Youth programs
For further information about these programs contact Council's Youth Services team on (02) 9847 6585 or email hsc@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.
All of the below programs are suitable for secondary schools.
Conflict Resolution
In this interactive workshop, students will learn to construct definitions and differentiate between conflict and violence, identifying positive and negative conflict. Students will also develop skills to effectively deal with conflict.
Anti Bullying
A scenario based workshop, students will discuss examples of bullying, learn coping strategies and gain knowledge of local support services for young people. (Maximum 3 schools per year and maximum of 30 students.)
Healthy Relationships
Students discover the different types of relationships and their associated roles. Students will be able to define healthy and unhealthy relationships. (Maximum 3 schools per year and maximum of 30 students.)
Safe Celebrating
This program promotes safe celebrating, focusing on alcohol and decision making using realistic scenarios. Students will also develop and learn strategies to celebrate in a positive and safe way. (Maximum 3 schools per year and maximum of 30 students.)
Mental Health Awareness
Students will learn how to define mental health and demystify the myths associated with mental health. They will learn coping skills and be provided with resources for local support services. (Maximum 3 schools per year and maximum of 30 students.)
Managing Exam Stress
Students learn to identify the warning signs for stress and anxiety. Students will develop strategies and techniques to maintain emotional well-being. (Maximum 3 schools per year and maximum of 30 students.)
Youth Rights in the Workplace
Students will gain an understanding of the rights and responsibilities associated with being a young worker, including the NSW Department of Industrial Relations legislation. (Maximum 3 schools per year and maximum of 30 students.)
Youth Services Presentation
Introduces the Hornsby Youth Services Team and the programs that are offered by Council. Students will gain an insight to the support services offered by local government. (Maximum of 30 students.)