Reconnect provides participants with one-on-one mentoring to help them find a job, or a course, that suits their strengths, interests and career aspirations. Mentors also work side-by-side with participants to address any other unmet needs such as housing, mental health, budgeting, or getting a license.

What Reconnect provides participants:

Weekly to fortnightly mentoring, including outreach
Assistance to get a job – that you want to do
Assistance to enrol and complete training
Motivation, confidence and self-esteem building
Outreach support to access other services
Up to 18 months support

Eligibility

17 to 19 years old

Not engaged in education for six months or more; and
An Aus or NZ citizen; or a holder of a permanent visa

Or Young people impacted by the Justice System

17 – 24 years old; and
Currently on, or who have been on, Youth Justice Orders

Or 24 to 64 years old

Unemployed for six months or more (less than 8 hrs p.wk); and
Not engaged in education for six months or more; and
An Aus or NZ citizen; or a holder of a permanent visa

Or Asylum Seekers

Bridging Visa Class E (BVE); or
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV); or
Temporary Protection Visa (TPV)

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Located

Geelong
The Healthy Living Centre
25-41 Arunga Ave
Norlane, 3214

Ph: 5222 7275

Email: reconnect@diversitat.org.au

Colac
Community Hub Inc
34 Connor St, Colac

Ph: Rachel – 0447 624 145

Email: reconnectcolac@diversitat.org.au

Funding for the Skills First Reconnect grant program is being provided by the Victorian Government, through the Department of Education and Training.

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