We collect, organise and deliver all sorts of information to young people, their families and other workers. A Youth Worker operates specifically in Rowville on a range of projects with other workers and services, including outreach at schools and Stud Park Shopping Centre. This program promotes social skills and participation. Participants often go on to become peer leaders and educators with us, their schools or in other agencies. 80 places are offered annually to year 10 students from all Knox's secondary schools.
Places fill quickly.
A range of small groups provide skills and confidence in communication and assertiveness. They target particular groups and needs. Recruitment and program development is done in collaboration with local schools and services. Current groups include the popular 'Girl Power' program and Young Men's groups. Back to top Peer Support Selection and training of young people to explore and implement ways to support their peers.'Targeted access' reaches at-risk or disadvantaged groups, e.g. young mums, early school leavers, gay and lesbian young people.