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Applications for 2012 Victorian Programs are now open Term One Program Application Deadline: 1 February 2012 Applications for 2011 Queensland Programs have now closed |
What are the Criteria
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Victorian Applications:Kate Walsh Queensland Applications: Andy Hamilton |
Everything you need to know about getting the young fella you care about involved in the Young Men's Program - but of course if you have more questions, our staff are always happy to help you out.
Initial applications
Family interviews
Download the Young Men's Program Application Form (click here to download in word format)
My young man has been invited to take part in the Young Men's Program - what now?
What role do I play in the program?
Weekend Visits
Celebration Day
Parent's Dinner
Next intake dates & deadlines
What are the criteria for the Young Men's Program?
How much does it cost?
My young man may benefit from something a bit different - where else can we look at?
A Young Men’s Program application form must be completed and submitted by the given deadline for the relevant intake. The application form requires input from the young man himself, as well as his parent or guardian, with provision for comments from teachers, counselors and/or youth workers involved with him.
Download the Young Men's Program Application Form here.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: We understand that as parents or carers of these young men, you are anxious to have your application succeed, but staff cannot advise you on the status of your application. Applicants will be contacted two weeks after the application deadline to advise of interview or recommend a later intake – please do not contact Evolve regarding applications prior to this date.
FOR AGENCIES: Please make a note in your calendar to contact Evolve at the end of each financial year to ensure your YMP Application Forms are the most recent.
Once all application forms have been received, the Intake Team will assess each application and schedule an interview time for those most suitable for our program. Interviews are conducted with the young man and his parent/s or guardian, and other relevant individuals where requested (for example, a teacher, school counselor, psychologist, youth worker, police liaison) both as a group and separately. After the interviews, applicants who are deemed to be suitable for that particular intake will be invited to take part in the first week of the Young Men's Program. Interview locations will vary depending on the location of applicants, but most will be held in the metropolitan region.
What your young man needs to take:
The Intake Worker will provide you with a comprehensive list of items that your young men will need at Typo Station or Woodstock.
PLEASE NOTE: Hiking and camping clothes and equipment will be provided
Our preference is that the young men make their own journey to the station.
For Typo Station: We recommend using V/Line services (train and/or coach) to reach the Wangaratta train station, where our staff will collect participants in our 4WD troop carriers. For information about V/Line timetables, routes and services, you can visit their website at www.vline.com.au or call them on 136 196.
2012 Victorian Programs
Term One Program Applications due: 1 February 2012
Program commences: 28 February 2012
2011 Queensland Programs have now closed.
Please check back for 2012 dates, or register your interest with Andy Hamilton.
There are a number of criteria that applicants must meet to be eligible for participation in the Young Men's Program:
The follow up support is very significant in the young man’s transition from Typo Station or Woodstock; accessibility is key to that support. Evolve is unable to provide adequate support to young men living outside of Victoria and South East Queensland.
If we can't help, you might like to try...
For each young man commencing the program, Evolve request a contribution of $1,130 to help cover the costs incurred across the two years of the program. Evolve can establish payment plans and scholarships may be available – please contact our administrative team to discuss your options.
There are many reasons why your young person may not be suitable for our Young Men’s Program – age, disability, location to name a few. If Evolve’s programs are not the right fit for your young man, the programs in the 'If We Can't Help' document may be a good alternative.