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The RYZE Up Framework

One pathway,from Year 6 intoadulthood.

Most programs run for a term and finish. The Framework follows a young person as they grow, from the nerves of starting high school to leading the next crew.

Why westart early.

In remote towns, the young people who drift usually show it early. Missed days, low confidence, a rough move into high school.

We use sport and movement to reach them before that turns into something bigger, and we stay with them as they grow. Each pathway meets a young person at a different stage. Together they make one journey, not a string of one-off activities.

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01

RYZE READY

Transition with confidence.

Who it's for. Year 6 students getting ready for high school, with support that carries on once they arrive in Year 7.

Gets young people ready for the big move by building confidence, resilience, friendships and a strong sense of belonging, before the challenges turn into barriers.

What changes

  • Feeling ready for high school
  • Stronger friendships
  • More confidence
  • Better attendance and engagement
  • Less worry about the move

Programs in this pathway

  • RYZE Early Intervention

    Small-group sessions for primary students who are starting to pull away. Movement, team challenges and yarning, during school time.

  • RYZE Transition

    A term-long program that gets Year 6 students ready for high school, with support that picks them up again in Year 7.

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02

RYZE CREW

Belong. Grow. Lead.

Who it's for. Young people who need a crew to belong to. Our flagship program, and home of the Mount Isa Outback Stylers.

Sport-based mentoring where young people build confidence, resilience, leadership and life skills through sport, mentoring, culture, adventure and community connection.

Built on

  • Sport and mentorship
  • Leadership and culture
  • Wellbeing and community
  • Experiences they earn, like camps, trips and big sporting events

Programs in this pathway

  • RYZE CREW 1:1 Mentoring

    One young person, one mentor, every week. Built around sport and movement, with goals set together.

  • Mount Isa Outback Stylers

    Our rugby league development pathway, building character on and off the field.

  • RYZE Holiday Programs

    Sport, games and connection to keep young people active and together over the school holidays.

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03

RYZE NEXT

Lead the future.

Who it's for. Older young people stepping into adulthood.

Leadership, work readiness and mentoring that carry young people beyond school, until they are the ones giving back.

They become

  • Leaders and coaches
  • Mentors and volunteers
  • Role models in their community

Programs in this pathway

  • Leaders and mentors

    Older young people step up to lead, coach and mentor the next crew coming through.

  • Workplace visits

    Local businesses open their doors so older students can see where their future could take them.

The RYZE journey.

  1. 01RYZE READYTransition
  2. 02RYZE CREWBelong. Grow. Lead.
  3. 03RYZE NEXTLead the future
  4. 04Giving backMentors, coaches and role models for the next generation

Built for the peoplewho back young people.

Schools

Better attendance, engagement and behaviour, with support that works alongside your wellbeing programs. We handle the relationships, logistics and delivery.

Councils and government

A local model for youth engagement and community safety, with community-driven results across regional and remote North West Queensland.

Mining and business

Visible investment where your workforce lives, a long-term pipeline into local jobs and volunteering, and clear reporting on outcomes.

Want the fullFramework?

The full proposal, with program details for schools, councils and businesses, is shared on request. Tell us who you are and we will send it through.