Youthlinx
Youthlinx provides a broad range of personal development programs for young men and women that offer unique self-growth opportunities and education.
Youthlinx is often delivered in a school setting to young people, but also includes many activities and opportunities outside of school, to develop necessary skills to make a positive transition into adulthood.
Youthlinx can sometimes also provide on-going support and counseling where required.
Access to the program is limited and is via referral through schools and welfare education-based services already linked to this program.
Youthlinx includes :
- Girls Go Extreme
A girl’s only program based in participating schools. This 10-week program offers personal development sessions addressing things such as body image, relationships, safe partying and sex education, with alternate weeks of high challenge activities such as surfing, rock climbing and high ropes. At the end of the program girls and their families may be offered ongoing support, if needed, or linked into other services around Geelong.
In 2008, a group from the Girls Go Extreme program initiated and raised funds to support themselves to travel to Viqueque in East Timor, with assistance from the Youthlinx Project Worker. Whilst there, they supported a range of community projects including basic maintenance on buildings and assisting in children’s sport and art classes. They also delivered donated sports and arts equipment to schools in East Timor.
- BLOKES
Boys Learning Outstanding Knowledge and Excellent Skills
A boy’s only program based in participating schools. This 10-week program offers personal development sessions addressing things like safe partying, bullying, teamwork and assertive skills with alternate weeks of high challenge activities such as hiking and high ropes.
- High Challenge Holiday Programs for Young Women
Youthlinx provides the opportunity for girls involved in its other programs, to set themselves challenges and reach goals through holiday activities. These include can include horse-riding, heights challenges, and surfing.
- School Programs and Activity Days
Youthlinx offers, when available, one-off high challenge activity days and educational programs in schools. These can range from a half day to full day, and can be designed to fit the needs of the group. Educational programs can include such topics as body image, safe partying and developing self-confidence.
- Adventure Camps
Youthlinx provides camps that can include bushwalking, rock climbing, skiing and other physical activities, as well as learning self discipline, communication skills, and teamwork. Feedback sessions and spontaneous group interactions also create an environment for personal growth for young people.
Youthlinx is a City of Greater Geelong Council funded program.
If you are interested in Youthlinx please call the Youthlinx Project Worker on 5272 5272