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Future Ready is a fully subsidised program designed to help you build confidence and learn practical skills in a supportive, community-based setting.

At the completion of the program you will be supported to undertake work experience or volunteering opportunities.

🗓️ Next Future Ready Start Date: Tuesday 17th February

💬 Next Info Session: Tuesday 10th February

🗓️ Next Future Ready Start Date: Tuesday 17th February 💬 Next Info Session: Tuesday 10th February

🤝 Future Ready Sign Up

Whether you’re joining the Future Ready program for your own growth, or referring a client, participant, or someone you support, you can use the same form below.

Our team will get in touch to guide the next steps with practical, people‑focused support that builds confidence.

Prefer pen and paper?

You can also download and hand-fill the Future Ready referral form here.

Once completed, please return it to us via email at Hayley@startingpointnh.org.au or drop it off at Starting Point Neighbourhood House.

Future Ready Referral Form PDF

Future Ready at a Glance

🗓️ 40 hours of learning

💼 Explore work experience or volunteering

👥 Small groups + 1-on-1 support throughout

💻 Build digital confidence with practical tech skills for everyday life and work (Laptops provided for workshops)

🧠 Hands-on workshops to grow skills and self-belief

🏭 Explore local industries through site visits and guest speakers

🚐 Transport support available to help you get there

🏘️ Connect with your Neighbourhood House and discover other local supports

🌱 Inclusive, welcoming environment that meets you where you are

What participants can expect

  • Practical workshops focused on communication, teamwork and workplace readiness

  • Activities that build confidence in real‑world situations

  • Supportive facilitators who meet people where they’re at

  • A welcoming group environment where everyone is encouraged to grow

  • Opportunities to connect with local services, training options and community programs

A Guided Start to Skills, Confidence and Oppourtunity

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    Build Confidence

    Future Ready is a three‑week, community‑based program designed to help you rediscover your strengths and rebuild self‑belief in a safe, supportive environment.

    Through group activities, guided workshops, and encouragement from peers and mentors, participants grow their resilience, practice communication, and develop the confidence to take on new challenges.

    This focus on personal growth ensures that every step forward feels achievable and celebrated.

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    Build Connections

    Develop essential workplace skills, explore career pathways, and create personalised plans for employment or further study—all in a safe, inclusive environment that values each person’s strengths and goals.

    Gain insights into local industries and have the opportunity to take part in work experience or volunteering, providing fresh and recent references to support future job seeking.

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    Build Your Future

    Future Ready offers more than just skills—it creates a pathway for lasting change.

    You are supported to set meaningful goals, explore opportunities for work, study, or volunteering, and design a plan that reflects their unique strengths and aspirations.

    With the right tools, networks, and encouragement, you leave the program with a clearer vision of your future and the confidence to pursue it.

🌱 Future Ready 2026

Future Ready is a fully subsidised, three‑week program designed to help people build confidence, strengthen communication skills and take positive steps toward work, study or volunteering. Each intake brings together a small group of participants for hands‑on activities, practical learning and supportive conversations in a relaxed community setting.

Whether someone is returning to work, exploring new pathways or simply wanting to build their skills, Future Ready offers a friendly place to start.

Program structure

Future Ready runs across three weeks, with sessions held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 2:30pm.


Each intake begins with an information session where participants can meet the team, ask questions and decide if the program is right for them.

Want to join us?

Everyone is welcome to come along, learn at their own pace and discover new strengths.
For more details or to register your interest, visit our website or contact Taylor on 0475 889 382 or Hayley on 0499 309 227.

Future Ready is proudly delivered by Starting Point Neighbourhood House, supported by the Tasmanian Government.

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