Participant eligibility include the following:

• Young People: Aged 17 – 19 years and not engaged in education or training for six months or more (not engaged is defined as studying or working less than 8 hours per week).
• Mature People: Aged between 20 – 64 and unemployed for six months or more (working less than 8 hours per week) and not engaged in education or training for six months or more (studying less than 8 hours per week).
• Young People Impacted by the Justice System: Aged 17 – 24 years who have been, or are currently on, Youth Justice Orders.
• Asylum Seekers: Aged 17 – 64: A person without citizenship but holds a valid Bridging Visa Class E (BVE); or Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV); or Temporary Protection Visa (TPV).

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 info@djerriwarrh.org. You can also fill out our referral form below.

Skills First Reconnect Referral Form

Skills First Reconnect is supported by the Victorian Government.