Weave Youth & Community Services

What Weave Youth & Community Services does

Weave Youth & Community Services is a non-profit, place-based community organisation founded in 1976 and headquartered in Waterloo, Sydney, on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Lands. It delivers a portfolio of direct-service programs to children, young people, women, and families affected by systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma, with over 70% of clients identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Core offerings include the Weave Kool Kids Program (ages 7–13), Creating Futures Justice Program, Speak Out Dual Diagnosis Program, Driving Change (driver licensing), the Weave Women & Children's Centre with the Staying Home Leaving Violence Program, the Tutoring Program, Youth and Community-Led Projects, the Aboriginal Cultural Engagement (ACE) Program, and cultural events such as the South East Block Party and Mad Pride.

The organisation operates from multiple community sites in Waterloo (including the headquarters at 1B Elizabeth St and the Weave Women & Children's Centre at 133 Morehead St), Woolloomooloo, Maroubra, La Perouse, and Malabar, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors chaired by community leaders including Helen Graney and Aboriginal cultural leader Uncle Dean. It is accredited under Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES), registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), and holds ABN 77 722 376 568. Day-to-day leadership rests with CEO Siobhan Bryson, supported by Mark Thorne (Aboriginal Cultural Engagement Manager) and Nicole (Operations, Risk & Compliance Manager).

Funding is sourced primarily from NSW Department of Communities and Justice commissioning and Sydney Local Health District contracts, supplemented by corporate and philanthropic grants (Sydney Women's Fund, Bendigo Bank Clovelly Community Branch, Clubs NSW, Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, NSW Multicultural Grants, Women NSW), in-kind corporate support (Mirvac, Koskela, Bunnings, Accor), donations, and fundraising events. All programs and services are provided free of charge to clients. Weave operates no proprietary technology platform; service delivery, case management, and community engagement are conducted in person, with only a Salesforce/Pardot newsletter capture layer disclosed.

Name

Weave Youth & Community Services

Legal name

Weave Youth & Community Services

Website

https://weave.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weave Youth & Community Services is a Sydney-based non-profit founded in 1976 that delivers place-based programs supporting children, young people, women, and families affected by systemic disadvantage, with over 70% of clients identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services and Social Support

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG), Inclusive Early Intervention & Transition-to-Preschool Services (EDACAFAM)

Keywords

• Community services
• Youth support programs
• Domestic violence services
• Family welfare programs
• Aboriginal community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterloo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government and Funder Contracts: Weave receives funding through government contracts and grants to deliver community service programs including domestic violence support, youth services, and Aboriginal cultural engagement programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organisation raises funds through donations, charity gala events, and fundraising campaigns to supplement government funding and support program delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Weave Youth & Community Services is a non-profit organization that delivers community-based social services for children, young people, women, and families facing systemic disadvantage in greater Sydney. Programs address domestic and family violence, youth justice involvement, education support, and Aboriginal community wellbeing, with delivery grounded in an Aboriginal Healing Framework and place-based practice.

