RISEUP is a new strategy developed by the NSW Police Commissioner, connecting disengaged young people to workplace opportunities.

RISEUP incorporates job-ready programs, mentoring and vocational training for at-risk youth aged between 15 and 18 to build their engagement with education, employment opportunities and the community. The initiative aims to partner with employers across NSW to create meaningful workplace opportunities for young people who’ve embraced positive change in their lives.

The foundations of the initiative focus on early intervention to prevent and disrupt crime. It is a collaborative approach with Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) NSW and industry leaders to achieve positive outcomes for young people and divert them from the criminal justice system. 

The final stage in RISEUP is the opportunity for participants to be connected to employment or further opportunities to enhance employment capability.

This is the stage that will give purpose to the entire journey the young person has progressed through, as it provides them with a strong sense of achievement, pride, ownership and the ability to contribute to a team and their community. Most importantly, it breaks the less fortunate cycle they would have otherwise been on.

“RISEUP is program designed to engage our vulnerable young people from heading down a less desirable path in life and giving them a career start,” the Hume Police District Commander, Superintendent Schilt said.

“Importantly, employment gives our youth a sense of achievement, pride and structure they might not be getting in a traditional family environment, and it’s humbling to know we have some of the country’s biggest businesses standing beside us to support our local youth.”

If any employers can assist with the program they can register their interest at: https://www.riseup.org.au/get_involved