Diversitat commenced a new program called You Turn in May this year. You Turn Geelong, previously Handbrake Turn Geelong was acquired by Diversitat as its demonstrated commitment to the Geelong community after the closure by Concern Australia on March 4, 2011.

The program is targeted at disadvantaged young people, those at risk, from culturally diverse backgrounds and those not attending or disconnected from the mainstream school environment. The program is based around automotive and related trades and provides accredited education in Foundation Learning, Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Certificate 1 in Automotive.

You Turn has been redeveloped in an enhanced model for students that require intensive learning support and assistance. The continuation of this program will ensure that students are given access to quality employment, pathways to further learning, return to mainstream education, school retention and further tertiary learning. This will be achieved by the deployment of qualified staff members that will provide support to those students identified through intake as at risk and educationally disadvantaged.

The program will link students to all of Diversitat’s networks and will be assisted by trained mentors through Diversitat’s Mentor Training Program and business partnerships within the local community. You Turn will also embrace cultural diversity and link well other local community and school providers and will become an integral part of Diversitat’s Youth Services.

For more information contact Diversitat Youth Services on 5223 3223 or You Turn direct on 5277 1710 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 You Turn is supported by many local organisations. To assist the You Turn program with a financial donation or donations of equipment please contact the team at You Turn.