Youth Pathways is a programme funded by the Department of Education Science and Training (DEST) and forms a part of the Career Advice Australia initiative of the Australian Government.

Youth Pathways aims to assist the most at-risk young people to make a successful transition through to completion of year 12 (or its equivalent) and ultimately, to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community. Nationally the programme will assist over 17,000 young people aged 13 to 19 years old each year by providing intensive individualised assistance and support to help young people to make a successful transition.

• Personal one-on-one assistance to help identify strengths, goals and barriers;
• Individual support to achieve their goals; and
• Individual support and guidance to help overcome barriers;
• Other services aimed at better equipping young people to successfully make the transition through school and from school to further education, training or employment.