Fautasi Pasifika Youth Outreach

The Fautasi (meaning ‘Build Together’) Pasifika Youth Outreach Program is a community based early intervention program for young people from Pacific Island and Maori backgrounds living in Brimbank and Melton in Melbourne’s north west, who are at risk of disengaging from school or becoming involved in the Youth Justice system.

The objectives of the project are to:

• Provide targeted, short-term intervention to address the needs of Pasifika young people aged 12-24 years living in Brimbank or Melton who are at risk of disengaging from school or entering the Youth Justice system.
• Increase the young peoples connection to their culture and community.
• Provide timely support at the early stages of school disengagement or involvement with the Youth Justice system, assisting young people to complete their education and diverting them away from further offending.
• Provide young people with the support they need to complete secondary education and develop skills and confidence to enter their chosen profession.
• Increase community safety by reducing young peoples offending.

If you or someone you know would like to refer to the program, you can do so by filling out our referral form at the top of this page.

OUTCOMES SUMMARY

During the 2025/26 financial year, our Fautasi program successfully supported 54 young people, providing culturally responsive support and guidance to help young people navigate challenges, build confidence and strengthen their connection to community.

Through meaningful engagement and tailored support, Fautasi continues to empower young people to make positive choices, develop their skills and build a stronger foundation for their future.