SAY Night Patrol -
Now accepting Expressions of Interest

The Safe Aboriginal Youth – SAY Program is a community-led initiative designed to keep our young people safe, supported, and connected to culture. Through a night patrol bus service, the SAY Program provides Aboriginal young people with a safe ride to a safe place and helps reduce risks for those who may otherwise be left vulnerable on the streets at night.

What the SAY Program Does:

  • Provides transport and supervision for Aboriginal young people at night

  • Offers a safe, culturally strong alternative for those at risk

  • Strengthens community safety across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens

  • Connects young people with positive role models from their own community

The SAY Program currently patrols across:

  • Newcastle

  • Lake Macquarie

  • Port Stephens

To Express your Interest please apply via the form below or email through an application (download here) to admin@muloobinba.org.au

Patrol Schedule

Night patrols are conducted:

  • Thursdays and Fridays

  • 8:00 pm – 2:00 am (6-hour shifts)

  • Operated by two Aboriginal community members each shift

Important: Patrol nights and times may change in response to community demand. The program adapts to where young people most need support.

Join the SAY Program Night Patrol

We are seeking Aboriginal community members to join the SAY Program roster. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of Aboriginal young people and contribute to community safety.

Requirements:

  • A valid Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

  • Willingness to undertake a National Criminal Record Check

  • Preferably a current Unrestricted Driver’s Licence - competent driving a 12-seater bus (this isn’t a requirement and community members without licenses are still encouraged to apply, as we can go ahead as long as we have one driver on each shift).

How to Apply

Getting involved is simple:

  1. Apply online via the form below.

  2. Download the Expression of Interest form and email it to admin@muloobinba.org.au

  3. For support, call our Cardiff office on (02) 4969 5299

Why Get Involved

By joining the SAY Program, you will:

  • Help provide safe options for Aboriginal young people at night

  • Be part of a culturally strong, community-driven initiative

  • Gain experience in youth engagement and community safety

  • Contribute to stronger, safer futures for our community

Drive Change. Support Youth.

Join the SAY Program Today.

Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation provides Family and Parenting support, Youth work and Mentoring, Family and Aboriginal Family Preservation, Out-Of-Home-Care services, Specialist Aftercare and Nikinpa Aboriginal Child and Family Centre that includes Childcare and Pre-School.