18岁的Mattyray Walford曾经经常被关进监狱,现在在Tamworth通过一个青年就业方案开展工作,帮助准备Koori淘汰赛。 Eighteen-year-old Mattyray Walford, once frequently jailed, now works through a youth job program in Tamworth, helping prepare for the Koori Knockout.

18岁的Mattyray Walford从15岁起就经常被监禁,目前正在Tamworth的“新鲜脚印”青年就业方案下工作,帮助准备Koori淘汰赛。 Eighteen-year-old Mattyray Walford, formerly frequently jailed since age 15, is now working with the Fresh Footprints youth employment program in Tamworth, helping prepare for the Koori Knockout. 该倡议旨在减少青年犯罪,向9名15至19岁的青年提供有偿户外工作,包括维护场地和修理,参加者在2 700多小时内进行伐木。 The initiative, launched to reduce youth crime, provides paid outdoor jobs to nine young people aged 15 to 19, including groundskeeping and repairs, with participants logging over 2,700 hours. 自加入以来,警察与参与者的接触急剧下降,5月和6月没有发生任何事件。 Since joining, police contacts among participants dropped sharply, with no incidents recorded in May and June. Walford希望成为导师和学习砖瓦。 Inspired by the chance to reconnect with family and build a future, Walford aims to become a mentor and learn bricklaying. 他的朋友Cornell McGrady 希望在Koori淘汰赛中玩耍 并追求学徒。 His friend Cornell McGrady hopes to play in the Koori Knockout and pursue an apprenticeship. Newcastle大学正在根据联合王国的研究,将就业机会与较低的再犯罪率联系起来,对该项目进行评估,早期结果显示信心和自尊得到提高。 The project, based on UK research linking jobs to lower reoffending, is being evaluated by the University of Newcastle, with early results showing improved confidence and self-esteem.