Outcare – Links

Supports young people who are before the Perth Children’s Court and face mental health challenges. Links provide young people with support for both their mental health and psychosocial needs. This includes school engagement, accessing training, employment, and support in prosocial activities. Young people are offered a voluntary mental health assessment, and if found suitable, they are offered support from our specialist team within the program. We work collaboratively with our clients to co-design their recovery plans. Those who have greater needs can choose to be referred to other services for additional support. Links can help with the following:

• Alcohol and drug support
• Getting and keeping a job
• Assisting with family issues
• Accessing education and training
• Assistance in finding accommodation

Funding

Grants, partner support and donations

Eligibility & Access

For young people up to the age of 17 who are before the Perth Children’s Court and are living with mental health challenges.

Partnerships

• National Indigenous Australians Agency
• Sisters of St John of God
• National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment
• Commonwealth Department of Social Services
• WA Mental Health Commission
• WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
• WA Department of Communities

Achievements

In 2024 the program made an impact in the following ways:

• 79% reduced or ceased reoffending
• 91% improved their mental health
• 80% increased their support network
• 82% increased their positive use of time