The BGK LLEN has four major Strategic Goals which it will pursue to 2013. While the BGK LLEN’s Strategic Goals aim to achieve positive learning, earning and wellbeing outcomes for all regional children and young people aged 10 – 19 years, it is important to note that we have placed a particular emphasis on achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable, disadvantaged or socially isolated young people. Our Strategic Goals are:

• Strategic Goal 1 – Transitions. Improve the support structures for children and young people aged 10 – 19 years as they move through the critical learn and earn transition points by building primarily upon family and school partnerships.
• Strategic Goal 2 – Engagement. Reduce the numbers of children and young people aged 10 – 19 years who are not fully engaged in education by developing relationships primarily within and between the community and education sectors.
• Strategic Goal 3 – Pathways. Expand the number and quality of school and business / industry partnerships that enhance the learning, social, economic and wellbeing outcomes of children and young people aged 10 – 19 years.
• Strategic Goal 4 – Retention. Improve the learning and earning retention rates of children and young people aged 10 – 19 years by working for systemic and cultural change amongst all stakeholders.

In order to fulfil our strategic goals and meet the needs of our community we aim to be a:

• Regional Research Repository. The BGK LLEN will continue to build capacity in our partnerships, our organisation and our community by undertaking rigorous, evidence-based research and evaluation. In addition, we will share our staff research skills and expertise with our partners and stakeholders.
• Communication Hub. The BGK LLEN aims to become a significant communication hub within the region - building our profile, the profile of our partnerships and promoting key external and internal research.
• Pilot Programs Initiator. We plan on working with our partners to pilot initiatives where program or service gaps have been identified.
• Local Listener. We will be seen on the ground with our partners and stakeholders – listening, learning, sharing and acting.