Inspiring people as a First Step in leading to generational change

At First Step, we partner with various stakeholders, including government entities, community organisations, and businesses, with a mission to enhance employability outcomes and counteract youth disengagement.

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We extend our services to young individuals aged between 10 and 18 years, irrespective of their gender or cultural background, and aim to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment.

 

We are a recognised alternative sentencing and community work provider and deliver alternative education programs in Darwin.​

We offer a safe and supportive environment for youth aged 10 to 17, available 24/7. Our services include:

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• Therapeutic support for participants in the youth justice system.

• A home-like setting addressing at-risk behaviors and restitution.

• Voluntary participation, empowering youth with choice.

 

Our aim is to build resilience, foster belonging, encourage self-determination, and promote positive social connections and purpose, all while addressing the factors contributing to recidivism.

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For general enquiries, please call us on 0493 980 877.

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Additionally, We operate a 24/7 Bail Support Line for enquiries and referrals from Police, the Courts and services providers. Available to police, legal services, and clients.

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Call 1800 224 533 (1800 BAILED).

We support businesses, government, and non-government agencies with a holistic range of tailored services and programs, designed to improve the quality of future and prospective employees.

 

Our team work to co-design services to address recruitment, upskilling, retention, and/or development needs within the workforce through coordination and delivery of training programs, mentoring and/or consultancy services.  

We deliver services designed to increase social inclusion and prosocial community engagement through: 

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• Camps (incl. cultural emersion, adventure, leadership, self-identity, and/or goal setting). 

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• Social support, sporting, fitness, and wellbeing workshops. 

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• Mentoring and consultancy services.

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• Targeted initiatives incl. community clean up days and lawn maintenance.