Purpose
To assist schools to administer programs for at risk and/or disengaged youth.
Duration of program
Ongoing
Eligibility
State schools and non-government organisations.
Allocation of funds
Regional allocations are based on the percentage of total National Partnerships – Youth Attainment funding received in the
2012–13 financial year.
Regions then manage these funds as follows.
Metropolitan South region
- Funds are used by the region to deliver program outcomes.
- Funds not used by the region to deliver program outcomes are to be distributed to schools and other agencies to support the provision of case management of students into education or employment pathways.
Metropolitan North region
- Funds are used by the region to deliver program outcomes.
- Some funds may be distributed to schools and other agencies to support the provision of case management of students into education or employment pathways.
South East region
- Funds are used by the region to deliver program outcomes by supporting students to overcome identified barriers and re-engage in learning.
- Funds may cover the incidental costs of the program officers based at schools.
Darling Downs South West region
- Funds are distributed to schools to support student retention in years 11 and 12. Schools need to submit their retention plan to regions where it is assessed and funding is determined based on available budget.
North Coast region
- Funds are issued to clusters of schools to support alternative education programs or to develop and implement engagement strategies.
- Some funds are held by the region to manage program outcomes in support of
- joint ventures between schools and non-government organisations running alternate education programs
- youth justice system.
Central Queensland region
- Funds are managed by the region to respond to requests for support for student engagement, retention and attainment.
- A portion of these funds are available to schools to support engagement, retention and attainment. Schools are able to submit a request for financial support through to the Advisory Group.
North Queensland region
- Funds are used by the region to manage and deliver program outcomes.
Far North Queensland region
- Funds are to be distributed to schools and other agencies to support the provision of case management of students into education or employment pathways.
- Distribution of funds is based on the service delivery needs and may include employment of and support delivered by Transition Pathways Officers. This could include payment of training and program providers and third party for case management.
- Some funds are used by the region to manage and deliver program outcomes.
Payment details
Payment timelines will depend on the program delivery within individual regions and school involvement.
Data requirements
Data required will depend on the individual regional methodology and program/activity.
Recoupment policy
Recoupment of appropriations from schools may be required where a program has been discontinued, the school has not been able to complete a project, or there are savings identified at the completion of a project.
How to apply
School should contact their local region to determine eligibility for specific regional programs and activities.
Contact
Central office
Engagement team
Student Support branch
State Schools Strategy
Phone: (07) 3513 5390
Email:
engagement@qed.qld.gov.au
Central Queensland
Phone: (07) 4842 8300
Darling Downs and South West
Phone: (07) 4616 3771
Far North Queensland
Phone: (07) 4037 3822
Metropolitan North
Phone: (07) 3634 0500
Metropolitan South
Phone: (07) 3028 8052
North Coast
Phone: (07) 3203 9000
North Queensland
Phone: (07) 4758 3222
South East
Phone: (07) 5656 6688