James*, aged 18 years old

The challenge
Using drugs
Homeless, no family support
Early School Leaver, low literacy
Unemployed

The turnaround: a one stop approach, streamlined, personal, ongoing support

• One stop help at Youth Projects through our drug and alcohol counselling service, the Youth Northern Outreach team
• Assisted with homelessness by placing James into emergency housing until suitable accommodation could be found
• Youth Projects on site referral to training through our Melbourne Training Options service, where he completed Certificate II training
• Secure housing found and James' drug use has stopped
• Youth Projects employment networks found vacancies in retail and hospitality sector
• Youth Projects paid for purchase of new outfit for James to wear for job interview and job interview training
• James placed into employment and post-placement support is continuing to ensure stability and long-term success for James.
  

*Name has been changed