Onboarding is the same pathway for all participants.
Referral source can differ, but the onboarding method stays consistent.
We accept referrals from a wide range of sources and work collaboratively to ensure each transition into service is safe, well-planned and participant-centred. Whether a referral is proactive or urgent, community-based or statutory, our focus remains the same: clarity, continuity and a stable start.
Referrals may come from:
Intake is about setting the right foundation. We gather the information needed to create a safe, informed and realistic starting point, so supports can begin smoothly and stay aligned from day one.
At intake we collect:
Onboarding establishes the operational framework for delivery. It defines how supports are implemented day to day, confirms stakeholder communication pathways, sets reporting frequency and recipients, and documents escalation processes, including after-hours contact. Staff receive clear briefings and shift guidance, so expectations, routines and boundaries are consistent from commencement.
Some referrals begin within custody, remand or secure inpatient mental health settings. While the starting point may differ, our model of care does not. Every participant enters the service with the same focus on dignity, choice and stability.
Where referrals originate from secure or statutory pathways:
Our role is to provide a bridge into community life, not to replicate institutional systems. Regardless of where someone begins, our approach stays grounded in support, not control.
Workforce preparation is managed in-house through a dedicated onboarding and training environment at head office. This enables timely mobilisation while maintaining quality and compliance.
Preparation includes participant-specific onboarding and refreshers, space for Behaviour Support and external practitioner briefings and the ability to rapidly brief teams when risk profiles or circumstances change. This ensures supports commence with clarity and remain aligned as needs evolve.