Save the Children
Supporting Young People on Bail
Supporting Young People on Bail is a voluntary program that works with young people 12–18 years who are on bail awaiting sentencing. A Bail Support Plan is developed outlining the young person’s recreational, educational and vocational/employment goals. Youth Workers provide support to young people to achieve their goals during their bail period and beyond.
What the service can help with
Education, including provision of education and programs addressing exclusion
Employment, transition, mentoring, training
Reducing offending behaviours
Social and emotional development
Trauma
Violent behaviour
How the service is delivered
Coordination of Services
Information, Advice and Education
Support Services
Services are available for
Accompanied Children
Parents and Carers
Age eligibility for children
10 - 18
To access the service, clients
Must be on bail from youth court
Cost of service
Free
Is a referral required?
Referrals to program are made by Tas Police, the Department of Education and Magistrates at various Youth Courts.
How do clients access the service?
Home visits can be provided
Regions covered
South
North
North West
Contact Details
145 Bathurst Street Hobart 7000
03 6231 9488
Focus Domains
Being loved and safe
Having material basics
Being healthy
Learning
Participating