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The Youth Collective
Personal Development Programming for Young People, Families and Community

The Central Coast Youth Collective is a collection of supports that offers a 3-tiered, multi-agency approach to support good mental health and reduce the risk of suicide within our younger community by directly addressing elements that impact it.

The Central Coast Youth Collective Youth Workers and Youth Leaders delivers:

Developmental early intervention workshops,

Parent/guardian support and,

Online support resources, empowering the broader community to support better mental health with young people.

We are currently delivering some of the Youth Collective programs in an online format which is are beneficial wellbeing resources for Central Coast High Schools. The programs we offer to schools (years 7 to 9) are:

Video gaming can cause harm if it is taken to extreme levels and can have negative impacts on mental and physical health. Healthy Gaming educates young people on how get back in control of their hobby.

A program designed to educate young people around the importance of looking after yourself including mind, body, & soul. The extended program educates young people on how to support their friends who struggle with mental health and addresses important issues, such as self-harm.

This is a program for young people that gives an understanding about the sexuality and gender diverse community, the difficulties they face in the wider community and exploring how to be proud of who you are. This program also informs on issues surrounding gender identity and includes an open conversation around the importance of consent.

Celebrate Safely

Drug and alcohol harm minimization workshop.

A targeted program (10-15 students), program is designed to help young people manage their emotions

Love Bites Junior

A respectful relationships education program that focuses on the development of respectful relationships for 11–14-year old's, a program created by NAPCAN.

Anti-bullying Program

Educating on what bullying is, the effects of bullying and the importance of bystander actions.

Catfish Jr & Snr

A program designed to combat cyberbullying, discussing all aspects of social media and its dangers delivered in age-appropriate formats.

High School Survival Guide

Designed to prepare year 6 students for their journey into high school.

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If any of these workshops or supports would be beneficial to your school community please use the button below to contact our Youth Collective Project Coordinator Caroline Mendes, mention Youth Collective and the programs of interest in your message.

Bookings are essential.

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