Funding Options & Eligibility Criteria
Young Leaders Youth Services (YLYS) is a paid mentoring and disability support provider offering structured programs for young people and adults aged 7–26 of all abilities. Our supports are designed to empower individuals through personal development, community engagement, and tailored wraparound services.
Eligibility Criteria
To access YLYS supports, participants must have an approved funding source, which may include:
1. NDIS Funding
Participants aged 7–26 who have approved NDIS budgets under relevant support categories (Plan-Managed or Self-Managed only).
2. Labour Hire / Service Contract Funding
Referrals through organisations or agencies who fund the service directly, such as:
DCJ/ Youth Justice
OOHC providers
NGOs
Youth services
3. Private Funding
Families, carers, guardians, may privately fund supports.
Who We Support
NDIS Participants (Ages 7–26): Plan-Managed or Self-Managed
OOHC Young People (Ages 7-19): Referred and funded by agencies or caseworkers
Community Participants (Ages 7-17): Self-funded or family-funded supports
Adults 18+ (Self-Managed/Plan-Managed NDIS): Eligible to complete referral forms directly