RECONNECT
A free support program helping locals reconnect with training, employment and life. It’s okay to seek help!
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.
We are here to help expand your social networks and connect you with the community and job readiness programs.
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.
Young people: Australian citizen or resident aged between 17- 19 years and not engaged in education or training for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week).
Young people impacted by justice system:Â Young Australian citizens or residents aged between 17 to 24 years, who have been, or are currently on, Youth Justice Orders.
Mature participants:Â Australian citizen or resident 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).
Out-of-home care:Â Australian citizen or resident aged between 17-64: A person that has a current or previous experience with Child Protection.
Asylum seekers aged 17 – 64 , individuals or dependants of individuals who meet the following criteria:
Individuals must have a visa with study rights, and work rights are required for programs that include work placement.
Other: If you don’t fit these criteria, please still enquire, as an exemption may be available. From time to time, the Department may approve the accommodation of additional target groups during the term of the program (for example, this may include groups such as people impacted by bushfires, COVID-19 or retrenched workers etc.). Currently, no additional groups have been added.