31 July 2025
Life Without Barriers is set to support young people coming back into the community after time in detention following the Queensland Government’s investment in a 12-month program in the Gold Coast region.
The Staying on Track program provides practical, personalised support to help young people thrive and be successful.
Life Without Barriers will deliver the program using the evidence-based mentoring and structured therapy of Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and Youth Advocate Program (YAP) to support young people and their families.
Staying on Track focuses on helping young people strengthen their family relationships and social connections to help reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
Life Without Barriers’ Deputy Chief Executive Child, Youth and Family, Carly Jacobitz, welcomed the Crisafulli Government’s investment through Staying on Track.
“We know that many young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect, or family violence, can face other challenges that make them vulnerable to the youth justice system,” Ms Jacobitz said.
“Intervention is crucial, and our evidence-based Staying on Track program provides important, tailored support that will help young people in the Gold Coast region build on their strengths, form connections, engage in education and strengthen their family relationships.
“We look forward to partnering with the Crisafulli government and bringing our knowledge and experience to family-focused support that can help young people stay on track and reduce the risk of reoffending.”
Read the Staying on Track Media Release from the Queensland Government here>.
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