Youth Services

Young people today experience pressures from many different directions.Coping with expectations at school and pressure around school work, are major concerns. Sometimes it seems pointless staying at school, and jobs and life outside school look much better. Getting on with family members can be hard. Friends may come and go, not always when you want them to. There are long periods of boredom, and lots of temptations to take risks. Too many decisions can be frightening. It can all make you very angry!

ROK's Youth Programs offer skilled and experienced youth workers in a variety of roles, to work with young people around issues causing unhappiness and stress. All ROK's Youth programs are confidential.

FAQs on Youth Services:

What does Youth Work offer?
Who is eligible for ROK's Youth Programs?
What are some Examples of ROK's Youth Programs?
What does it cost?
How can I find out more?

What Youth Work offers:

• Individual support and a sounding board for a young person who just needs to talk about some of the issues.
• Medium to long term counselling and support to help clarify goals for now and for the future, especially in relation to training and work
• Pratical help to keep school and family life together
• Fun group work to deal with issues together and make friends
• Fun recreation outings
• Information and Referral to other specialist services and programs for young people
• Cross Referral to Family Counselling and Financial Counselling for family members.

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Who is eligible for ROK's Youth Programs?

• Young people aged 12-18 living or attending school in the City of Whitehorse or surrounding areas.
• The families of these young people
• Schools and other community services wishing to refer young people.

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Some Examples of ROK's Youth Programs

Each school term ROK delivers the following programs to young people:

• Cool, Calm and Cruising:    A nine week program for isolated young people (Years 7-8) not having much fun in their early secondary school life.
• Study Hard, Get a Life:    An ongoing study skills and tutoring program for students in middle school years (Years 8-10) needing study support and tutoring.
• Going Places:    An intensive ‘reality check’ program for young people in middle school years (Years 9-10) who are wagging, drifting and at risk of dropping out.
• PUMP - Power Up More Positively:    A six week program for young guys (14-17 years) with low self-esteem and displaying aggressive or abusive behaviours.
• Girls with Attitude:    A six week program for young women (13-17 years) with low self-esteem and displaying aggressive or abusive behaviours.
• Tuesday Club:    An eight week program for young people (Grades 4-6) with social skills difficulties and low self-esteem.
  
• School Holiday Program: Every school holidays, without fail, ROK takes a break from hard work. The School Holiday program offers day activities and excursions to fun and interesting places in and around Melbourne. A chance to relax with friends and take in what's on offer.

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What does it cost?

Zip! It's free.

How can I find out more?

Ring the ROK Youth Workers on 9894 1966, Monday to Friday, 10-5pm.

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