The transitional point from teen to adult can be a very confusing and dangerous time. Our mission is to help support and guide young people through this challenging time, help them discover their own identity giving them the safest possible transition into adulthood.
In 2023 24% of total enrolements within Australian schools received some kind of educational adjustment
The barriers that are affecting our youth and crippling our communities
Barriers such as Learning difficulties, disability, mental illness, poverty, substance abuse, absence of positive role models and the influence of generational unemployment or traumas.
Negative stressful events, such as peer rejection, move to a new school can also contribute toward negativity toward school, their own sense of belonging and eventually disengagement. But also expectations, pressures and social norms widely policed by peers, elders and the media. These often result in suppression, enactments of power, invincibility and risk taking.
It costs taxpayers on average $300,000 to keep one child within a juvenile jail for a year. Once in the system individuals are 80% more likely to reoffend and to go on to lead a non-productive adult life.
“If we can identify and give these children the support they need early, they can go on to live a life of purpose”
In a classroom of 30 young people, 7 will be dealing with a mental health issue, and 3 of those 7 won’t seek help. This means 1 in 10 students are suffering in silence. Teenage years are tough, they need support...
and they are the least likely age-group to ask for help....
We are a local NDIS Provider located in Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula. The NDIS is a national approach to supporting people living with disability to maximise their potential and participate as equal citizens in Australian society.
We offer a range of services including 24 hour respite, mentoring, transport, holiday programs, outdoor activities, fitness and life skill development programs.
Our aim is to build trusting, respectful and lasting relationships with our clients and their families. We understand the pressure that special needs children can place on the family dynamics.
We truly care, we want the very best for you and your family and we offer a supportive non judgemental approach to bring back family unity.