{"id":129,"date":"2026-06-13T16:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T06:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/?page_id=129"},"modified":"2026-06-13T19:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:18:24","slug":"kickstart-connections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/kickstart-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Kickstart Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner position-relative text-center\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_heading\">Kickstart Connections<\/div>\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_subheading\">Youth Wellbeing and Belonging Workshop Series<\/div>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-4 col-6 kickstart_page_banner_box\">\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_icon1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_heading\">Duration<\/div>\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_text\">4 Weeks<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-4 col-6 kickstart_page_banner_box\">\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_icon2.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_heading\">Schedule<\/div>\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_text\">Saturdays<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-4 kickstart_page_banner_box\">\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_icon3.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_heading\">Target Cohort<\/div>\n<div class=\"kickstart_page_banner_box_text\">Young People aged 12-25 years <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-5 col-md-5\">\n<div class=\"qr_code_box text-center\">\n<div class=\"qr_code_box_heading\">Register Now<\/div>\n<div class=\"qr_code_box_text\">Scan the QR code to access the form<\/div>\n<div class=\"qr_code_box_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/qr_img.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfatbmYJalJiBsI8qtqFTAe7t_xT1M43daeVaZbJtSaB7Hvcw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qr_code_box_btn\">Register Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-7 col-md-7 mt-4 mt-lg-0 mt-md-0\">\n<div class=\"inner_page_heading\">Program <strong>Overview<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_text\">Following the launch event, Mai Youth Club will deliver a four-week Kickstart Connections: Youth Wellbeing and Belonging Workshop Series designed to strengthen the social, emotional, physical, and future readiness of young people through engaging, practical, and culturally inclusive activities.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop series adopts a holistic youth development approach by addressing key protective factors linked to improved mental wellbeing and resilience, including:<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Positive identity and self-expression<\/li>\n<li>Physical health and social connectedness<\/li>\n<li>Life skills and healthy independence<\/li>\n<li>Educational engagement and employment readiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_text\">Workshops will be co-designed and co-facilitated by youth mentors, local professionals, and facilitators with lived experience to ensure accessibility, cultural responsiveness, and meaningful youth participation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_mid_section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"inner_page_heading centered_heading text-center\">Weekly Workshop Program<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-4 mt-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 progress_box_right\">\n<div class=\"progress_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"progress_box_week\">Week 1<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_heading\">Art &#038; Self-Expression Workshop<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_theme\"><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Building Identity, Confidence &#038; Emotional Expression<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Purpose<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_text\">To support young people to explore their identity, express emotions creatively, and build confidence in a safe and inclusive environment.<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Activities<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list mt-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Icebreaker circle with questions and activities <\/li>\n<li>Painting and drawing and crafting vision board \/ identity collage <\/li>\n<li>Guided journaling and self-reflection exercises<\/li>\n<li>Group discussion on resilience, identity, and strengths<\/li>\n<li>Optional artwork showcase and peer reflection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Outcomes<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list mt-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved self-awareness and confidence<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced emotional literacy<\/li>\n<li>Increased peer connection and belonging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 offset-lg-6 offset-md-6 progress_box_left\">\n<div class=\"progress_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"progress_box_week\">Week 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_heading\">Active Living &#038; Team Sports Session<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_theme\"><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Physical Wellbeing, Teamwork &#038; Social Connection<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Purpose<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_text\">To promote physical health, teamwork, and positive social engagement through inclusive movement and sport-based activities.<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Activities<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list mt-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Warm-up and icebreaker games<\/li>\n<li>Team sports \/ fitness circuit \/ group challenges<\/li>\n<li>Reflection on movement and mental wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>Team-building and leadership exercises<\/li>\n<li>Potential games of: dodgeball or footy&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Outcomes<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list mt-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Increased physical activity participation<\/li>\n<li>Improved teamwork and communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Strengthened social connectedness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 progress_box_right\">\n<div class=\"progress_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"progress_box_week\">Week 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_heading\">Healthy Cooking on a Budget<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_theme\"><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Life Skills, Nutrition &#038; Independent Living<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Purpose<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_text\">To build practical life skills and confidence in preparing affordable, healthy meals while fostering social connection.<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Activities<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list mt-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Budget-friendly meal planning activity<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on cooking workshop<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition education and food literacy discussion<\/li>\n<li>Shared group meal and reflection<\/li>\n<li>Access to food bank <\/li>\n<li>Creating a sweet treat and savoury snack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Outcomes<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list mt-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved food literacy and healthy eating knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Increased independent living skills<\/li>\n<li>Greater confidence in meal preparation and budgeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 offset-lg-6 offset-md-6 progress_box_left\">\n<div class=\"progress_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"progress_box_week\">Week 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_heading\">Future Ready: Career Pathways, Study Skills &#038; Employment Workshop<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_theme\"><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Academic Success, Career Exploration &#038; Employment Readiness<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Purpose<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_text\">To equip young people with practical tools and confidence to pursue further education, employment, and career pathways.<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Activities<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list mt-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Career pathway exploration (University, TAFE, apprenticeships, employment)<\/li>\n<li>Study skills and academic goal-setting session<\/li>\n<li>Resume and cover letter writing support<\/li>\n<li>Interview preparation and mock interviews<\/li>\n<li>Guest speaker \/ career panel (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_box_subheading\">Outcomes<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_list mt-3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Increased awareness of education and career pathways<\/li>\n<li>Improved employment readiness and job-seeking skills<\/li>\n<li>Greater motivation and confidence regarding future goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container text-center\">\n<div class=\"inner_page_heading centered_heading\">Program Delivery <strong>Approach<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"inner_page_text centered_heading mt-2\">The workshops will be delivered using a strengths-based and youth-led model, ensuring:<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-6 progress_bottom_box\">\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bottom_icon1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_text\">Activities are interactive and engaging<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-6 progress_bottom_box\">\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bottom_icon2.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_text\">Young people have opportunities to shape discussions<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-6 progress_bottom_box\">\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bottom_icon3.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_text\">Facilitators reflect cultural diversity and lived experience<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 col-md-6 progress_bottom_box\">\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/maiyouthclub.com\/youth-programme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bottom_icon4.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"progress_bottom_box_text\">Sessions are accessible, inclusive, and trauma-informed<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kickstart Connections Youth Wellbeing and Belonging Workshop Series Duration 4 Weeks Schedule Saturdays Target Cohort Young People aged 12-25 years Register Now Scan the QR code to access the form Register Now Program Overview Following the launch event, Mai Youth Club will deliver a four-week Kickstart Connections: Youth Wellbeing and Belonging Workshop Series designed to &hellip; 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