CONNECT engages at-risk or disadvantaged young people in the community to positive lifestyle activities and positive role models when, due to their circumstances, these chances would not be available. Young people are often in situations where they lack a positive influence in their lives or can have difficulty identifying the right people to connect with in order to grow and learn. Sometimes a young person only needs to feel that someone cares about them enough to help them in order to give them a new lease on life, avoid negative behaviours and have a positive view on the future. Community Engagement Support If you are working with a young person as their case manager or teacher please contact us to see if they qualify for financial support to engage in or stay involved in their sport or recreational activities. You will be asked to provide clear information about the young person's reasons for needing our assistance and the reasons why they need to be involved in the activity.  The foundation prides itself on being creative and responsive.  If we meet barriers we will persevere and find a way to help. Mentoring The foundation has a number of mentoring programs now operating.  One on one and group mentoring programs are operational in schools, community and in guardianship residential facilities. Our mentoring programs have the reputation of providing personalised and creative support which always takes the individual needs of the young person into account.  Our mentors all promote the foundation harm prevention philosophy and always take every step to ensure that the young person they are working with is given every possible chance to succeed by helping to set appropriate and achievable goals.  Young people supported by our mentors will usually show improved attendance, behaviour and peer relationships as well as community engagement.   Our mentors make a difference. Contact our                               to enquire about this service.