FLOW

flexible, judgement free support.

Flow is a voluntary program in southern Tasmania that provides support to young people aged between 12 to 18 whose use of violent behaviour has placed them at risk of ongoing contact with the youth justice system or exclusion from education.

Recognising that each situation is unique, we work collaboratively with young people through a flexible outreach model of service that is tailored towards meeting their needs and achieving their goals.

The program runs for 6-12 months and supports young people to address the underlying causes of their violence, engage with specialist services, and enhance their capacity to re-engage with family, education, and their community.

All referrals to Flow require informed consent to be obtained from the young person prior to submission.

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individualised approach for each person!

Flow is a free program for young people in southern Tasmania aged 12 to 18 years of age.

Eligibility is extended to:

  • Those excluded from, or at risk of exclusion, from education due to violent behaviour.

  • Those who have entered, or are at risk of entering, the Youth Justice system due to violent behaviour.

Supports provided are based on the assessment of individual circumstances and stage of development. We will work with the young person for 6-12 months in a location, and at a pace that is suited to them. Where appropriate, this may involve group activities, inter-service collaboration, and parent/caregiver involvement.

“After several regular Flow sessions, one young person shared he had finally been able to ‘sit with himself’ and reflect on his previous behaviours and issues with the law.

He came to appreciate that he was ‘more than [his] behaviour’ and not defined by his actions.

After this realisation, he mentioned feeling calmer and more in control of his decisions, which meant that he’d since stayed out of trouble while with friends.”

— Flow Facilitator

IN OUR EARLY DAYS, FLOW IS:

  • currently supporting 10 young people in southern tasmania

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The Flow program is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services.