Path To Freedom
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services
The Path to Freedom program helps young people from CALD backgrounds with psychosocial disabilities join workshops, build skills, engage in community activities, and pursue career & financial goals. It supports carers and families to connect with others and learn ways to better support their loved ones.
As part of BREED Australia’s mission to empower individuals regardless of their background, the Path to Freedom Program is built around BREED’s Learning for Good Programs, which will empower youth who face psycho-social disability challenges. This program directly helps fight the global mental health crisis facing youth.
Benefits
Skills Development
Community Connection
Make New Friends
Career Growth
Case Management
Ongoing Support
The Process
Onboarding
Young Person along with their family are welcomed and onboarded onto the Path to Freedom program.
Co-Design
Session
Co-design activities that align with their goals and preferences
Skill Building
Participants experience growth, building mental resilience, essential skills and a positive mindset.
Empowerment
Based on age, participants engage in workshops on financial literacy, career goals, or entrepreneurship.
Community Participation
Participants plan, run and participate in community advocacy, wellness, or sports activities
Graduation
The final stage marks the program's end, celebrating participants’ growth and accomplishments
Ongoing Support
Participants can choose to continue the project with personalise 1:1 support
Eligibility
- Young Person aged 11-21 years
- CALD Background
- Experiencing Mental Health and/or Psychosocial Disability
- Residing in the Liverpool, Blacktown or Campbelltown LGA
- For more information on the programs and to apply visit: https://wsmrc.org.au/path-to-freedom