Hi everyone! On Wednesday morning we had our second gym session with instructor Andrew at the Richmond Recreation Centre. We had a good session that got everyone's heart rates up and the adrenalin pumping! We were introduced to new equipment which was also fun. We believe regular exercise is important because it promotes strong muscles and bones, especially beneficial for this group of young men. Not only is it good for physical health but exercise makes you feel better menta

Hi everyone! On Wednesday we spent the morning at CAS covering the topic of respectful relationships. It is important to discuss this because it reiterates to everyone what vales are key in healthy relationships and respect is about treating ourselves and others with dignity and consideration. It also reminds young people to feel valued and accepted for who they are. This topic led us to our session at headspace in Collingwood where we had Alan join us and talk with us about

Hi everyone! This week we had our first camp of the program at the Cathedral Ranges! On Wednesday we spent the morning at CAS, addressing the expectations of camp and learning about the importance of self-sufficiency. This hiking camp is designed to be at times a little challenging so that the young people are able to build on their character strengths, such as perseverance, leadership and self-regulation. We also spoke about how we can change our mindset to be more positive