Youth Justice Pathways Program

Who the YJ Pathways Program is for:
• Young people aged 17 to 23 years and
• At risk of becoming homeless and
• Exiting Juvenile Justice centres on parole

What is provided:
• Intensive support and assistance to:
» Develop skills for independent living
» Formulate goals
» Obtain longer term housing
• Transitional housing
» For 6 –12 months
» All properties provided with household goods and bedding
» All properties are close to public transport
» Rent is set at 25% of income ($15 under 18 years)

What is the purpose:
The program is designed to facilitate a smooth transition from Juvenile Justice Centres into the community. Its purpose is:

• To assist young people to develop the skills needed to
manage independent living and
• To reduce the likelihood of future homelessness or
re-offending

Who is eligible:
• Young people aged 17 to 23 years
• At risk of homelessness
• Exiting Juvenile Justice centres on parole
• Willing to participate in the support program
• Needing to develop living skills
• In receipt of an independent income
• Capacity to live with outreach support
• Want to live in the West

What it involves:
• Support meetings and phone contact with the support worker
• A commitment to participation in the program
• Maintaining tenancy of transitional housing property

How to get into the program:
• Referrals are received from Western Juvenile Justice Unit

For more information contact 8327 2222 or email
mark@wombat.org.au, raymond@wombat.org.au or tess@wombat.org.au