Community Engagement Hub

Youth Insearch are an independent not-for-profit organisation that is governed by a professional, committed and forward-thinking board.

THE MODEL

The Youth Insearch program is designed and delivered with youth that are supported by expert adults. Through the Place Based Model staff work in young people’s communities with local partners to support young people to recover and reconnect with their community.

The program comprises modules centred around individual Case Management, Weekend Workshops, Support Groups and Leadership Training. Currently the program runs in 39 communities across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, and employs 46 staff and 120 volunteers who support over 500 at-risk youth to create their own better future.

THE FOCUS

Our purpose is to empower young people to take control of their lives and play a positive role in society. To achieve this, our proven program addresses disadvantaged youths’ underlying mental and social challenges, to overcome their trauma and reconnect with services and society.

The Youth Insearch Program

The Youth Insearch program is designed to empower young people to overcome their challenges. The program is delivered with youth, supported by expert adults. The program comprises modules centred around individual support, weekend workshops, and weekly support groups. Our programs are peer-led and delivered by young leaders with lived experience, who have been through the Youth Insearch program and completed our 12-month leadership program.

Youth Insearch Leadership Development Program

The Youth Insearch Leadership Development program is designed to help young people develop their skills as a leader, while further extending their self-awareness and personal development skills.

The program builds on communication and problem-solving skills including; public speaking and presentation, conflict resolution and breaking habits. It facilitates strategies for resilience and managing triggers and it incorporates learning from professional community leaders and mentors.

The 12-month course consists of 3 stages of three-day residential workshops and an ongoing 12-month practical training and assessment program. Each participant makes life-long impactful learning and connections and embarks on a successful journey delivering Youth Insearch weekend workshops, supported by expert adults.