This is our flagship mentoring program, which focuses on bringing together deaf and hard of hearing teenagers with inspiring mentors who have ‘been there, done that’. Together we explore different aspects of life, giving you then chance to exchange ideas and experiences with people who will actually understand. Our mentors have loads of life experience to share, which may just help clarify things in your own life.
Program duration: 6 half days (one Sunday per month for 6 months)
Location: Sydney and Brisbane
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 explores a range of different areas, including:
- Friendships
- Communication & conflict resolution
- School subject & career choices
- Casual work
- Teamwork & leadership
- Technology & social media safety
- Personal identity
- Drama
Other details:
- This program is designed to take place over multiple sessions so participants have a chance to bond with mentors, and we can cover a wide range of topics. This means unfortunately you can’t book in for just one session.
- Two parent sessions are 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]