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ENCOURAGING growth, confidence, & positive connection

Rise Youth School Holiday Sessions (Ages 8–11)

Rise Youth School Holiday Sessions are designed to give children a safe, supportive, and engaging space to build confidence, social connection, and emotional well-being during the school holidays.


This session may particularly suit children who benefit from small-group support, gentle encouragement, and positive social connection. 


Created for children aged 8–11, these small-group sessions include fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage teamwork, positive interaction, and gentle skill development in a calm and encouraging environment.


Activities may include group games, connection activities, confidence-building tasks, guided play, and opportunities to strengthen emotional awareness and social skills.


Water and fresh fruit will be provided during the session.


Session Details


Age Group: 8–11 years

Date: 13 April 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Wellington Point, Redlands (address provided upon enquiry)

Format: Small group session



What to Bring


  • Hat
     
  • Sunscreen
     
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for movement and outdoor play if applicable
     

What the Session Supports


  • Confidence and self-esteem
     
  • Social connection and friendships
     
  • Teamwork and communication


  • Positive group participation


  • Fun!!
     

This session is designed to provide children with a positive holiday experience that supports both well-being and personal growth.


School Holiday Programs


Supportive, small-group sessions designed to help children connect, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful activities during the holidays.


Sessions may be accessed through National Disability Insurance Scheme funding under group-based community participation, where applicable, or through private payment options depending on individual circumstances.


Expressions of interest are welcome. Please reach out to learn more or register your interest.


Connect,grow & inspire

🌞 Rise Youth – Saturday Program

🌱 Rise Youth – Ages 8–11


Building emotional confidence, connection, and early life skills in a safe and supportive group environment.


What Rise Youth Offers


Rise Youth for children aged 8 to 11 years is a small-group program designed to support younger children in developing emotional awareness, confidence, social connection, and everyday coping skills through structured, age-appropriate activities.

Sessions are designed to gently support children as they learn to understand emotions, build friendships, strengthen communication, and develop confidence in everyday situations.


Each session may include:


  • guided play and group activities that encourage connection and teamwork
  • emotional awareness and confidence-building exercises
  • learning calming strategies and self-regulation skills
  • gentle life skills that support independence and positive social interaction


This program provides early support in a way that feels safe, engaging, and encouraging, helping children strengthen emotional foundations while enjoying positive group experiences.


Program Details


  • Small group format
  • Focus on emotional skills, confidence, and connection
  • Expressions of interest now open


Funding Options


Sessions may be accessed through National Disability Insurance Scheme funding under group-based community participation, where applicable, or through private payment options depending on individual circumstances.


creating safe spaces for young people to connect & thrive

🌞 Rise Youth – Saturday Program

Confidence • Connection • Character


Helping young people aged 12–15 grow into respectful, confident, and capable young adults through connection, practical life skills, and positive group experiences.


What Rise Youth Offers


Rise Youth is a small-group mentoring program designed for young people aged 12 to 15 years, offering structured, play-based sessions that support emotional wellbeing, confidence, social development, and practical life skills.


Each 6-week block is designed to create a supportive environment where young people can connect, participate, and develop skills that support them both socially and personally.


Each Saturday session may include:


  • fun group activities that encourage teamwork, communication, and connection
  • life skills workshops focused on friendships, boundaries, self-awareness, and everyday independence
  • confidence and resilience building through emotional regulation, empathy, and positive values
  • age-appropriate discussions that support wellbeing, identity, and respectful relationships


Rise Youth offers a calm and encouraging space where young people can feel included, build friendships, and strengthen the skills needed for everyday life.


Program Details


  • Saturdays
  • Redlands area (venue to be confirmed)
  • 6-week program blocks
  • Small group format (maximum 10 participants) to support safety, supervision, and individual attention


Funding Options


Sessions may be accessed through National Disability Insurance Scheme funding under group-based community participation where applicable, or through private payment options depending on individual circumstances.


confidence, connection & growth

Girls & Young Women’s Group – Growing With Confidence

Growing With Confidence is a supportive small-group program designed to help girls build confidence, self-awareness, healthy habits, and everyday life skills in a safe and encouraging environment.


Sessions support emotional well-being, positive self-esteem, respectful relationships, and practical self-care through age-appropriate activities, discussion, creativity, and connection.


The group encourages girls to feel comfortable in who they are, strengthen confidence from within, and develop simple everyday skills that support wellbeing and resilience.


Areas of focus may include:


• Confidence & self-esteem

• Healthy habits & wellbeing

• Practical self-care

• Communication & friendships

• Emotional awareness & resilience


Suitable for girls who would benefit from encouragement, connection, confidence-building, and practical support in a small-group setting.


Sessions are facilitated within a safe, supportive environment, with a focus on connection, confidence-building, and respectful support.  


Supporting Growth, Confidence & Wellbeing in Young People

Boys & Young Men’s Group - Building Strong Foundations

Building Strength Through Respect, Responsibility & Emotional Growth


 Building Strong Foundations is designed to support boys and young men in developing confidence, emotional maturity, practical life skills, and healthy ways of relating to others.


In a world where young people are exposed to many different messages about identity, strength, and relationships, this group encourages balanced conversations around respect, self-awareness, responsibility, and positive decision-making.


Sessions may include guided activities, teamwork, practical learning, and age-appropriate discussions designed to help participants build resilience, communication skills, and a stronger sense of self.


Areas of focus may include:


• Healthy Identity & Confidence

• Emotional Regulation

• Respectful Communication

• Responsibility & Decision-Making

• Practical Life Skills

• Positive Social Connection


Programs are designed to encourage growth, self-respect, resilience and healthy foundations for everyday life.

Program Facilitation

Rise Youth sessions are delivered in a safe and supportive environment by adults committed to encouragement, respectful guidance, and age-appropriate support. All facilitators hold relevant clearances appropriate to their role, which may include Blue Card, Yellow Card, First Aid, NDIS Worker Screening, and other required checks where applicable. Rise Youth - Helping young people stand tall in who they are 🌱


After Pay

Afterpay available – flexible, interest-free payment options to make our group programs, counselling and advocacy more accessible for everyone.


Ndis

Counselling, advocacy, psychosocial support and small-group well-being programs, including Rise Youth for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Fees are aligned with the current NDIS pricing arrangements.

**NDIS Services available for self-managed and plan-managed participants only at this time**


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