Application Form

Welcome to the BackTrack Family,

BackTrack is unique in our dedication to changing young lives with resilience, compassion, and belief in every individual's potential. Our holistic, long-term approach distinguishes us from other services.

The expansion into the BackTrack Network is a natural evolution of our mission to reach as many young people as possible. While sharing the foundational principles of BackTrack, the network operates with distinct nuances that set it apart from our flagship BackTrack@Armidale initiative. The network is an amalgamation of like-minded individuals, organisations, and communities united under the BackTrack banner to create a nationwide impact. It's a collaborative ecosystem where diverse entities come together to share, learn, and grow—each bringing their unique strengths to the table yet collectively adhering to the BackTrack way.

Key Differentiators of the BackTrack Network:

Wider Reach, Same Heart: The network amplifies our core mission across Australia, engaging a broader audience without diluting the essence of what makes BackTrack effective.

Diversity in Unity: While BackTrack@Armidale serves as the blueprint, the network thrives on the diversity of its members, embracing different community contexts and needs under a unified framework.

Collaborative Growth: It fosters a culture of mutual learning and support, where members benefit from shared resources, expertise, and the collective wisdom of the network, driving impactful change that resonates across communities.

The BackTrack Network is where our foundational values meet community innovation, together forging paths of opportunity for young Australians. Welcome to a movement of transformative partnership.

Application Form

Application Form

What led you to reach out to us?

How did you find out about the network and what about it has got you interested?

What is the problem you are needing to address in your community?

What services already exist to support young people in your community?

Who have you spoken to already in your community? who’s onboard?

Tell us a bit about the kids who are at the heart of the issue. What do you feel are the root causes for the problems faced by young people in your community?

What benefits are you hoping to get from being a member of the network?

Can you tell us about the founder’s background and career history?

What experience does the founder have in youth work?

Do you/the founder personally have lived experience of any of the challenges faced by young people doing it tough in your community?

What are the skillsets of the community members who are onboard?

Are you involved in (or particularly passionate about) any political or social causes?

What level (and type) of experience does the founder have in building and running organisations?

Our experience tells us that order to succeed in this space, you need capability in youth work, business management, and community engagement. How well do you feel you’re currently able to address the need for these 3 capabilities across your team?

Do you already have something up and running? If so could you tell us about it or attach a website link or document.

Tell us about the young people in your community. What interests them? What might engage them in your programmes?

Do you have a place to operate from or ideas on where you might operate?

Do you have current funding or ideas on where you might get funding?

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