StreetWork has an impressive track record supporting at-risk young people to turn their lives around through our early intervention programs, called the KickStart Mentoring Program. 15-year-old Peter* was referred to StreetWork by his concerned teacher as he had stopped attending school. He loved school but due to some problems at home & a few poor decisions he made, he was finding it really tough to continue.
StreetWork supported Peter to set goals to address a number of issues affecting him, with the ultimate aim of re-engaging in school. Together with his Youth Case Worker, Peter developed strategies to address the issues he was experiencing at home, work to improve his mental health & get back to school. As Peter also struggled with substance misuse, StreetWork supported him to receive the specialist drug & alcohol counselling he needed. After six months of one-on-one mentoring, Peter has successfully returned to school and is continuing to get the specialist support he needs. Peter is now thriving; he has a part-time job at a local cafe & no longer participates in some of his risk-taking behaviours.
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