⁠
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We are so grateful to our team of wonderful volunteers who give their time and skills to support children and young people connected to Weave. Our community of volunteers, supports and partners are a vital and valued part of Weave's work and impact. ⁠
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You can support our life-changing programs by making a donation here https://weave.raiselysite.com/ ⁠
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📷️ Tristan Edouard⁠
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“To flourish, we need to be nurtured, respected and valued. Weave does all of that for young people in the South Sydney ...
25/04/2026

“To flourish, we need to be nurtured, respected and valued. Weave does all of that for young people in the South Sydney area. But it provides much much more – educational and family support, instruction in getting a driver’s licence, programs to develop skills, help when people need support in surviving in tough times. The Weave team – the staff, volunteers and Board – are some of the most dedicated, selfless, generous people I have ever had anything to do with. I have felt inspired by them and their work.” – Hugh Dillon, long-term Weave supporter and volunteer⁠
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We are so grateful to our community of supporters, like Hugh, who are a vital and valued part of Weave's impact.⁠
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This year, we are celebrating a significant milestone - 50 Years of Weave. 2026 marks half a century of showing up with and for communities and supporting individual and collective wellbeing and healing. That’s half a century of being place-based and deeply connected to our community-centred origins.⁠
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Support our life-changing programs at Weave by making a donation. Every contribution creates meaningful impact and supports children, young people, women and families to thrive.⁠
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“Young people are not the leaders of the future but are the leaders of now.” - Jahin⁠⁠Youth Week runs from 16–26 April 2...
21/04/2026

“Young people are not the leaders of the future but are the leaders of now.” - Jahin⁠
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Youth Week runs from 16–26 April 2026 and is a celebration of young people coming together in their communities to connect, express themselves and have their voices heard.⁠ This year’s theme is “Dream. Dare. Do”, encouraging young people to be creative, be courageous and take steps toward their goals.⁠
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Over our 50 year history at Weave, we have consistently witnessed the inspiring advocacy, creativity, strength, talent and leadership of young people in the communities we walk alongside. ⁠
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Our holistic range of programs provide:⁠
- wrap-around support for young people facing challenges including poverty, lack of access to opportunities, homelessness, racism and discrimination⁠
- holistic support for young people impacted by mental health and drug and alcohol issues⁠
- tailored support for young people leaving prison or involved in the criminal justice system⁠
- support to obtain a driver’s licence⁠
- opportunities for young people to build skills and confidence, strengthen connections to community, culture and identity and become leaders and role models in their communities⁠
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You can support our life-changing work at Weave by making a donation. Link in our bio. ⁠
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Image of Jahin from our “What You Don't See” Youth Week project. ⁠
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Weave is looking for a strategic and creative Grants & Fundraising Writer to join our team.⁠⁠Are you a skilled writer wh...
15/04/2026

Weave is looking for a strategic and creative Grants & Fundraising Writer to join our team.⁠
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Are you a skilled writer who is passionate about social justice and impactful storytelling? Join our Fundraising & Communications team and work with a dynamic, well-respected NGO with 50 years experience providing place-based, community-centred support and services for children, young people, women and families.⁠
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In this role you will support the grants life-cycle, including writing applications, reports, and acquittals. You will work with Weave's Fundraising Lead to research, write, and submit compelling grant applications to secure and sustain funding from a range of⁠
existing and prospective funders. ⁠
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You will also support the team to produce written content as needed⁠
for our digital channels, newsletters, presentations, pitches, reports⁠
and stewardship materials.⁠
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Apply by midnight on Sunday 3 May 2026⁠
Find the position description and full details here: https://www.weave.org.au/grants-fundraising-writer/
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We are looking for a strategic and creative Fundraising & Communications Coordinator to join our team at Weave. ⁠⁠You wi...
31/03/2026

We are looking for a strategic and creative Fundraising & Communications Coordinator to join our team at Weave. ⁠
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You will work closely with our Fundraising & Communications team to produce and deliver donor-centric integrated fundraising and communications campaigns and materials that drive donations and increase awareness of Weave’s work and impact with our community, supporters and partners.⁠
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Join a dynamic, well-respected NGO with 50 years experience providing place-based, community-centred support and services for children, young people, women and families.⁠
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Apply by midnight on Sunday 19 April 2026. Find the full details and position description on our website. ⁠
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Weave’s Driving Change Program supports young people who face multiple barriers and challenges in their lives to obtain ...
25/03/2026

Weave’s Driving Change Program supports young people who face multiple barriers and challenges in their lives to obtain their driving licence. Having a driving licence opens doors, creates opportunities and has a profound impact on the lives of our clients and community members.⁠
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Participants in our Driving Change Program receive support through all stages of the licensing journey, from from gaining the required identification to get their Learners, one-on-one support with Driver Knowledge Test practice, supervised driving lessons, all the way through to gaining their unrestricted licence.⁠
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“Even though it’s taken me so long I’m so glad that I’ve finally got my licence. It was an amazing journey, and it’s inspired me to do so much more with my life. I can get to work and I’m now enrolled in uni to do nursing. I have my wings now, I can fly.”⁠ – Driving Change Program client ⁠
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You can support our life-changing programs by making a donation. Every contribution creates meaningful impact, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity. Make a one-off or regular donation here: https://weave.raiselysite.com/
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Photo by Tristan Edouard⁠
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Weave Woolloomooloo is a vibrant youth centre located on Gadigal Land in Sydney, providing support to children and young...
24/03/2026

Weave Woolloomooloo is a vibrant youth centre located on Gadigal Land in Sydney, providing support to children and young people living in the Woolloomooloo community. It is a safe and welcoming space for young people and families from the local community and surrounding areas.

Weave Woolloomooloo provides:
- casework support to young people and families
- creative and innovative youth-led projects and events that build the capacity and cohesion of the community
- creative therapies for children and young people

Support our life-changing programs at Weave by making a donation. Every contribution creates meaningful impact and supports children, young people, women and families to thrive: https://weave.raiselysite.com/

Illustration by Christopher Rowland
Photography by Tristan Edouard

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Corner Elizabeth And Allen Streets
Sydney, NSW
2017

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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