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
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
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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