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Initiatives targeting Recommendation 17 

Northern Territory

Youth at Risk Network

An inter-agency, cross discipline network that has developed an Action Plan for immediate response to intervene when students/young people are identified as 'at risk'.

The focus is on identifying young people at risk as early as possible so that holistic intervention can be actioned by the most appropriate agencies.

The group has broad representation from government and non-government agencies within the Alice Springs community including Department of Employment, Education and Training.

Target group: Young people

Coverage: Alice Springs and neighbouring communities

Timeframe: Ongoing 

Responsible agency: Department of Health and Community Services

Website: www.nt.gov.au/health/

Aboriginal and Islander Tertiary Aspiration Program (AITAP)

The Aboriginal and Islander Tertiary Aspiration Program (AITAP) is a school and community based support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who hope to complete Year 12 studies and enter higher education courses. It encourages, supports and assists them during their secondary school years to improve their academic attainment and achieve their career aspirations.

Target group: Indigenous students in urban secondary schools

Coverage: Urban secondary schools in the NT

Timeframe: 2001 - 2004

Responsible agency: Department of Employment, Education and Training

Website: www.education.nt.gov.au

AITAP Extension

Extension of The Aboriginal and Islander Tertiary Aspiration Program (AITAP) to include Indigenous secondary students attending remote community schools and Indigenous students in urban secondary schools aged 12 years and upwards.

The program will focus on student progression to tertiary education and employment; transition from primary to secondary schooling; retention of students through to Year 12; personal development for 'at risk' Indigenous students such as building sound study skills.

Target group: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Coverage: Urban high schools and remote community schools

Timeframe: 2002 - 2004

Responsible agency: Department of Employment, Education and Training

Website: www.education.nt.gov.au