JPET (Jobs Placement, Employment and Training):Individual assistance to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, on an Unable to Live at Home payment from Centrelink, or who face significant multiple personal barriers (which may include substance abuse, mental health, serious family conflict, limited literacy / numeracy skills, a history of offences, or other major non vocational issues).

Support workers assist the young person to address personal barriers, develop supports, make behavioural changes, improve living circumstances, obtain workplace skills and develop pathways to sustainable economic and social participation.

Target Group
Young people aged 15 -21 years in the above circumstances


Availability
9.00am- 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Locations
This program is available in the following areas:

Ballarat
4 - 6 Peel St North, Ballarat VIC 3350
Phone: 03 5337 8999
Fax: 03 5332 4465

Mildura
129 Langtree Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500
Phone: 03 5051 0000
Fax: 03 5021 2478

Referral Process: from Centrelink, a Job Capacity Assessor, Youth Support Services or self referral.