b"01 01CO-CHAIR MESSAGE STRATEGIC GOALSSarah Little Strive for Success Team LeaderGoal 5: Simple GrowthSTRIVE FOR SUCCESS: EMPOWERING YOUNG LIVESThis year, we proudly launched our 'Strive for Success' program with the generous supportIn the Mid-North Coast, the story of one of the Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF). Thelocal young man, Jaiden, highlights the program helps young people overcomeeffectiveness of this holistic support.barriers and secure stable employment, leveraging our connections in the Mid- Having grown up in Out of Home Care and facing North Coast and Illawarra regions and thehomelessness as a young adult, Jaiden sought strengths of Homebase Youth Services andour support to overcome employment barriers. Green Connect to maximise impact.We helped him obtain his White Card and First Aid certificate and secure a labouring and landscaping In FY24 we supported 140 young people throughrole. His impressive performance led to a full-time Strive for Success, with 49% of our participantsposition in disability support within the company, identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanderwhich we helped him apply for. person, resulting in:9 full-time positions Hes doing amazing, says his employer. He has 4 part-time roles built a great connection with the team, and we all 43 casual jobs appreciate his reliable work and positive attitude. 8 traineeships and apprenticeshipsSince gaining full-time employment, Jaiden has 84 engaging in further education found stable housing and is working towardsour goals29 re-engaging with schoolingobtaining his drivers licence.We empowered several young people toIn the Illawarra, Anne and Montanas story simultaneously re-engage with education and training and successfully transition into the workforce.highlights this sentiment.Sarah Little, Strive for Success Team Leader, explains,Anne and Montana have overcome barriers and Specifically designed for young people, all participantsbecome successful young entrepreneurs with undergo our employability program, receiving one-on- the support of our program. Anne launched a one mentoring to set and achieve goals, improve jobhandmade fishing lure business, and Montana skills, write a resume and interview with confidence.started a photography business, partnering to share Our Job Coaches then match participants with localknowledge. Together, they recently showcased their businesses and guide them through the applicationventures at Wollongongs Crown Street Markets.process; they can access post-placement support for up to 12 months to help them succeed in their new role.The achievements of all three participants Sarah says, Participants often start with littlehave been remarkable, Sarah says. Were direction, but through our support, they discover theirtruly cheering for them. Sometimes, people just skills and potential. Once motivated, they work hardneed someone to believe in them to believe in to reach their goals, and were here to support them.themselves. 15"