The State Government has launched the Regional Reset program in Ipswich as part of its efforts to tackle youth crime.
This initiative, alongside the Staying on Track program, is a key component of the Making Queensland Safer Laws.
The Regional Reset program will provide short-term (one to three week) intervention for at-risk youth engaging in high-risk behaviours like substance abuse and truancy, aiming to equip them with life skills and prevent further criminal activity.
The Staying on Track program will offer a 12-month rehabilitation pathway for youth post- detention, with six months of intensive support to help reintegrate them into the community and reduce reoffending rates.
Premier David Crisafulli and Minister for Youth Justice Laura Gerber emphasised the importance of these initiatives in breaking the cycle of repeat offences and improving community safety.
Stakeholder information sessions have begun as part of the tender process for implementing these programs.
FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Ironbark on Wednesday, January 29.
About 10.10am, police were called to Brisbane Valley Highway, between Borallon Station Rd and James Rd, following reports of a two-vehicle traffic accident.
Initial investigations indicate a crash occurred involving a Mitsubishi Triton and Mitubishi Pajero Sport, before the Triton has crashed into a tree.
The driver and sole occupant of the Triton, a 74-year-old Lowood man, sustained life-threatening injuries and died at the scene.
The driver and sole occupant of the Pajero, a 60-year-old Esk man, was transported to Ipswich Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and police appeal to anyone with information or relevant footage to come forward.
