The not-for-profit organisation Social Futures is running the hubs, which support youth aged eight to 18 years and their families. At the hubs, one-on-one counselling is available for young people and their families (including parents and siblings). There will also be a range of after-school fun and free social and emotional well-being activities for young people, where they have a chance to make new friends.
Resilient Kids, a new program supporting the health and wellbeing of young people post-floods, has officially launched all of its Northern Rivers’ hubs, including bases in Casino, Lismore and Kyogle.
The not-for-profit organisation Social Futures is running the hubs, which support youth aged eight to 18 years and their families.
At the hubs, one-on-one counselling is available for young people and their families (including parents and siblings). There will also be a range of after-school fun and free social and emotional well-being activities for young people, where they have a chance to make new friends.
The Lismore hub opening was held on Thursday, February 29 and featured a drum circle, giving community members a chance to test their rhythm.
The Kyogle launch was held on Tuesday, February 20, and the Casino launch was on Wednesday, February 21. Guests had a chance to make sweetheart cookies and learn about the Resilient Kids program – and the array of youth-centred supports it offers.
The Murwillumbah hub was launched on February 14, guests got to make Valentine’s Day cards to mark the the day.
Term 1 after school-activities include:
Casino Crumbs! Cookie Club Wednesdays 3.30 – 5pmCASPA Services, 104 Centre St, Casino NSW 2470
Coraki River Rhythms and Art Group Tuesdays 3.30-5pmKurrachee Building, Yabsley Street, Coraki
Kyogle Peas in a Pod Study Group and Crafting Tuesdays 3.30-5pmLane Way Community Space, 161 Summerland Way, Kyogle
Lismore Think Connect Move Feel Thursdays (fortnightly) 3.30-5pmKoori Mail building, 11 Molesworth St, Lismore. The Thursday will be held on March 7 and 21, and April 4 and 11.
Social Futures CEO, Tony Davies, said Social Futures has been part of the flood recovery from the beginning, and he was aware that many young people were still doing it tough.
“It is vital that the care services offered by Resilient Kids are in place to support young people to build their resilience,” Mr Davies said.
“Even adults are struggling to navigate this new world and that’s why I’m so proud Social Futures is delivering the Resilient Kids program. It will provide much needed supports to the children and teens.”
The Resilient Kids Program is funded by Healthy North Coast through a grant provided by the Australian Government.
More information about the Resilient Kids program can be found at https://socialfutures.org.au/resilient-kids/
You can also phone 1800 719 625 for more information on Resilient Kids.
PHOTO: Resilient Kids workers Jade, Jordan and Isabel.