STEP FORWARD PROGRAM
Empowering vulnerable youth community members, especially those with mental health issues or disabilities, to build confidence, employability, and community engagement. Step Forward is a youth program designed specifically for individuals aged 15–24 years. Our program provides a safe and inclusive environment, focusing on:
Our program provides a safe and inclusive environment, focusing on:
- Building self-esteem and soft skills
- Creating pathways to employment and education
- Fostering positive community engagement
- Trauma-informed approach
The Step Forward program includes hands-on learning experiences such as:
- First Aid training
- White Card training
- Life Skills development
- Employability skills development
- Adventure learning activities
- Art therapy
Our goal is to help individuals overcome barriers and achieve a productive life.
Bringing Awareness to Relationship Violence
LOVE BiTES is a national respectful relationships program developed by NAPCAN for young people aged 11 to 17 years. It includes both LOVE BiTES and LOVE BiTES JUNIOR and has been adapted for delivery in a variety of settings, including alternative schools, school support units, Youth Justice, and youth holiday programs.
The program promotes a clear, consistent community approach to addressing issues of relationship violence, aiming to raise awareness and reduce the rates of Domestic and Family Violence.
On the Central Coast, LOVE BiTES has been running since 2008. Its success is driven by strong community partnerships and ongoing support from the Department of Social Services. Our goal is to make the program available in all Central Coast schools, helping to build safer and more respectful communities for young people.
For all school bookings see NAPCAN website: https://www.napcan.org.au/
Reflect & Respect
Reflect & Respect is a community-based Healthy Relationships program for designed specifically for young women who experience or are at risk of experiencing domestic, sexual and family violence, where the primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can embark on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment.
