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About us

About us

Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service is a community services organisation that has been helping people battle poverty and disadvantage since 1976.

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What we do

We support disadvantaged women, families and young people across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, research the causes of social injustice and advocate for change.

Who we are

We are a Melbourne-based independent community services organisation whose mission and values are inherited by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.

Why women?

We recognise that investing in services that improve the lives of women and girls has a positive flow on effect to families and communities.

Our people

Our CEO Robyn Roberts, senior management team and voluntary board of directors work tirelessly towards achieving social justice and improving the lives of women and girls.

Our partners

We are supported by generous individuals and organisations who share our commitment to effecting positive change for people experiencing disadvantage.

Publications

Our strategic plan 2010-2015 and annual report and accounts provide organisational information together with yearly updates on our work.