Get Back in the Game

The Get Back in the Game program, funded by the NSW Government aims to inspire and support disengaged youth, aged 15 to 21, by assisting their transition to employment, training or study.

Get Back in the Game - career links

How Does it Work?

Career Links operates the Get Back in the Game program across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Hunter regions. Our experienced staff can work one-on-one with disengaged youth to restore confidence, assist with work readiness and life skills and build support connections to establish a positive framework for future pathways.

Who is Eligible?

  • Participants must be 15 to 21 years old.
  • They cannot be enrolled in any other youth transition programs.
  • They must reside within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens or Hunter regions.
  • Not currently working more than 8 hours per week.
  • Not enrolled in study/training.
  • Referrals are accepted from participants themselves or through schools, agencies, health providers, DCJ, community services, parents, friends or family members.

What We Provide

  • Mentoring, goal setting, career planning, wellbeing support.
  • Job searching skills, work experience, training/study advice and connections.
  • Life skills – how to navigate ID documents, tax file numbers, Medicare, banks, licences.
  • Flexible meeting options to make it easy.
  • This program is provided free of charge.
 

Enquire about the Program

Telephone: 02 4967 1050
Email: mail@careerlinks.nsw.edu.au

To register your interest for a place in the Get Back in the Game Program please use the contact form below

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