The Rotary Club of Ferntree Gully has coordinated a new exciting youth program with assistance from the rotary clubs in Knox, and funded through the Knox Empowering Communities program initiative as part of building safer communities.
The Knox Nocturnals Youth program is a free social inclusion program for 12–18-year-olds with a connection to Ferntree Gully (go to school, volunteer or work) or live in the City of Knox.
The program supports and connects young people of all abilities in a safe inclusive environment.
Young people participating in the program get the opportunity to meet and build friendships, gain new skills, build confidence, and have fun.
The program is supported by volunteers and professional youth workers.
The program features a range of activities including sport, street dance, circus skills, arts and other fun activities, a healthy hot dinner and supper.
Personal development, Life-skills workshops- topics may include relationships, mental health, self-care, drugs and alcohol, online safety and more.
The program started earlier this month, and was described as being an “excellent night” on Facebook, with a big pasta for dinner and platters of fruit being served throughout the evening.
Those who attended were split into three groups, rotating through a range of fun activities, wrapping up the evening with a big group chat.
There will be transport home by minibus, available for those that live in Knox.
Ferntree Gully teens and youths who are being encouraged to participate in the program, and get the opportunity to meet and build friendships, gain new skills build confidence, and have some fun.
To find out more email info@knoxnocturnals.org or phone 0460 311 268
Registrations are essential at knoxnocturnals.org
