Northern Area Community and Youth Services Inc.
Northern Area Community and Youth Services Inc. (NACYS) is an Australian nonprofit organisation delivering community development programs, therapeutic services, and early childhood support to disadvantaged individuals and families. Established to serve the northern Adelaide metropolitan region, it operates under the ABN 32035810209RR0001 and primarily supports communities within the Cities of Playford and Salisbury[1][2][4].

Programs and Services
NACYS provides three core service streams:

• Community Development: Group-based support, counselling, advocacy, and social initiatives such as The Studio, a self-sustaining art and craft collective[1][3].
• Therapeutic Programs: Targeted interventions for youth and families, including after-hours appointments for flexible access[1][4].
• Early Childhood Development: Long daycare and out-of-school-hours care through its Children’s Services division[1][3].

Social Enterprise
The organisation operates social enterprises to fund its community initiatives, including The Studio, which fosters artistic collaboration while generating revenue to sustain other programs[1].

Governance
NACYS is governed by a leadership team including CEO Clare Dilliway and Manager Emma Lyon, with a focus on addressing socioeconomic challenges in northern Adelaide[1]. Eligibility for services prioritizes residents of Playford and Salisbury councils, aligning with its mission to reduce disadvantage through locally tailored support[1][2].

Collaborations
As a member of the Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP), NACYS collaborates with national partners to enhance financial resilience and social inclusion in its service areas[3].

[1] https://sacommunity.org/org/202468-Northern_Area_Community_%2526_Youth_Services_Inc. [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/eac9b315-2caf-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/profile [3] https://fiap.org.au/fiap_members/northern-area-community-youth-services-inc/ [4] https://knowyouroptions.sa.gov.au/hi/service/northern-area-youth-services-change-program-metro-northern [5] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.northern_area_community_and_youth_services_inc.2f0a7e86d26fa38bd29446c766e3e3a5.html