The Geelong Project: a community of schools and youth services model for early intervention

The Geelong Project brought together by the Swinburne University is an early intervention initiative which aims to demonstrate that through effective early intervention, vulnerable young people can be supported to stay at home where that is possible, remain in school and stay connected in their community. This study suggests a strong welfare support capacity in schools is crucial for both early intervention and prevention. The Geelong Project is collaboration between a number of service providers in the Geelong area, including high schools, youth-focused and family-based case management, Centrelink and the Victorian Local Learning and Employment Network.