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Young people

Mentoring, school holiday programs, job readiness and tutoring for children and young people across Melbourne. Every program is shaped around their strengths, values and goals.

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Ages 8 to 14

Early-stage mentoring

Tailored support for children as they begin their personal and academic development.

Enquire about early-stage mentoring
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At this stage, children are forming their identities and moving through key transitions. We help them build essential daily life skills and grow toward greater independence.

Through guided mentoring, participants learn practical strategies they can use at school, at home and in their communities. The program also builds their ability to manage change and handle challenges with confidence.

Each young person is actively involved in planning their mentoring and is supported to make their own informed decisions.

What we work on

  • Essential daily life skills
  • Growing independence
  • Managing change
  • Handling challenges with confidence
  • Strategies for school, home and community
Ages 15 to 21

Transitional mentoring

Structured guidance through big life changes: school to work or further study, and into adulthood.

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The choices young people make at this stage can shape their future opportunities. We help participants develop time management, change management, goal setting and a growth mindset, so they can make informed decisions about life after secondary school.

Mentoring also covers communication skills, finding a sense of purpose, identifying career pathways, physical and mental wellbeing, and the skills needed for independent living.

Each participant plays an active role in designing their mentoring journey and is encouraged to own their decisions with confidence and clarity.

What we work on

  • Time and change management
  • Goal setting and a growth mindset
  • Communication skills
  • Purpose and career pathways
  • Physical and mental wellbeing
  • Skills for independent living
All abilities

School holiday programs

A fun, safe and inclusive place for young people of all abilities to spend the school break.

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With a focus on building skills and exploring personal strengths and core values, participants enjoy hands-on activities that spark creativity and imagination.

Going back to basics, we encourage children to explore creative play with everyday tools and materials. They discover new ways to entertain themselves while building resilience and resourcefulness.

Sessions promote active participation, nurture emotional intelligence and support gross and fine motor skill development. Each one is guided so every child feels supported, engaged and able to learn through play.

What children get from it

  • Creative play with everyday materials
  • Resilience and resourcefulness
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Gross and fine motor skills
Getting work ready

Pre-employment programs

The skills, knowledge and confidence young people need to enter the workforce and do well in it.

Enquire about pre-employment programs
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Alongside core job readiness training, we go deeper into the skills that matter once you're in the workplace, and practise them through hands-on activities.

We work closely with employment service providers so participants receive holistic, wraparound support toward a job.

Starting work can feel overwhelming, so we also cover self-care, building self-confidence and accepting constructive feedback. Participants learn their workplace rights and responsibilities, so they can protect themselves, speak up for their needs and keep succeeding in their roles.

What we cover

  • Resumes and cover letters
  • Interview skills and job searching
  • Conflict resolution and managing expectations
  • Self-promotion and networking
  • Self-care and taking feedback
  • Workplace rights and responsibilities
All ages

Online tutoring

Tutoring customised to each student, with a strong focus on independence and confidence.

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Designed for students of all ages and abilities, our tutoring goes beyond academics. Alongside the school curriculum, we strengthen foundational skills and core knowledge.

Students also build life skills such as time management, prioritisation, goal setting and managing their workload. Every participant gets a personalised learning plan matched to their abilities, so they are challenged at the right level and well supported.

What's included

  • Support with the school curriculum
  • Foundational skills and core knowledge
  • Time management and prioritisation
  • Goal setting and workload management
  • A personalised learning plan

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Not sure which program fits? Tell us a bit about the young person and we'll help you work it out together.

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