RISE Up! is a targeted 10-week engagement program delivered in partnership with schools. It supports Year 10 and 11 students who are experiencing significant disengagement from school, with attendance rates typically between 20–40%.
Many participants have declined previous re-engagement opportunities and are at high risk of not completing enough units to progress to Year 12. Beyond academic risk, students may also experience low motivation, limited future direction, and reduced confidence in their ability to succeed.
RISE Up! aims to re-engage students by building confidence, self-awareness and practical life skills, helping them identify and pursue meaningful post-school pathways.
The program also supports students to rebuild confidence and self-worth, develop emotional regulation and resilience, increase engagement with school and/or alternative pathways, identify strengths, interests and goals, and gain exposure to real-world opportunities such as TAFE, employment and community programs.
For more information about this program, please contact us via email at youthservices@whittlesea.vic.gov.au