BATForce Transition Project

    Supporting confident transitions for children, families and schools

    The BATForce Transition Project (BTP) is a new two-year initiative funded by the Victorian State Government launching in 2026.  It is built on 27 years of working alongside schools and listening to what communities need most during key transition points.

    The BATForce Transition brings together what we’ve learnt from 27 years of delivering School Focused Youth Services and 18 years of delivering student, parent/carer workshops and professional development in schools and across community.

    We aim to build the capacity of schools, families and young people at key transition points by bringing together early support, family engagement, student wellbeing and school capability to strengthen transitions before challenges escalate.

    What is the BATForce Transition Project?

    BTP is a flexible, evidence-informed transition framework designed to support:

    • Children and young people
    • Parents and carers
    • School staff and leadership
    • Whole school communities

    Who is the BATForce Transition Project for?

    BTP is open to all schools, with different funding pathways available depending on school type and location.

    • 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 schools can access all facets of BTP on a fee-for-service basis

    What hasn’t changed

    BATForce’s established fee-for-service workshop programs continue to be available to all schools and community organisations, including:

    • Digital Tattoo
    • Ready to Launch Transition
    • Creating Conversations Around ‘Put Down’ Language
    • Vaping
    • Tools to Launch
    • Other wellbeing and transition workshops

    View all workshops: batforce.org.au/workshops/

    What's new with the BATForce Transtion Project?

    BTP brings everything together into four clear program streams, allowing schools to engage at the level that best fits their needs.

    Stream 1
    ‘School Family Connect’
    Early Years Transition
    (Pre-school → Primary Year 2)
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    Stream 2
    'Stronger 6-7’
    Primary to Secondary Transition
    (Years 6–7)
    Click Here
    Stream 3
    ‘Strengthening Inclusive Practice’
    Neuro-Affirming Practice in Schools
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    Stream 4
    ‘Digital Tattoo’ and ‘Digital Diversion’ Workshops
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    What are the costings for BTP?

    Click on the Streams above to view a breakdown of costs for each program stream. 

    Not sure which pathway fits?

    That’s okay — many schools combine pathways or start small and build over time.

    We’ll work with you to:

    • Understand your school context
    • Identify transition pressure points
    • Design a pathway that fits your students and families

    Let's talk next steps

    We welcome conversations with schools to explore which BATForce Transition Project pathway best fits your community, students and goals.
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