KYDS TURNS 10

In 2005, a visionary, hard working group of Lindfield Rotarians dreamt up the concept of KYDS (Ku-ring-gai Youth Counselling Service) which in turn became a reality in the same year.  It is now known as KYDS Youth Development Service, and proudly celebrated it’s 10 year anniversary on 26 November. 

 

KYDS is a non profit provider of adolescent mental health and counselling support to the community of Northern Sydney and receives no on-going state or federal government support and is dependent upon the community it serves to continue operating.  Lindfield Rotary Club, with the support of Ku-ring-gai Council, continues to actively support the KYDS organisation as it continues to help young people in need.

 

Professor the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO, who is the Patron of KYDS, said in a congratulatory letter to KYDS:

 

“I would like to acknowledge the members of the Rotary Club of Lindfield who initially recognised the need for a dedicated youth counselling service in the area, and who then worked tirelessly to bring the idea to fruition. I would also like to acknowledge Ku-ring-gai Council for its early and ongoing support particularly in providing a central location for the service. It is because of your energy and enthusiasm, and belief in doing good for others, that KYDS exists and thrives today. This is a great investment in our nation.”

 

The Rotary Club of Lindfield, continues to provide on-going financial support to the KYDS organisation through its fund raising activities.