Product overview

Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based, community-led organization offering a holistic portfolio of social support programs and community services. The core offerings include: youth development programs (Kool Kids for ages 7-13, Youth Advocates Group), justice support services (Creating Futures Justice Program), mental health and wellbeing programs (Speak Out Dual Diagnosis, Mad Pride events), practical life skills support (Driving Change for licensing, Tutoring Program), family and domestic violence services (Weave Women & Children's Centre with Staying Home Leaving Violence Program), and Aboriginal cultural engagement programs (ACE). These programs are delivered through physical community hubs in Waterloo, Woolloomooloo, and surrounding areas, supplemented by community-led events and projects. The organization does not offer a software platform or digital product; all services are delivered through direct person-to-person support, group programs, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kool Kids Program An after-school engagement program for children (typically aged around 7 to 13) delivered free of charge through Weave Youth & Community Services. Designed for children and families needing a safe after-school environment.
• Tutoring Program An educational tutoring program supporting children with their schoolwork, delivered by Weave Youth & Community Services on a free-to-participant basis. Targeted at school-aged children needing additional learning support.
• Driving Change Program A program supporting young people involved in or at risk of involvement with the youth justice system through mentoring and pro-social engagement, delivered by Weave Youth & Community Services.
• Domestic and Family Violence Support Services Support services for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, including crisis response, advocacy, and pathways to safety, delivered by Weave Youth & Community Services on a free, accessible basis.
• Aboriginal Healing Framework-based Services Culturally grounded community services for Aboriginal children, young people, women, and families, designed and delivered under the organization's Aboriginal Healing Framework to ensure cultural safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 170 children supported annually through Kool Kids Club
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Twenty10minorOthers · 10 June 2026Youth Advocates at Weave gifted a tapestry artwork to Twenty10 as part of the Sew-Wot project. Twenty10 is a community organisation supporting LGBTQIA+ young people. The artwork symbolises identity, self-expression, and the strength of those who persevere.
• Professor Marie Bashir Centre (RPA)minorOthers · 10 June 2026Youth Advocates gifted a naturalistic tapestry artwork to the Professor Marie Bashir Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, expressing care and support for guests accessing mental health services.
• OzHarvestminorOthers · 10 June 2026OzHarvest received a tapestry artwork as a gesture of gratitude for its role in addressing food insecurity in the Weave community. Many Weave clients and community members have had experiences with OzHarvest directly or through the Nourish program.
• Kobie DeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Kobie Dee, a Gomeroi man, rapper and master storyteller, is a key strategic partner in Weave's community events including the annual South East Block Party. Kobie Dee is a role model connected to Weave since age 10, and his advocacy and music inspire young people in the community. The South East Block Party is co-designed and co-delivered with Kobie Dee and Randwick Council.
• Randwick CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Randwick Council partners with Weave on the South East Block Party, an annual community event celebrating Youth Week in Maroubra on Bidjigal Land. The partnership enables delivery of free community events with live music, activities, and cultural celebrations.
• Sewn by MobcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sewn by Mob led sewing, mending, tailoring and upcycling workshops for the Sew-Wot tapestry project, helping young people learn hand-sewing techniques and design principles.
• Let's Go SurfingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Let's Go Surfing provided surf instructors for Weave Women & Children's Centre's first-ever Surf Day at Bondi Beach and for annual Salt Water Dreaming Camps. The partnership enables outdoor activities and cultural connection through surfing for children and young people.
• Eastern Wood TurnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastern Wood Turners volunteers supported Weave's Kool Kids Billy Cart Building program, providing expertise and guidance for children building their own billy carts over an 8-week program.
• Surf Camp AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurf Camp Australia has partnered with Weave for annual Salt Water Dreaming Camps, providing surf instruction, meals, and facilities for Aboriginal children and young people from the Kool Kids program.
• Stand Up (Jewish Leadership Organisation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStand Up, a Jewish leadership organisation, partnered with Weave's Kool Kids Program for a Year 7 Switch camp, providing cross-cultural leadership experiences for young people.
• Belvoir TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelvoir Theatre collaborated with Weave's Kool Kids to deliver an acting program for young people from La Perouse, providing professional theatre facilitation and performance opportunities.
• True Vibenation (Bheki and Vulli)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHip hop artists Bheki and Vulli of True Vibenation delivered a Hip Hop Program for Kool Kids, teaching the history of hip hop and music skills to young participants.
