Australia's Hub for Youth Justice
Join the network proving what works. Access peer-reviewed research, connect with experts, and learn from international best practice. Community works better than detention.
Meet the Basecamps
The 4 founding organizations anchoring the Centre of Excellence network. They hold local knowledge, launch initiatives, and ground our work in community.
Oonchiumpa
Cultural healing and deep listening on country. Supporting young Aboriginal people to stay strong in culture.
BG Fit
Fitness-based youth engagement in Mount Isa. Using sport and discipline to redirect young people toward positive futures.
Mounty Yarns
Youth-led storytelling and media production. Amplifying youth voices and challenging deficit narratives about Western Sydney.
PICC Townsville
Pacific Islander Community Council supporting Pasifika families through cultural connection and community strength.
We're building the network. Interested in becoming a basecamp partner?
Get in touch →Total Net Present Safety (NPS)
This is not a projection. This is the calculated economic value of 624+ verified community programs currently operating without adequate funding.
Global Excellence Map
Explore 16 international models, 4 Australian frameworks, and key research sources
What You'll Find Here
Everything you need to understand, advocate for, and implement evidence-based youth justice
Research Library
27 peer-reviewed studies on trauma-informed care, Indigenous diversion, restorative justice, and more. Searchable, categorised, and growing.
BROWSE RESEARCH →Australian Frameworks
Learn from Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and Western Australia. Each state's approach analysed with outcomes, strengths, and challenges.
EXPLORE FRAMEWORKS →International Models
16 global programs from Spain, New Zealand, Finland, Scotland, and more. See what recidivism rates are possible when you invest in community.
VIEW GLOBAL →Expert Network
Connect with researchers, practitioners, and advocates. Our growing network includes Indigenous leaders, academics, and frontline workers.
MEET EXPERTS →Join the Network
Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, funder, or community organisation — there's a place for you in Australia's youth justice centre of excellence.