In short
- Final report of the independent review of the Reconnect program
- review investigated the appropriateness, efficiency and effectiveness of the program
- program is a national community-based early intervention and prevention program for children and young people.
This information was authored by the Department of Social Services. The policy functions transferred to the Treasury in May 2025.
Nous Group, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, conducted an independent review of the Reconnect program from January to June 2024.
The review investigated the appropriateness, efficiency and effectiveness of Reconnect.
Reconnect program
The Reconnect program is a national community-based early intervention and prevention program for children and young people (aged 12 to 18 years old, or 12 to 21 years for newly arrived youth) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families.