Why choose Platform Youth Services for your student placement?

Embarking on a student placement journey at Platform offers a supreme opportunity to gain hands on experience, all while working toward positively impacting the lives of young people.

Platform is an ideal choice if you wish too;

  • Engage directly with young people in the field and in our programs.

  • Enjoy a comprehensive learning environment with exposure to the various aspects of our service.

  • Be mentored and supported by our team to help you develop your skills.

  • Be invited to contribute to the teams with out of the box ideas.

  • Enjoy opportunities to network with professionals and peers through our community connections and partnerships.

  • Take advantage of training sessions, workshops and on site development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Join our Mission

We value; Integrity, Aspiration, Respect, Advocacy, Connection & Perseverance.

If you share these same values and are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people and looking for a meaningful placement, Platform is the place for you.

* Student Placement Applications Currently Closed *

We’ll be back in action soon — applications reopen in August 2025 for placements starting from September 2025.

We’d love to hear from you then.

Call us 02 47 600 800

No credit? Call The Right Door (free call) 1800 760 071

After-hours emergency accommodation (Link2Home) 1800 152 152

Email Us

If you’re in Penrith, Blue Mountains or Hawkesbury,
find us here:

Penrith Office including Intake

Appointment only: Monday – Friday

22-24 Lemongrove Rd, Penrith NSW 2750

Phone: (02) 47 600 800

Blue Mountains

Appointment only: Monday – Friday

Phone: (02) 47 600 800

Hawkesbury

Appointment only: Monday – Friday

Phone: (02) 47 600 800

Corporate Office

2 Macquarie Avenue, Penrith

Appointment only: Monday – Friday

Phone: (02) 47 600 800

Penrith

By appointment

Blue Mountains

By appointment

Hawkesbury

By appointment