Elevate

When: Thursdays from 4pm – 6pm

Where: Monash Youth Services, 1/2 Euneva Ave Glen Waverley

Contact: 9518 3900 or youth@monash.vic.gov.au

If you are interested in joining this program or would like more information, please complete this brief Expression of Interest Form.

Elevate is a free program for young people aged 14 to 18 who live, study or play in the City of Monash.

The program runs every fortnight and offers participants the opportunity to develop life skills, make new friends and become more active within their communities. Snacks and hot food is also provided.

Where does Elevate happen?

Monash Youth Services, 1/2 Euneva Ave, Glen Waverley 3150.

When does Elevate happen?

Elevate runs on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm, except on public holidays and school holidays. Participants will have the opportunity to speak with a worker on non-program weeks.

What to expect at Elevate?

Elevate will be run at Monash Youth Services and will use the Youth Space, kitchen and meeting room at different times.

The first half hour of the program will be social time and an opportunity to connect with other young people and make new friends. There will be board games, an arcade machine and other activities you can do during this time. There may be noises from games and other people speaking in the space.

After this, the Elevate facilitators or participants will run one or more icebreaker activities. These will be short activities that help Elevate participants get to know each other better.

Then, Elevate facilitators will lead participants into the main activity of the session. Each Elevate session is structured around a specific skill, such as communication, confidence, financial literacy, and other skills that will help participants gain independence and move into adulthood. The session will include one or more activities that are related to developing and practicing that skill.

After the main activity or activities of the session, food will be served for participants. Following this, there will be additional time for socialising and reflection on the session.

Why did it come about?

Monash Youth Services has an ongoing commitment to the young people who have strong links with the City of Monash.

Monash Youth Services has recognised an opportunity to provide specific support to the 14-18 age range focusing on building independence and identity.

For more information contact Monash Youth Services on 9518 3900 or send an email to youth@monash.vic.gov.au.