How does IYMP work?

Participants interested in joining IYMP need to attend a Testing and Assessment activity to assess and identify a suitable point to begin their training. Next, young people are assisted by  their IYMP Provider with their accommodation, education and training needs. Depending on individual circumstances, participants are given appropriate accommodation and then supported during their education and/or training pathway. IYMP Providers employ staff with relevant qualifications to help participants engage in their chosen course of study, follow it through to completion, and assist in finding employment, in their home community or elsewhere.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the program you should:

• be a young Indigenous person of 16 to 24 years of age, and
• have the support of your family/community to relocate from your home community in order to access nationally accredited education and training.

Where can I access IYMP?

On 1 July 2009, the IYMP expanded operations to the 16 Host Locations listed in the table below:

Want more information?

To find out more about the Indigenous Youth Mobility Program please contact the IYMP Provider in your nearest IYMP host location, or email iymp@deewr.gov.au.

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