reconnect

Building relationships  

Are you aged between 12 and 18 and thinking about leaving home or already have? Our Reconnect program is here to help.  

We support young people and families to strengthen relationships with family, school and the community.  

  • We’ll listen and help you figure out what you want to achieve.  

  • We support your family to improve communication and resolve conflicts.  

  • We’ll help you to strengthen relationships with your family.  

  • We can provide info on other services that can help too.  

  • We’ll help with school, work and training providers.  

  • We can hold family meetings or offer a safe space for you to talk.  

Our program is run in schools and colleges across southern Tasmania, including New Norfolk, Sorell, Kingston, Hobart City and Bayview Secondary College.   

If you’re not in school, we can still help.  

Reconnect is a free and confidential service. Your info stays private unless we’re legally required to share it.  

We’ve been doing this for over 25 years, and we’re funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services.  

Reach out if you need support—everyone needs a home base!  

During 2023-2024

  • 605 sessions were delivered

  • 107 young people and their families were supported

  • 97% of those who provided feedback said they saw an overall improvement in their situation

CASE STUDY

CASE STUDY

Sophie was referred to the Reconnect program after several months of living away from home—initially couch-surfing with friends and then moving into her boyfriend’s house. She had grown up in her mother’s home but left due to ongoing conflict. 

A few weeks into her engagement with Reconnect, Sophie discovered she was pregnant.

  • Despite her anxiety about where she would raise the baby—given that her boyfriend’s house was unstable and unsuitable for a child, and the long waiting lists for housing—Sophie managed to maintain her school engagement. 

    The Reconnect Worker and Sophie discussed strategies to improve communication and strengthen her relationship with her mother. Through these discussions, Sophie also became aware of local services and resources that could support her as a young mother. This newfound knowledge empowered her to make informed decisions about her future. Sophie eventually informed her mother about the pregnancy.

    In response, Sophie and her mother reconnected, and her mother purchased a large caravan for Sophie and her baby to live in on her mother’s property. This gesture of support helped mend their relationship, allowing them to return to a place of love, open communication, and mutual support.  

    Through her experience with the Reconnect Program, Sophie learned that it is possible to forgive and move forward despite conflicts, and she is now better equipped to seek and utilise community resources to support her journey as a young mother. 

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Reconnect is proudly funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services.