The program, being hosted by the Men and Boys Program at the University of Newcastle s Family Action Centre, allows boys to use their power in more effective ways and shows them how to deal with different kinds of conflicts. Deborah Hartman from the Men and Boys Program says young people, particularly boys, often lack the self-confidence, self control and self respect needed to overcome their fears and be treated with respect.
Boys love it because it s so active.
The developer of the Rock and Water program, Freerk Ykema, will conduct seminars for teachers in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Forster from Monday 2 nd April to Thursday 5 th April, and an information session for parents on Wednesday 4 th April.