Programs & Services
From youth services to workforce development and community engagement, we can help.
"Inspiring people as a first step in leading to generational change"
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
We deliver services to assist in the:
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Development of personal, social, and emotional skills.
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Development of employability skills.
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Strengthening of learning capabilities and access to educational options.
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Career counselling and mentoring support.
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Development of leadership and teamwork skills.
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Development of independence and life skills.
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Engagement in prosocial activities within the community.
We are a recognised Alternative Sentencing and Community Work Provider within the Northern Territory, delivering services to:
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Reduce recidivism and at-risk behaviour leading to interactions with the youth justice system.
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Improve understanding of impact, consequences, restitution, and restorative practices.
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Increase life skills, and cultural connection.
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Enhance family capacity and responsibility.
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Support re-engagement with education, training, and employment.
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Develop self-determination and capacity to make safe decisions.
As a recognised Flexible Education Provider within the Northern Territory, we:
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Provide training and employment pathways through life skills, mentoring, kinship, leadership, and cultural connection.
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Offer flexible learning pathways for youth to gain skills, experience and qualifications in various vocational education and training areas.
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Support quality links to education, project-based learning and work ready opportunities with local businesses and training providers.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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. This can be achieved through coordination and delivery of training programs, mentoring and/or consultancy services.
Examples of training available include:
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Workplace Expectations
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Workplace Culture, Values and Ethics
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Personal and Professional Development
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Money Management
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HR Requirements
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Developing Healthy Habits
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Introduction to Brain Structures and Growth Mindset
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Conflict Resolution
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Diversity and Inclusion (Indigenous Cultural Awareness)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
At First Step, we provide a wide range of services aimed at enhancing social inclusion and fostering prosocial community engagement, including:
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Camps that offer immersive experiences such as cultural immersion, adventure pursuits, leadership development, self-identity exploration, and goal-setting workshops.
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Sports, fitness, and wellbeing workshops designed to empower individuals to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
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Mentoring and consultancy services to businesses, government, and non-government agencies.
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Encouraging community participation through volunteer opportunities and soliciting donations to support local causes.
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Launching targeted initiatives like community clean-up days and lawn maintenance services, promoting environmental awareness and community participation.
