Opportunity Hub Tamworth

The coordination of services for the Hub will be key to building strong links between Aboriginal community organisations, local businesses, regional industries and services for Aboriginal youth at risk. The Hub will be responsible for coordinating and brokering support for Aboriginal youth within the Tamworth Local Government Area (LGA), business and other programs operating in the service area and as required delivering services directly to students. These include:

• Building career aspirations and strengthening understandings of career pathways for Aboriginal students in Years 5 to 8;
• Working with schools to deliver personalised career and transition planning for Aboriginal students in Years 9 to 12;
• Engaging the local Aboriginal community and parents in support of the work of Opportunity Hub;
• Linking key local education and training providers and youth services into the Hub and coordinating student pathways in accord with their career plans;
• Engaging local employers and industry to work with the Hub to assist the delivery of industry grounded career advice, work experience and employment opportunities;
• Delivering personalized support services for students at serious risk of disengagement from education and training; and
• Arranging wrap-around support from relevant agencies and the community as required.
The Hub concept has been established through thorough community consultation to gain an understanding of what needs to be done to keep Aboriginal youth engaged at school and move into real employment and/or higher education.