The Millers Point Youth Employment Partnership, of which the Department is a partner, has been awarded a state prize in the Prime Minister's Awards.
The Millers Point Youth and Employment Partnership was established in 2003 with funding provided by the City of Sydney and the Lend Lease foundation. It aims to assist youth in the area via a mentoring programme with Lend Lease Staff.
The programme provides role models for young people from Year 4 to Year 12, and includes activities such as reading partners, study partners and careers guidance.
The Department's role is to identify and refer candidates for the scheme from public housing. The National Winner of the Prime Minister's Award is due to be announced on 19th October 2005.