Just like our flagship mentoring workshop, this two-day ‘blast’ focuses on connecting deaf and hard of hearing teenagers with inspiring mentors who have loads of stories to share. Over two days, we explore different aspects of living as a deaf teenager, giving you the chance to exchange ideas and experiences with people who just ‘get it’. For those living in rural and regional areas, it’s a great chance to meet like-minded people in real life, too!
Program duration: Two full days (usually over one weekend)
Location: Any regional city in any state or metropolitan area in a state outside of NSW and QLD upon request
Perfect for: High school students who are deaf or hard of hearing
Upcoming dates: View the calendar
How it works: Every teenager gets placed into a year group (7&8, 9&10 and 11&12), and assigned two mentors (one male, one female). This means at most, there’s one mentor per 4 students. There’s plenty of discussion and practical activities, which are done as a group, in pairs and one-on-one with a mentor.
Throughout the program, each group will choose a range of topics to explore, such as:
- Friendships
- Communication & conflict resolution
- School subject & career choices
- Casual work
- Teamwork & leadership
- Technology & social media safety
- Personal identity
- Drama
Other details:
- This is a shortened version of our Life Goals & Skills Metro Program. Like the longer version, the workshop is designed to take place over multiple sessions (two) so participants have a chance to bond with mentors, and we can cover a wide range of topics. This means unfortunately you can’t attend just one session.
- A parent session is held as part of the program, which parents, siblings and friends are allowed to attend free of charge. This can be a great way to strengthen the participant’s existing network.
Enquiries: Email [email protected]