The school works closely with many government and non-government agencies which have an interest in supporting positive outcomes for youth including:
- Youth Justice
- Department of Community Services
- Headspace
- Community Health
- Women’s Health Resource Centre
- Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation
- Geraldton Streetworkers Aboriginal Corporation
- Police and Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC)
- Short Term Accommodation for Youth (STAY)
- Sun City Christian Centre
- Geraldton Foodbank
- Central Regional TAFE
Mobile Engagement Program (MEP)
MEP caters to some of the more disaffected young people, for whom a highly supported classroom environment is more than they are able to deal with. This program is primarily an offsite program with a teacher and a youth worker using a number of community-based resources such as the Library, Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC) & PCYC. The program focuses on building trusting relationships, setting wellbeing goals and working towards transition to onsite schooling.
Specialist Programs
These aim to produce improved outcomes for Young People attending GFS in the areas of social, emotional and cultural wellbeing. Such programs include: Mayu Wanggajimanha – Mayu Wanggajimanha meaning “kids talking together” provides young people with the opportunity to work with staff from the local Irra Wangga language centre to learn the Wajarri language whilst also being introduced to local history of Indigenous language, place and people. Wellbeing program – a suite of psycho-educational programs that are delivered by youth work staff and aim to address identified needs within the school group community. In doing so the program may introduce or enlist community services to develop connections between young people and local agencies that can meet their wellbeing needs. Outreach support – a youth worker has been employed to work with young people at their point of need usually in homes or in the community. It is designed for those severely disengaged or socially anxious who have been identified as requiring one-to-one support through the enrolment process. The staff member works closely with families and young people to commence transition into our school setting.
