Young People thriving through wellbeing, life skills, education and employment opportunities.

OHANA FOR YOUTH

Young People thriving through wellbeing, life skills, education and employment opportunities.

Our Programs : What we do

Youth Employment

Gen Z Services

Education

Schools and Distance Education

Work Skills

Skilling Queenslanders for Work

Family Services

NDIS Ohana Youth and Family Services

Employment

See our Gen-Z services

Employment Toolkit

See our Gold Coast Champion

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to empower young people with the skills to achieve success. Our aim is to develop 21st century citizens, who become life-long learners, who are productive, compassionate and engaged participants in their communities. Advantaged Thinking brings Ohana’s vision for young people to life by making positive investments rather than supporting deficits. It challenges us to shape a world in which young people are trusted and celebrated- It’s a journey for a different type of youth charity and social movement.

Ohana FOR YOUTH
e
m
p
l
o
y
m
e
n
t
At Ohana we have worked with young people to develop their capabilities, resources, networks, and opportunities to transition successfully from education and training into long-term employment and thrive within their community.
e
d
u
c
a
t
i
o
n

Arcadia College is a co-educational secondary school offering a safe, inclusive and future-focused educational and well-being program. As a special assistance school, we cater for a diverse range of students’ learning, emotional, psychological and physical needs, in order to give our students the best opportunity to build their future pathways and lives.

As a progressive and evolving school, we are excited to announce another milestone for Arcadia College. We are now able to offer our current educational programs in an online capacity: Distance Education.

https://arcadia.qld.edu.au

Ohana College is a co-educational secondary school offering a safe, inclusive and future-focused educational and well-being program. As a special assistance school, we cater for a diverse range of students’ learning, emotional, psychological and physical needs, in order to give our students the best opportunity to build their future pathways and lives.

Aligned to the Australian Curriculum, the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and guided by the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians, Ohana College staff create, implement and evaluate high quality, responsive and supportive programs with respect to the ages, abilities, aptitudes and development of our students.

https://ohanacollege.qld.edu.au

w
o
r
k
i
s
k
i
l
l
s

Welcome to GenZ employment’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work program. We’re excited to introduce you to Career Connect, our Ready for Work Program.

Career Connect is designed for all young Gold Coasters experiencing disadvantage and barriers to employment, further training or education.

What Our Young People Say About Us

The teachers actually cared about me. 'A few years ago I never would have dreamt of becoming a nurse. Now I want to be able to help others grow as well.

Jessica Powell

When they were writing out my plan they asked me what I wanted to do. They don't say, 'This might be good for youth's very much about what you want to do.

Zoe B

They make you feel comfortable, that's something I like. Obviously, if they can help you get a job that's good too - which they did!

Ethan H

Want To

Contribute?

Contact us on: executive@arcadia.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 5655 1839 to book a time with one of our team to work out the best option for you or…

Donate now, visit: Ohana.org.au/donate