Youth Connections is Commonwealth funded program designed to provide flexible, individualised support to young people who are at risk of disengaging from education and are therefore unlikely to attain Year 12 or its equivalent or make a successful transition to further education, training or employment.

The purpose of the program is to support these young people to assist them to make a successful transition through education and on to further education, training or employment. The purpose of the program is to also strengthen services within the region.

Youth Connect delivers this program in the Inner Eastern Region of Melbourne in the Local Government Areas of Boroondarra, Port Phillip and Stonnington and as a member of the NMIT consortium in Yarra. We will be working with schools, community organisations and government agencies to support these at risk young people and help them to achieve positive educational and social outcomes.

Young people are eligible for Youth Connections support if they:
• Are identified as being at risk of not attaining Year 12 or equivalent and of not making a successful transition through school to further education, training or employment
• Are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or are on a humanitarian visa
• Are between the age of 13 and 19
• Live in Boroondara, Port Phillip, Stonnington or Yarra

Referrals can be made by:
• Calling 1800 618 004
• Calling Youth Connect (9557 6233) or KYM (9889 2766) directly
• Downloading a referral form Youth Connections Referral Form

If you have any queries please contact:
Tara Couzens – Youth Connections Program Coordinator
9557 6233 / t.couzens@youthconnect.com.au