Provides education and support programs and advocacy to eligible young people aged 11-19.
It is available to those young people who are at risk of disengaging or who have already disengaged from education, and/or family and the community.
The aim of this program is to work closely with schools and local community organisations to identify youth at risk and develop individualised programs to help them connect back into education.
Marist Youth Care case workers provide a thorough assessment and work with young people to develop a re-engagement plan that addresses their particular needs. This may include links to our Newstart Literacy program, our flexi-learning service, MyConnectEd or Pete’s Place School.
Personal support and mentoring help young people re-engage with learning and increases pathway opportunities back to school or into vocational training.
Referrral critieria
- Young person must be at risk of not attaining year 12 or an equivalent qualification or
- At risk of not making a successful transition from school to further education training or work or
- experiencing a combination of barriers to their education attainment and successful transition
- age range from 11-19 years old
MYConnectEd
Provides young people with tailored literacy and numeracy programs, living skills, social skills, cultural awareness and employment options.
Using strengths-based practices, MYConnectEd aims to boost the resilience and self-determination of young people. By fostering their sense of generosity, belonging, independence and mastery, MYConnectEd seeks to empower young people to become successful members of their broader community.
Courses offered Monday to Friday include:
- Literacy and numeracy
- Managing anger and aggression
- Dealing with anxiety
- Coping with emotions, including depression
- Artistic expression and crafts
- Independent living skills.
Get Assistance
MYC Intake and Referral:
Phone: 9672 9288
Fax: 9672 9302 (Confidential)
Mobile: 0427 288 195
