Cornerstone and New Anchor

Who are we?

We exist to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our goal is to see young people reach their full potential, by working with them on a plan that will assist them in reaching their goals and aspirations.

Young people can stay at Cornerstone or New Anchor for a period of up to 2 years. During this time they will be a part of our residential based program, where each young person will be assisted in skills that will equip them for future living.

Our program is beneficial to young people who want to live independently but aren't confident just yet or maybe aren't old enough right now to make that move.

Skills that each young person will be assisted with are cooking, cleaning, budgeting and learning how to live with other young people. Staff are employed to support the young people and keep them accountable, so they reach their goals.

Is there a criteria to be able to stay at Cornerstone or New Anchor?

* You need to be between the ages of 15-18 years of age
* You need to be going to school, Tafe, working, or in the process of doing any of these.

In both houses, residents have there own room with furniture and bedding supplied. Bathrooms are shared. We have a computer room (internet access), a recreation room, and it's only a quick walk to shopping centres and train station.

Both Cornerstone and New Anchor are places where the principles of the Christian gospel are valued, we believe that we are all made in the image of god and therefore there is inherent worth in all of us.

How do you contact us?

Cornerstone - phone/fax is 02 9726 3251
e-mail: csyouth@tpg.com.au

New Anchor - phone/fax is 02 9589 1447
e-mail: nwanchor@bigpond.net.au

You can also contact the manager on 0406 381 241
e-mail: geoff_g_smith@yahoo.com.au