Vocational Partnerships Group Ltd

Vocational Partnerships Group Ltd (VPG) is an Australian not-for-profit community organisation based in Far North Queensland. Established over 25 years ago, VPG is dedicated to improving transitions for children and youth, particularly focusing on empowering disadvantaged young people aged 15 to 24 to build skills and access employment opportunities[2][5].

Purpose and Mission

VPG's core mission is to empower youth, strengthen families, and broker partnerships between education and industry, aiming to create real and sustainable outcomes for local communities. The organisation’s approach focuses on "Advantaged Thinking," "The Deal," and connecting young people with tangible opportunities that support their movement from education into employment and independent life with confidence and skills[1][2].

Programs and Services

The organisation delivers a broad range of programs that consistently achieve high-quality outcomes for youth, families, industry, and communities:

• Youth Transition Programs: Under initiatives like the Skilling Queenslanders for Work, VPG administers programs such as Get Set For Work and Ready For Work. These programs provide accredited training, career advice, job preparation skills, case management, and work experience placements to young people[5].

• Strengthening Families and Children: Through the Every Family initiative, VPG offers a free service supporting families with children aged 0-12 years across the Tablelands and Cassowary Coast. The program enhances parenting skills, child development knowledge, and facilitates resource sharing and support networks among parents and carers[5].

• Creating Safer Communities: The RespectMe program is a violence prevention and respectful relationship education program delivered in schools and organisations. It aims to foster lasting cultural change towards respect, responsibility, and community safety[5].

• Work Experience Placements: VPG facilitates high-quality work experience placements by partnering with local employers. With over 5,000 employers engaged, the organisation has coordinated such placements throughout Far North Queensland for 17 years, connecting youth, schools, and agencies with meaningful industry opportunities[1][5].

Community Impact

VPG is committed to assisting disadvantaged young persons by developing their social and personal skills necessary for independent and successful community living. The organisation also provides counselling and support services to prevent suffering among the region’s most vulnerable youth[3][4].

Acknowledgement

VPG respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which it operates and delivers its services across Far North Queensland[1].

Vocational Partnerships Group Ltd continues to play a vital role in supporting youth employment, family strengthening, and community wellbeing in Far North Queensland, making significant contributions to the region's social and economic fabric.

[1] https://vpginc.com.au [2] https://vpginc.com.au/about/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/096c733e-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/096c733e-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/documents/8249b06b-51c8-e811-a961-000d3ad24282 [5] https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Queensland/Tablelands/Employment___Training/Youth_Employment___Training_Services/5649/105582/VPG_-__Vocational_Partnerships_Group_Inc_-_Atherton