MENTOR PROGRAM

ABOUT

Mentor Program – Summary

Purpose
The Mentor Program supports young people aged 10–16 in Out-of-Home Care who are "stuck in transition" and showing high-risk behaviours such as defiance, refusal of support, substance abuse, self-harm, or aggression. The program aims to improve personal development, reduce risk behaviours, and build independence using a culturally competent, strengths-based approach.

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Objectives

• Reduce high-risk behaviours and increase motivation, self-esteem, and resilience.
• Support personal development, goal setting, and coping skills.
• Empower young people to build protective strengths and capabilities for a better life.

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Target Group

• Young people in Out-of-Home Care (10–16 years) with high-risk behaviours, trauma history, mental health concerns, or disengagement from case plans.
• Those at risk of harm, offending, homelessness, or self-destructive behaviours.

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The Mentor Role

• Behaviour specialist with experience in child protection, justice, or Out-of-Home Care.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Mentoring or equivalent experience/lived experience.
• Provides planning, leadership, crisis support, and goal-focused mentoring with compassion, resilience, and cultural competence.

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Key Program Components

• Engagement: Positive role model relationships, recreational activities, and personalised support.
• Planning: Personal development goals addressing welfare, health, education, and family/community connection.
• Personal Development: Building resilience, coping skills, mental toughness, and practical life skills.
• Daily Living & Crisis Support: Assistance with housing, health, education, and crisis management strategies.

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Approach

• Strengths-based and youth-centred: the young person is the chief agent of change.
• Focus on skill-building, risk mitigation, and community connection to help young people thrive and move toward independence.

Intensive Support

02 9144 1447 or 0422 9144 20

info@support.org.au           

www.support.org.au