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Personal Development Programs & Workshops
The City of Casey offers a variety of personal development programs for young people. These programs can be provided to schools or other agencies. Some programs are free others on a fee for service basis. Topics can include communication skills , social skills, self esteem and leadership; other programs can be specifically tailored to suit an organisations needs. Bookings are essential.
For more infomation please contact the Coordinator Youth Programs 9705 5165 or the City of Casey on 9705 5200
Current Programs:
Bookings are essential
Stress buster
In this interactive workshop, young people learn about what stress is, what they can do about it, what happens if it is left unchecked, and how they can manage it more effectively in their lives.
This session also assists young people by giving strategies to be supportive to friends suffering from stress and also gives them information on where to find professional help when required.
Target group: Year 9 – 12.
Maximum 20 students in group.
1.5 hour session $50
Go Girls
Adapted from a program developed by Southern Health, this program is for girls only and covers issues such as self esteem, health and fitness, stress mental health, dealing with bullying, conflict resolution and relationships.
Target group: Girls Year 8 – 10
Suited for small groups only (8 – 10 students)
4 x 1.5 hour sessions $240
Or
4 x 45 minute session $120
Step Up Leadership Program
Step Up is a program that teaches skills and attitudes needed for youth leadership. The program can be run in a few different formats (listed below) but basically covers subjects such as leadership styles, communication, self esteem, public speaking, values, teamwork, accepting diversity, conflict resolution and confidence.
Target group: Year 10 or equivalent
Groups of up to 20 students
Suitable for alternative education programs
Can be linked to VCAL Personal Development learning outcomes
4 x 2 hour sessions $300
4 x 1 hour sessions $120
Presentation Skills & Public Speaking
This interactive workshop will increase your student’s confidence in making presentations. In this 2 hour workshop we explore body language, using your voice effectively, presentation structure, use of visual aids and handling questions.
Students will increase their skills and confidence in making effective presentations and public speaking.
Target group: Year 9-12
Suitable for small group 8-10
1 x 2 hour workshop $50
Todd’s Story
Todd’s Story is a workshop which explores a true story of a young man who made some poor choices and has suffered severe consequences. At 15, Todd stole a car and drove drunk. The workshop includes viewing of a short film and discussion and activities around making safer choices and looking after your friends.
This workshop is suitable for students from year 9 – 12 and runs for 45 minutes.
The Todd Story can also run as a 30 minute presentation to a larger group.
Consider using this workshop as part of your health and well being days!
Target group: Year 9 – 12
Workshop – 1 x 45 minute session to class size group $30
Presentation – 30 minutes to large group or year level $30
Headspace/AMP (Adolescent Male Program)
Interactive program for male students exploring issues such as; communication, school attendance, behaviour, relationships, planning and family issues.
Tailored to address issues schools have identified eg: sexual harassment or racial issues. Small group only (8-10)
4 x 1 hour sessions $120
6 x 1 hour sessions $180
Drug and Alcohol workshops
Suitable for Years 7 – 10, we have workshops suitable to fit in with your health and well being days. All workshops are activity and discussion based and focus on making better choices and caring for your friends.
Year 7 Introduction to drug and alcohol
Year 8 More information on drug and alcohol classifications and exploring associated harms
Year 9 More in-depth discussion and scenario based activities
Year 10 Discussion around harm, choices and caring for friends. Includes information and advice on where and when to seek help.
Workshops are designed for health and well being days and run for 45 minutes.
$30 per 45 minute session or $150 for a full day (6 x 45 min sessions)
Overview of Services Offered by City of Casey Youth Services
Suitable for all ages - provides an overview of the services, resources and activities for young people in Casey
Cost: Free