Reconnect Program

Learning Mode

Program

Location:

Lilydale Campus

The Victorian Government’s Reconnect program at Cire Training offers personalised case management support to help you re-engage with training or employment, including:

Mentorship
Pathway planning
Wraparound services (housing, food, mental health services)
Study assistance
Financial brokerage

Whether you prefer hands-on guidance or a more independent approach, our experienced trainers will offer you flexible and beneficial support.

How It Works

Ongoing Support

Our Reconnect case workers provide a range of mentorship and support, including referrals to other support services based on participants’ needs, such as mental health and housing support.

Connection with Community

We are here to help expand your social networks and connect you with the community and job readiness programs.

Personal Planning and Access to Training

We work closely with participants to help identify circumstances, barriers, and interests. From this, our Reconnect case workers provide access to programs and training, leading to employment and further study opportunities.

Our 2025 intake is at capacity. However, we are accepting expressions of interest for our 2026 intake.^*
We will be in touch closer to the time to discuss your eligibility and provide further details about the program.

^{*2026 Program subject to Department confirmation.}

Eligibility

The Reconnect Program supports people experiencing challenges such as unplanned unemployment, and who are:

Youth

Young Australian citizens or residents aged between 17 to 24 years, who have been, or are currently on, Youth Justice Orders.

Unemployed or out of study

Australian citizens or residents aged between 20-64 years: Unemployed for six months or more (less than eight hours per week) and not engaged in education or training for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week).

Asylum seekers

Individuals (17 to 64 years of age) who hold: