NSW Government

Building a smarter alternative for youth transitions

It costs the government $1.2 million to house one young person in custody for one year. CON|X is building a smarter alternative focused on practical pathways and coordinated support.

Government context

$1.2M

Cost to house one young person in custody for one year

NSW

Built for youth transition pathways in NSW

Cross-Agency

Coordinated support across services

Practical

Focus on housing, jobs, support, and continuity

Aligned with government priorities

CON|X supports key policy objectives across multiple portfolios.

Closing the Gap

Direct support for First Nations young people with culturally safe pathways and dedicated Cultural Hub.

Youth Justice Reform

Aligns with NSW's commitment to reducing youth incarceration and supporting successful reintegration.

Evidence-Based Practice

Built on research showing the impact of positive incentives, wraparound support, and early intervention.

Cross-Agency Collaboration

Facilitates coordination between Justice, Housing, Education, and Community Services.

Purpose-built government dashboard

Real-time insights, compliance reporting, and cross-agency coordination in one secure platform.

Real-Time Analytics

Track cohort outcomes, engagement metrics, and program effectiveness with live dashboards.

Cohort Management

Monitor youth progress across regions, demographics, and time periods.

Recidivism Tracking

Measure reoffending rates against benchmarks with statistical confidence.

Compliance Reporting

Generate reports for Treasury, Cabinet, and compliance requirements automatically.

Data Security

SOC 2 compliant infrastructure with role-based access controls and audit logging.

Multi-Agency Views

Share insights across departments while maintaining appropriate data boundaries.

The economic case for CON|X

It costs the government $1.2 million to house one young person in custody for one year.

CON|X is being built as a smarter alternative through earlier support, practical pathways, and stronger cross-agency coordination.

Cost of youth custody (per year)$1.2M
Alternative strategyEarly support model
DirectionSmarter alternative

Implementation pathway

Phase 1

Pilot Deployment

  • Select pilot regions
  • Onboard service providers
  • Train caseworkers
  • Begin youth enrolment
Phase 2

Scale & Optimise

  • Expand to additional regions
  • Integrate with existing systems
  • Refine based on outcomes
  • Increase partner network
Phase 3

Statewide Rollout

  • Full statewide deployment
  • Complete data integration
  • Ongoing evaluation
  • Continuous improvement

Ready to discuss implementation?

We'd welcome the opportunity to brief your team on CON|X and discuss how it can support your youth justice objectives.