Our pROGRAMS

RRAD Youth - We're Doing It  - encourages youth participants to just do it - be RRAD.

 - Tailored  alternative education programs for vulnerable youth  participants (6- 17 years). 

                                                  RRAD'S Learning Components- 

1. Relaxed heart - 

• We co-create learning plans.
• Identify strengths and passions.
• Connect youth with local mentors and support groups.

Highlights 

1. Workshops from communities leaders (local artists, sports people, multi-cultural groups, musicians, Elders)
2. Community mentoring program begins- informal social gathering and orientation days.
3. Youth volunteer opportunities identified.

2. Robust Routines 

• Provide practical tips and skills to improve wellbeing and focus on your strengths.
• Co-create routines that support interest and strengths.
• Set up links with local groups and businesses to embed routines

Highlights

Yoga, Mindfulness and Resilience training, Positive Psychology workshops, Boxing, Nutritional plans and cooking lessons, PT training 

3. Activate Dreamers - 

• Participate in strength based community projects in areas of interests.
• Work with mentors to develop skills in area of passion.
• Work with RRAD support staff to grow social and emotional skills.
• Participate in literacy and numeracy support programs orientated around their chosen community project.
• Volunteer with community groups to develop job readiness skills.

Example Projects

Permaculture Community Garden, Mural design and painting, Events management of local events  (shows, markets and sports events), Coaching clinics

 Scholarships are available for vulnerable youth - Aboriginal & Torres Strait  Islander Youth, Children with a Disability, Children in Care, Youth with a mental health or chronic physical health diagnosis. 

RRAD Care and Inspire program provides a variety of strength based well-being workshops and retreats for community leaders,  parents and guardians and youth support staff.  

Packages to  Explore:

- Connect & Flow: yoga, mindfulness, positive psychology  and meditation workshops

- Youth Activation: Guided support to develop youth volunteer strategies and campaigns

- Growth and Inspire: Grant writing support and project management

Packages are tailored to the needs of the group and programs can be offered digitally or face to face.

 Scholarships are available for guardians of vulnerable youth.

RRAD Wellbeing  Weekend  & School Holiday Programs

 Calling Wellbeing Champions for a day of connection and enjoyment. 

Example Services include:

- Martial arts

- Acrobatics

- Visual and urban art 

- Permaculture

- Boxing

- STEMM

- Local food

- Wellbeing  skills- yoga, meditation, positive psychology, mindfulness

Scholarships are available for vulnerable youth - Aboriginal & Torres Strait  Islander Youth, Children with a Disability, Children in Care, Youth with a mental health or chronic physical health diagnosis.