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Better Pathways
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Better Pathways
Better Pathways is a program recommended by the South Australian Social Inclusion Board’s 2009 report entitled “Choices and Connections – The Better Pathways Approach for young People with Disabilities”.
The report highlighted that many young people experience barriers that lead to them being at risk’ of not making a successful transition from school to activities that maximise their social and employability potential.
Thus Better Pathways was created and designed to ensure that these students do not leave school early or drop out of the service system altogether.
Students are recommended for this program following an assessment completed at school, usually during the second term of year 9, and after gaining consent from parents or guardians.
Better Pathways provides staff to work with students from Year 9 until 12 months after they leave school.
Pathways Workers spend up to 3 hours per fortnight with their students providing support that falls into 3 categories:
- Planning
- Coaching & mentoring
- Service coordination & advocacy
The program will work with students throughout their high school years and up to 12 months after they leave school. Mentoring will occur in a range of settings including the, library and informal venues such as cafes and home.
Better Pathways believes that parents and families are an important part of a student support network. Involving families throughout the process, wherever possible, is a goal of Better Pathways.
To find out more contact us:
Better Pathways
Level 1, 260 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
T: (08) 8414 7111
F: (08) 8414 7199
E: info@betterpathways.com.au
