Get involved with Transition to Success

Transition to Success (T2S) gives youths a chance to work toward a future that isn't defined by their past.

T2S is delivered in a community setting. Our Youth Justice officers tailor T2S to match the local community and its youths.

We work with other agencies, local businesses, community organisations and individuals to help the youths engaged in T2S who have broken the law—or are at risk of breaking the law—get back on track.

We deliver T2S in partnership with:

  • Education Queensland (i.e. local schools and senior guidance officers)
  • registered training organisations (RTO)
  • not-for-profit agencies
  • community groups
  • local businesses.

Download a T2S prospectus (PDF, 728KB)

Volunteer or partner with T2S

T2S thrives on the support of local community organisations, businesses, schools and RTOs. Your involvement can make a significant impact in changing the trajectory of the lives of youths.

There are many ways you can be involved as a T2S partner or volunteer.

  • By offering youths a chance to gain real-world experience, you help them build a brighter future. You can share your industry knowledge by:

    • being a guest speaker and inspire youths by sharing your career choices
    • providing mentoring for students in T2S
    • facilitate industry visits for groups of T2S students
    • share industry contacts and tips for securing traineeships and employment.

  • Hands-on experience is extremely valuable and can help youths build confidence, positive connections and aid in community reintegration. Partners work with T2S to:

    • offer traineeships, internships or work experience to T2S participants
    • provide paid employment opportunities and pathways within your industry.

There are a range of different opportunities to support T2S. To find out more or to get involved email the T2S team at T2S@youthjustice.qld.gov.au.

Benefits and opportunities for T2S partners

Partnering or volunteering with T2S can bring benefits for you, your organisation and the local community.

Benefits for the community

You help youths feel more connected to their:

  • local community
  • culture.

You will contribute to helping reduce youth crime by supporting youths involved in or at-risk of entering the youth justice system to see there are brighter pathways available for them, that they can make better choices and get back on track.

You will be rewarded with knowing that you have helped a youths make a better future for themselves.

Benefits for local businesses

Partnering with T2S adds value to your business.

  • Boost your reputation through corporate social responsibility: Did you know 8 out of 10 consumers will consider corporate social responsibility when deciding which products or services to buy and where to shop? By partnering with T2S, your business gets a better understanding of the issues that are important to your clients and your local community, sees the value in what you are doing, and your business's reputation is enhanced. Your staff will also feel great about being part of a business that is helping the community, and helping youths change their lives.
  • New skills development: You and your employees will gain new skills and knowledge from your partnership with T2S and mentoring youths in your community. These skills and capabilities can be passed on, building the capacity of your organisation or business.
  • Open the door to new possibilities: New networks and opportunities may open, and there may be specific benefits depending on your context.
  • Free marketing: T2S will acknowledge your business in all relevant promotional material.

Employing youths from the youth justice system is smart. It helps youths reintegrate back into their communities, prevents reoffending and reduces the number of victims of crime.

Benefits for community organisations

Staff may have access to training offered by Youth Justice.

The partnership will provide evidence to support your funding applications, particularly in the areas of:

  • servicing complex clients
  • playing a role in redirecting youths away from the justice system.

T2S will acknowledge your partnership in all relevant promotional material.

More information

Learn about other Youth Justice programs and initiatives working to reduce crime in the community.