Welcome to Rise Youth

Rise Youth Performance Academy

Building Confidence Through Performance

The Rise Youth Performance Academy is an inclusive performing arts program designed to help young people build confidence, communication skills, creativity and connection through performance.

Led by a qualified actor and supported by experienced youth workers, the Academy welcomes young people of all experience levels — from those who love performing to those who may be shy, anxious or simply curious about trying something new.

Participants will have opportunities to explore:

🎭 Acting & Drama


🎬 Screen Acting


🎙️ Voice Acting


🎤 Singing


💃 Movement & Performance


🎨 Character Development & Storytelling
🎲 Improvisation


🎤 Presentation & Public Speaking

Our focus is personal growth first, with performance as the pathway. 

Through creative activities, teamwork and performance opportunities, young people can develop confidence, self-expression, communication, resilience and friendships in a supportive environment.

As the Academy grows, participants may also have opportunities to take part in performances, showcases, filmed projects, workshops and sessions with guest industry professionals.

💙 NDIS participants are welcome. Depending on an individual participant’s plan, goals and funding arrangements, the program may be eligible for NDIS funding.

Expressions of Interest. Launching in 2027. 

Expressions of interest are now welcome for upcoming Rise Youth Performance Academy programs.

Contact us to learn more or to be notified when enrolments open.

Life After School | Ages 16–24

Expressions of Interest Now Open

What comes after school? For many young people — and their families — that question can feel overwhelming.

Rise Youth Life After School supports young people aged 16–24 to discover their strengths, build confidence, develop practical life skills and explore what they want their future to look like.

Whether the next step is employment, further study, volunteering or greater independence, the program focuses on helping each young person identify their own goals and build the skills to work towards them.

More Than Employment Support

While employment readiness is one part of the program, Rise Youth is not a job agency. Support may include:

✓ Confidence and life skills


✓ Goal setting and future planning


✓ Independence and community participation


✓ Resume and interview preparation


✓ Workplace confidence


✓ Exploring study, volunteering and employment pathways

Every young person’s journey is different — and the program is designed to recognise their individual strengths, interests and goals.

💙 NDIS participants are welcome. Depending on an individual participant’s plan, goals and funding arrangements, the program may be eligible for NDIS funding.

📍 Expressions of interest are now open from young people, families, support coordinators and schools.

Contact us to learn more or to be notified when enrolments open.

Rise Youth — Helping young people discover who they are before deciding where they want to go.

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.  

For more information, contact Emma on 0412 195 441 or email riseyouth.hcca.emma@gmail.com

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.

Not every young person is ready for a group setting.

Some young people build confidence best through one-on-one support. Whether it’s learning to catch public transport, ordering food independently, developing social confidence, exploring the community, or simply having a trusted mentor by their side, individual mentoring can provide a safe and supportive space to learn and grow at their own pace.

At Rise Youth, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to build confidence, develop life skills, and discover their strengths in a way that works for them.

🌱 Confidence

🌱 Independence

🌱 Connection

🌱 Life Skills

One step at a time.

Interested in learning more? Contact us to discuss how Rise Youth can support your young person’s journey.