The Youth Support Coordinator Program Youth Support Coordinators Youth Support Coordinators (YSCs) support young people experiencing personal, social or family difficulties who are currently in school or TAFE's. Youth Support Coordinators undertake a vital role in helping at-risk students to re-engage with their schooling, transition to further education, training or employment and reach their full potential. 105 (Full-Time Equivalent) Youth Support Coordinators and 7 Regional Youth Suppport Coordinators are employed in community agencies to work with schools both Government and Non-Government and TAFEs to support young people at risk of leaving school early. Youth Support Coordinator Hub Facilitators The Queensland Youth Housing Coalition employs Youth Support Coordinator Hub Facilitators (YSC Hubs) to support the continuous improvement in practice for all YScs and Regional YSCs. YSC Hubs provide statewide coverage and assist in maintaining the integrity and consistency of services provided through the YSC. YSC Hubs also support the activities of the YSC Network as a mechanism of interactive resourcing and professional sharing. The YSC Hub Facilitators are funded by the Department of Communities. For more information about the YSC Hub Facilitators and the YSC Network contact a Hub Facilitator. Regional Youth Support Coordinators The role of the Regional Youth Support Coordinator is to:
Youth Support Coordinator Network The Youth Support Coordinator Network is a vibrant network with members willing to share practice wisdoms and contribute to the development of strategies and ideas across the State which enhances the practice of all YSCs. For further information regarding the Youth Support Coordinator Initiative please see the menu options on the left. |
Historical YSC Program information Youth Support Coordinators (YSCs) work with young people aged between 14- 17 years who are at risk of disengaging, or who are newly disengaged from learning, to successfully transition into and through the Senior Phase of Learning. YSCs work with young people, and their families (where appropriate), individually and in group work settings and also undertake community development and capacity building in order to meet the following objectives:
History and Background The Youth Support Coordinator program was originally funded in 1997 as a response to research which showed strong connections between homelessness and early school leaving. In 2003, under the Education and Training Reforms for the Future, the YSC was expanded and focussed on supporting young people to stay enged at school or make a transition to futher education and employment. In 2010-11, further funding was granted for the YSC Program to support young people aged 14 - 17 years who are at risk of disengaging, or who are newly disengaged from learning, to successfully transition into and through the Senior Phase of Learning. The development of the Initiative from day one was based upon the assumption that services located in the community are well positioned to fulfil a coordination and school-community linking role at the client and local community level. Program Outline and Objectives The YSC program is a key component of the Queensland Government’s Education and Training Reforms for the Future agenda, providing more support for young people at risk of leaving school early. YSCs works in partnership with Education Queensland schools, non government schools and TAFE Institutes to provide meaningful responses to young people in order to complete their senior phase of learning. The program is managed by the Queensland Department of Communities and funded by the Department of Education and Training. YSC work is guided by a the Youth Support Coordinator Program Guidelines. For a copy of the Guidelines click here YSC Program Reports & Evaluation Information The 2009 evaluation of the YSCI found a very high level of satisfaction amongst stakeholders regarding the initiative. Below is the 2009 Evaluation summary report. For a full copy of the report, please contact the Department of Education and Training - Sharon Mullins Executive Director of Government Liaison and Projects. Summary Report for Youth Support Coordinator Initiative Evaluation 2009 Summary Report for Youth Support Coordinator Initiative Evaluation Phase One: 2006 - 2008 The 1999 Evaluation of the YSC, Preventing student homelessness and early school leaving: Putting into practice school and community collaboration (PDF), program further highlights the success of the program. Queensland the Smart State Education and Training Reforms for the Future – A White Paper (PDF) |
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