Brisbane Times ·general ·2 hours ago

Victorian government launches $2.5 million youth worker program in hospitals

The Victorian government launched a $2.5 million pilot program to embed youth workers in two Melbourne hospitals, aiming to divert injured youth offenders from crime. Violence Reduction Minister Sonya Kilkenny stated this initiative would be Australia's first and intends to utilize proven models from abroad. The program targets young people admitted after violent incidents to provide critical support and guidance.

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