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Youth engagement

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​​​Purpose

To assist schools to engage students in learning, achieving and successful transitioning to further education, training and work.

Duration of program

Ongoing

Eligibility

Identified state schools

Allocation of funds

Link and Launch

Link and Launch is designed to support Year 12 completers who are not in education, employment or training to navigate the options available to them, and to access an option that will most effectively support them to make a transition.

Payments to host schools will be based on service demand and the Next Step data as follows.

PaymentAmount
Where Next Step data indicates a small number of Year 12 completers in the local area who are NEET* in the year after completing Year 12
$75,000
Where Next Step data indicates a medium number of Year 12 completers in the local area who are NEET* in the year after completing Year 12
$110,000
Where Next Step data indicates a large number of Year 12 completers in the local area who are NEET* in the year after completing Year 12
$130,000
In some cases, schools are also allocated an additional temporary loading to assist with maintaining staffing continuity
$5,000–$30,000

*NEET: Not in education, employment or training.

Intensive education case management

Intensive education case managers (IECMs) are based in all regions to help schools keep young people engaged in learning. IECMs work with schools and regional teams to improve education outcomes and help young people identify and work toward further education, training or employment.

Funding is allocated to each of the regions to be managed and paid directly to eligible schools. Amounts are determined based on specific needs and the business case presented by the schools requiring assistance.

Payment details

TypeTimeProportion of allocation paid
Link and Launch paymentJanuary100%
​​Intensive education case m​anagement ​(IECM)​In line with monthly payment100%​

How to apply

Schools will be selected and invited to participate in these programs based on meeting a range of criteria. Regional Directors and the Di​rector-General approve the schools invited to participate.

Contact

Engagement
Email: engagement@qed.qld.gov.au

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Last updated 21 March 2025