BATForce Transition Project

Accessing BTP

The BATForce Transition Project (BTP) is a flexible, strengths-based framework supporting schools, families and young people through key transition points.

Designed to work alongside school communities, BTP can be tailored to suit different needs, priorities and contexts. BTP is designed to be flexible and accessible for all schools.

Whether you’re starting small or looking for a longer-term approach, we can tailor support to suit your context.

The BATForce Transition Project is available to all schools.

Government schools:

Priority schools selected by the Department of Education participate free of charge
Government schools in the BATForce Barwon region may be subsidised by the Department of Education
All other Government schools (outside of the Barwon region) can access BTP on a fee-for-service basis

Independent and Catholic schools

BTP is available via a flexible fee-for-service model.

Working Together

We recognise that schools are balancing multiple priorities. BTP is designed to work alongside your existing structures — not add another layer.

We work alongside schools to identify the most relevant starting point — ensuring the approach is practical, achievable and aligned with your setting.

Because every school is different, engagement with BTP is tailored rather than fixed. We’re happy to work with you to identify a starting point that fits your school.

Investment Approach

Because every school is different, engagement with BTP is tailored rather than fixed.

Investment is influenced by:

The streams selected
Level of engagement (targeted group → year level → whole-school)
School priority group (student → parent and carers → staff)

This ensures the work remains practical, relevant and sustainable. We’ll always work with you to find an approach that fits your budget and priorities.

You don’t need to do everything. You can start small and build over time.

Stream 1: 'School Family Connect'

Focusing on schools who want to strengthen school–family partnerships during the earliest transition point (pre-school to Year 2).

Includes:

• • Parent and carer workshops • • Professional development for staff • • School-based, cluster or regional delivery options

Investment Guide: $200 - $650 (+gst)

Stream 3: 'Strengthening Inclusive Practice'

Focus is on schools who are wanting to embed neuro-affirming practice across their year levels

Includes:

• • Whole-school professional learning in neuro-affirming approaches • • Access to resources, portal licences and training packages • • Ongoing check-ins with Social Stencil creator, Dr Connie Buckingham • • Flexible entry points to suit your school • • Workshops for parents and carers • • Connect through a Community of Practice

Investment Guide: $13,500 - $16,000 (+gst)

Stream 2: 'Stronger 6-7'

3 levels of transition support are available, dependent on school need.

Includes:

• • Level 1 – RTL Transition Workshops: Practical workshops to support primary to secondary transition • • Level 2 – BTP Plus: Extended support for schools needing a more tailored approach to transition support • • Level 3 – Small Schools Transitions: Small schools come together for a shared full-day program

Investment Guide: Level 1 $150 - $750 (+gst). Level 2 $4,500 - $8,000 (+gst). Level 3 $3,500 (+gst)

Stream 4: Digital Tattoo and Digital Diversion Workshops

Focusing on schools who want to support their students in safe, healthy and informed technology use.

Includes:

• • Workshops - students (whole of year level) and parent carer • • Online Family Packs (young people and their family together) • • Professional Development for staff

Investment Guide: $150 - $750 (+gst)