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Programs and Services

From youth services to workforce development and community engagement, we can help.

Youth Development

We deliver services to assist in the: 

  • Development of personal, social, and emotional skills. 

  • Development of employability skills. 

  • Strengthening of learning capabilities and access to educational options. 

  • Career counselling and mentoring support.

  • Development of leadership and teamwork skills. 

  • Development of independence and life skills. 

  • Engagement in prosocial activities within the community. 

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We are a recognised Alternative Sentencing and Community Work Provider within the Northern Territory, delivering services to: 

  • Reduce recidivism and at-risk behaviour leading to interactions with the youth justice system. 

  • Improve understanding of impact, consequences, restitution, and restorative practices. 

  • Increase life skills, and cultural connection. 

  • Enhance family capacity and responsibility. 

  • Support re-engagement with education, training, and employment. 

  • Develop self-determination and capacity to make safe decisions.  

 

As a recognised Flexible Education Provider within the Northern Territory, we:

  • Provide training and employment pathways through life skills, mentoring, kinship, leadership, and cultural connection. 

  • Offer flexible learning pathways for youth to gain skills, experience and qualifications in various vocational education and training areas. 

  • Support quality links to education, project-based learning and work ready opportunities with local businesses and training providers. 

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First Step Supported Accommodation Service

First Step Supported Accommodation Service provides a safe and supportive environment for young people aged 10 to 17.​​

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Our service provides a 24 hour, seven day a week service that engages a therapeutic approach to support participants in the youth justice system.

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We provide a home-like environment addressing at-risk behaviour, consequences and restitution for each individual. ​​

 

We work in close partnership with Department of Corrections (DoC) and Department of Education (DoE) to ensure comprehensive support is tailored to each individual’s needs.

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Our service is designed to empower our participants with resilience, promote a sense of belonging, self-determination, positive social connectedness, and purpose to everyday life, whilst addressing the risk factors that perpetuate the cycle of recidivism.

 

Our committed team provides trauma-informed interventions aimed at delivering personalised care that addresses the emotional, social, and educational needs of each individual, promoting overall well-being.

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For general enquiries, please call us on 0494 003 113 or 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).

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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: 

  • Workplace Expectations  

  • Workplace Culture, Values and Ethics  

  • Personal and Professional Development 

  • Money Management  

  • HR Requirements 

  • Developing Healthy Habits 

  • Introduction to Brain Structures and Growth Mindset 

  • Conflict Resolution 

  • Diversity and Inclusion (Indigenous Cultural Awareness) 

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Community Engagment

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.

  • Sports, fitness, and wellbeing workshops designed to empower individuals to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

  • Mentoring and consultancy services to businesses, government, and non-government agencies.

  • Encouraging community participation through volunteer opportunities and soliciting donations to support local causes.

  • Launching targeted initiatives like community clean-up days and lawn maintenance services, promoting environmental awareness and community participation.

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