Every young person deserves someone in their corner.

If a young person is struggling, becoming disconnected or simply needs another safe and positive adult in their corner, you can contact Spotters Project directly.

We Accept

Referrals from every walk of life.

Parent and carer referrals
Family referrals
Initial self-referral enquiries may be made by young people aged 12–17. Appropriate consent, safeguarding assessment and program suitability checks will occur before participation
School referrals
OOHC and caseworker referrals
Community organisation and support-service referrals

Who can make a family or community referral?

A parent, legal guardian, carer or family member can submit an initial enquiry. Before a young person participates, Spotters Project will confirm consent, guardianship requirements, program suitability and any necessary safety information.

The standard Youth Referral pathway accepts new participants aged 12–17. For children under 12, or people aged 18 or over, please use our general Contact form so we can discuss whether another appropriate option or referral pathway may be available.

Young people must be aged 12–17 when entering the youth pathway. Participants who turn 18 after commencing may remain involved in accordance with their individual program plan, safeguarding requirements, available capacity and appropriate transition arrangements.

What Happens Next

A careful, personal process.

1Submit the confidential referral enquiry.
2A member of the Spotters Project team will contact you.
3We will discuss the young person’s circumstances, strengths, needs and goals.
4We will assess program suitability, consent and safety requirements.
5If appropriate and capacity is available, we will discuss the most suitable mentor, program or next step.

Important to know

Spotters Project is not an emergency, crisis-response or clinical mental-health service. If someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). For urgent mental-health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

Please do not use this form for emergencies. For child-protection concerns in NSW, contact the relevant statutory service.

Confidential Enquiry

Submit a referral enquiry.

Share as much as you feel comfortable with. Fields marked * are required — everything else can be discussed when we make contact.

Your Name *

Relationship to the Young Person *

Organisation (if applicable)

Phone Number

Email Address *

Young Person's First Name *

Young Person's Age (12–17) *

Suburb or General Location

Referral Source *

Reason for Referral *

What support is currently in place?

What would you hope the young person gains from mentoring?

Young Person's Interests, Strengths and Goals

Relevant Accessibility, Cultural or Communication Needs

Are there any immediate safety concerns? *

Young Person Aware of Referral? *

Parent or Legal Guardian? *

Preferred Contact Method

Please don't include detailed trauma histories, medical records, allegations, court documents or highly sensitive information in this initial form. These matters can be discussed through our approved intake process once we make contact.

I confirm that I am authorised to make this enquiry and understand that submitting this form does not guarantee acceptance into a Spotters Project program. I give Spotters Project permission to contact me about this enquiry. *I acknowledge the information provided will be collected and used in accordance with the Privacy Policy. *

Every enquiry is considered individually, and our team responds as soon as possible.