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Great Mates - Helping Young Men Make Positive Connections

Off to an Amazing Start!

Our team was blown away by the energy and enthusiasm of our young participants who dove right into the games and activities and began making friends straight away.


Then at the end of each session every one of the boys gathered around and participated in a conversation with Laura from Well Education who engaged with them about Emotional Regulation and Emotional Awareness—and all the boys even learned how to make their very own stress ball.


As the weeks progress we will continue to discuss important topics in fun and engaging ways that 
allows the boys to learn about crucial subjects such as resilience, masculinity and self confidence, while still socialising with one another, engaging and participating in conversation and having an awesome time! We look forward to seeing how the boys tackle the remaining sessions and how the friendships they have developed throughout the program continue to grow and thrive.


Thanks to the NSW Government this program is entirely FREE and will continue to run each term. Our next session will begin on the 27th of July for ages 12+ so reserve yourself a spot by contacting  youthprograms1@theplacechalrestown.org.au or by giving one of our friendly staff a call on (02) 4032 5500.


To enrol your participant in the upcoming program, click here

 

The group sessions are based at The Place Charlestown Community Centre located at Charlestown Square which is easily accessed via Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

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