• Uncle Dean (Aboriginal Community Cultural Leader)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUncle Dean has supported Weave through cultural programs for years and is a Board Member. He leads cultural camps, sunrise ceremonies, and provides guidance on Aboriginal cultural practices and men's advocacy work.
• Lynette McKenzie (Pro Surfer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional surfer Lynette McKenzie volunteered her time for Weave's Salt Water Dreaming Camp, providing surf instruction and mentoring for young Aboriginal girls, sharing her experience as a pioneering female surfer.
• MirvacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMirvac contributed to the Weave Women & Children's Centre new and improved space, providing support for the physical improvements to the facility.
• KoskelaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoskela contributed to the Weave Women & Children's Centre open day and space improvements.
• Ngumpie WeavingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNgumpie Weaving facilitated weaving sessions for women at the Weave Women & Children's Centre, holding space for cultural connection and creativity.
• Ecre/Stitch CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcre/Stitch Coffee provided catering support for the Weave Women & Children's Centre open day.
• Moving Against Domestic Violence (Movers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoving Against Domestic Violence (Movers), founded by Matt Lonegran, provides practical removalist support for Weave clients experiencing domestic violence who need to move to safer housing. Supports both safe and sustainable escape from violent situations.
• Plunkett St Primary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlunkett St Primary School in Woolloomooloo hosts Weave community events including Family Fun Days and NAIDOC celebrations, and Kool Kids programs operate in partnership with local schools.
• Junction Neighbourhood CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunction Neighbourhood Centre is an event partner for the South East Block Party, contributing to community collaboration.
• The Shack Youth ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Shack Youth Services, operated by The Benevolent Society, is an event partner for the South East Block Party.
• Amanaki StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmanaki Studios provides video production support for the South East Block Party and other Weave community events.
• The Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Salvation Army is an event partner for the South East Block Party community event.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation: Australia's peak youth mental health foundation, providing early-intervention mental health services to 12–25 year olds. Comparable overlap with Weave's Speak Out Dual Diagnosis Program and youth mental health focus, though at much larger national scale with government co-funding.
• The Smith Family: Australia's largest national children's education charity, supporting disadvantaged young people through tutoring, scholarships, and learning programs. Comparable in mission and target demographic (disadvantaged youth/children) but operates at much larger national scale and focuses primarily on educational equity.
• St Vincent de Paul Society NSW: Large national community services organization delivering housing, family support, and crisis assistance. Comparable in mission and government-funded service portfolio, with similar domestic violence, family, and youth support programs across NSW.
• Mission Australia: Major national community services non-profit delivering youth homelessness, housing, mental health, and family services. Direct overlap with Weave's wraparound service model and government-funded program portfolio, though operating at significantly larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Sydney Women's Fund: Philanthropic funder specifically supporting women and girls in Greater Sydney, including Weave's Women & Children's Centre. Comparable in thematic focus on women and gender-based violence, though it operates as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.
• Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW: NSW peak body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. Relevant as the Indigenous-controlled counterpart in NSW community services; comparison highlights the structural authenticity and self-determination pressures facing Weave's non-Aboriginal-led model.

Direct peers

• Ted Noffs Foundation: Australian non-profit supporting at-risk young people through drug/alcohol treatment, mental health, and youth programs including the LifeLine and Street University programs. Closely comparable in target population (disadvantaged youth, dual diagnosis, criminal justice involvement) and service delivery model.
• The Benevolent Society: Australia's oldest charity, delivering community services including The Shack Youth Services (a Block Party partner of Weave). Directly comparable in service breadth — youth, family, mental health, and community programs — and in operating model as a place-based multi-program community organisation.

Regional players

• Wayside Chapel: Sydney-based community services non-profit supporting people experiencing homelessness, marginalization, and disadvantage. Comparable as a place-based, community-led inner-Sydney charity with wraparound services, though focused more on adult homelessness and inclusion than Weave's youth/family orientation.
• Reconciliation NSW: NSW-focused non-profit promoting reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. Thematically aligned with Weave's Aboriginal Healing Framework and cultural engagement work, though operating more in advocacy and education than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WeaveYouthCommunity
• Facebookfacebook.com/WeaveYouthFamily
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weave-youth-family-community
• Instagraminstagram.com/weave_youth
• Xx.com/Weave_Youth

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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