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Skills First Reconnect Program

Get one-on-one support. Get some training. Get a job!

The Skills First Reconnect program is here to help you improve your life and get on the path to training and work. You’ll work with a mentor who will guide you in creating a plan to reach your goals. Together, you’ll find ways to stay motivated, maybe start studying, and even look for a job. It’s all about getting you the support you need to succeed!

How The Skills First Reconnect Program Can Support You

Boost Your Confidence: If you're feeling unsure about taking the first step toward study or a job, we’re here to help you build confidence.
Personalised Support: Our skilled staff will work with you to understand your goals, strengths, and interests.
Tailor-Made Plans: We’ll create a custom plan to help you overcome barriers and move toward your study or work goals.
Ongoing Support: We provide continued help as you make progress with your study and work journey.
Navigate Services: We can help you navigate services like career counselling, job search assistance, and help with reading and writing skills.
Training Fee Assistance: We can help cover the costs of approved courses to support your learning.

You are eligible for the program if you are one of the following groups:

Young People

Young people aged between 17-19 years
Not engaged in education or training for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week)

Mature Participants

Mature aged people between 20-64 years
Unemployed for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week)
Not engaged in education or training for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week)

Young People Impacted by the Justice System

Young people aged between 17-24 years
Who have been, or are currently on Youth Justice Orders

Asylum Seekers

Aged between 17-64 years
Individuals or dependants of individuals who meet the following criteria:
- hold any humanitarian, protection of refugee visa in Australia; or
- have applied for a humanitarian, protection or refugee visa and hold a bridging visa for this purpose; or
- have made an application under s.417 or s.48b of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) which is yet to be determined and hold a bridging visa.

Individuals must have a visa with study rights, and work rights are required for programs that include work placement.

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