The transition from school into further education, training or employment is a critical step towards adult independence. For young people experiencing disadvantage, this transition can be disrupted, increasing the risk of becoming "disengaged". Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are disproportionately affected, with lower rates of school completion and participation in further education and employment than non-Indigenous young people. When vulnerable young people leave school early and are not fully engaged by age 24, the consequences extend beyond the individual, creating significant social and economic costs for the wider community.
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