Who is eligible?

• 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 six 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 (17 to 24 years of age) who have been, or are currently on, Youth Justice Orders.
• Out of Home Care: Aged 17-64: A person that has a current or previous experience with Child Protection.
• Asylum Seekers aged 17 – 64:
  • 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).

Participants are allocated a Reconnect coach who will assist them to complete an educational course to improve their employment opportunities.

Reconnect is offered by Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services across the local government areas of Melton, Brimbank, and Moorabool.

If you would like more information about the Skills First Reconnect program or to make a referral, you can contact us by telephone on 8746 1000 or via email at [email protected]. You can also fill out our referral form below.

Skills First Reconnect Referral Form

Skills First Reconnect is supported by the Victorian Government.