We help to resolve conflict and improve relationships between a young person and their parents or caregivers.
What is it that Ruby's does?
We help young people and their parents or caregivers to resolve conflict and improve relationships. We also welcome young people who are currently not at home, but would like to find a way to return by providing:
a safe place for the young person to stay, spending some nights at Ruby’s and some at home where appropriate
family counselling
24-hour therapeutic support
access to tailored services for families.
Ruby’s supports 12-to-17-year-olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The young person could be:
living at home but at risk of leaving or being kicked out because of conflict or a relationship break down with their family
staying in and out of home (eg spending some nights at home and some nights with friends, extended family or elsewhere)
out of home and haven’t stayed there for a while. They would like to return home and aren’t receiving an independent income from Centrelink.
Hear from Lily and VJ
“Things are much better at home now – I’m much happier there. Ruby’s really helped us get back on track.”
Working with your family
Ruby's is a free service for participants and their families. We work alongside parents and the young person to help bring families together who are experiencing relationship difficulties or conflict.
While everybody’s stay at Ruby’s is different, it involves the young person spending time at one of our Ruby's houses. They can also spend some time at home while going through counselling with their family.
Our youth workers and counsellors support the young person to attend school or day activities. This can help them to build confidence and independence skills, while staying in regular contact with parents and caregivers.
We have four Ruby’s houses in South Australia. These provide 24-hour support and supervision and are located in:
Enfield (four beds)
Thebarton (six beds)
Edwardstown (five beds)
Mount Gambier (five beds).
We also provide outreach counselling across metropolitan Adelaide and in the lower south-east of the state.
If you or someone you know needs accommodation tonight
Please contact Homeless Connect SA to help you find information and a direct referral into homelessness services.
We're here to help
This service is funded through the Department of Human Services, South Australian Housing Authority.
