“RETALE Melbourne” What is RETALE Melbourne? Why it exists? How it came into existence? Key ingredients of successful programs managed by a collaborative.

“RETALE Melbourne”

What is RETALE Melbourne?Why it exists?How it came into existence?Key ingredients of successful programs

managed by a collaborative partnership?Developing local collaborative partnerships

and programs

RETALE Melbourne

is based on Best Practice derived from a range of successful re-engagement programs, most notable being the “Heat Hospitality” program first delivered by St Kilda Youth Services in the City of Port Phillip.

Why RETALE Melbourne Program?

Provides a range of critical interventions to a minimum of 12 young people (at risk of offending) and provide them with pathways to sustainable employment and positive life choices.

Give young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengagement alternative opportunities

What does this mean?

Provides a program thatIs user friendly, relevant engaging and leads to

employment and or educationSupports development in literacy, numeracy and

general skillsFocuses on improving self esteem and confidenceChanges future directions for disengaged young

peopleIntegrates welfare support into program deliveryHas follow up support after program completion

Young people gain

Sense of purposeExperience learning program which

acknowledges their learning needs An understanding of the need to adhere to

strong boundariesSense of belongingPositive futureWork readiness and understanding of work

culture

Police Input

Pilot funding from the Victorian Police Youth Funding

Ongoing input from police in the form of weekly 2 hour sessions will be incorporated into the training component of RETALE

Police Officers will be trained as mentors and will work one to one with students.

What did this translate to

Good relationshipsSense of trustImproved understanding by police of young

peopleImproved trust of young people towards

policeOngoing support

Key factors - establishment

The need – why do you want a programCollecting evidenceIdentify key stakeholdersIdentify and source fundingCollaborative Approach

MOU – agreement of commitment and contribution from key stakeholders

TimelineImplementation planManagement plan – Project ManagerProgram developmentPathway planning

Program management and maintenance

Program implementation and management strategy

Risk management procedureOn going management, sustainability and

partnership input

Develop and reviewo CoM/PSC – meeting times, minutes, decision

makingo MOU’so Position descriptions for project teamo Team meetingso Supporting project teamo Code of conduct o Guidelines and assistanceo Crisis/risk management planningo Student trackingo Work placement/experienceo Welfare support

Key ingredients

Applied Learning program within a relevant and engaging context

Strong guidelines and boundariesSuitable staff selectionStrong support for staffClear guidelines to cover range of incidents

a strong emphasis on welfare and career guidance.

Provision of pathways planning, monitoring and counselling re progress towards education, employment and independence goals.

Publicity and Promotion

Launch – invite key stakeholders, include ministers, managers CEO etc.

Minister for Education christine Nixon, Major from Salvation Army

Patron – High profile patron – Dave HughesStudent Ambassadors – Students to presentGraduation – High profile people related to

stakeholders STUDENTS

RetaleIncludes post-program support for a minimum

period of up to 5 weeks including advice, referral and advocacy in line with the pathways plan developed for that individual.

The key stakeholders and their contributions

Victoria Police – significant support including funding The City of Melbourne –research and referral networks Crown Casino – employment offers! Melbourne City Mission – Frontyard – welfare and delivery

support CAE – funding, program delivery and project Management The Salvation Army - welfare and delivery support as well as

provision of premises City Local Learning and Employment – networking, financial

and admin support ANZ funding

Key outcomes of the programBuilding better relationships between police and

‘at risk’ young people in the City of Melbourne. A reduction in offending rates of young people. Increased links between young people,

community and youth agencies, local services, Victoria Police and local government.

Key Outcomes for the young people

Positive experience of educationOpportunity to lean in an environment that is

supportive and addresses learning stylesOpportunity to gain Certificate 11 in retail Increased sense of belonging. .. Work positively with other young peopleWork positively with Police Increased skills, self esteem and confidence in at

risk young people with ongoing employment or successful transition to further education.

Pathways to further education trainingLinking with welfare support agenciesCelebration and acknowledgement of

achievements

Funding:

Police funding provides initial establishment costs and additional intensive provision of support

Salvation Army to provide training premisesCAE will deliver training hours in 2008 &

2009,

Plan an implementation strategy for establishment and management of a Collaborative Community EducationProgram in your local areas

Planning - Key factorsIdentify The need for the program - provide

supporting evidence Target cohortThe framework for your programIdentify key essential factors for inclusion

in the programKey StakeholdersDelivery sitesPossible funding sources

DevelopMission Statement for the programMOU/stakeholder contributionImplementation Plan/timelineRisk ManagementPublicity and Promotion strategy