What is Reconnect?
The Gordon Reconnect Program is a voluntary program that assists you to overcome barriers in education, training and employment, and provides a tailored support plan into further study and or employment pathways.
Who can access Reconnect?
- 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 aged between 20 - 64 years; Unemployed for 6 months or more (less than 8 hours per week) and not engaged in education or training for six months or more (less than 8 hours per week).
- Young people aged between 17 - 24 years who have been, or are currently on, Youth Justice Orders.
- Asylum Seekers: A person without citizenship but holds a valid: Bridging Visa Class E (BVE); Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV); or Temporary Protection Visa (TPV)
Support for Reconnect participants
Supports and interventions include:
- Counselling and mentoring
- Housing and accommodation services referral
- Mental health support referral
- Foundation skills
- Employability skills
- Careers information, planning and advice.
Contact us in the Skills and Jobs Centre for more information.