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Men's Youth Group

A relaxed weekly social group for men aged 16–35 to build friendships, connect with others, and enjoy shared activities in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Men's Youth Group

Males 16-35
Friday | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Connection. Community. Belonging.

Many men struggle to find genuine social connection outside of work, school, online gaming or family commitments.

Youth Group provides a welcoming and supportive environment where men can build friendships, connect with others who share similar interests and become part of a positive community.

Running at the same time every Friday evening, the group offers consistency and routine while allowing participants the freedom to choose how they engage.

There is no pressure to participate in any specific activity, with participants encouraged to socialise and engage in ways that feel comfortable to them.

Activities may include:
• Video gaming
• Board games
• Table tennis
• Watching sport during footy season
• Movie nights
• Outdoor hangouts
• Shared meals and BBQs
• Community outings and social events
• Casual conversations and social connection

The focus is not on structured learning or formal programs.
The focus is on creating opportunities for genuine friendships, meaningful social experiences and a strong sense of belonging within a positive male environment.

Participants are supported by staff who model respectful communication, inclusion, healthy relationships and positive social interactions.

Skills Developed
✔ Social confidence
✔ Communication skills
✔ Friendship building
✔ Emotional regulation
✔ Community participation
✔ Healthy peer relationships
✔ Confidence and belonging
✔ Social connection and support networks

Ideal For Men who:
• Want to make friends and build social connections
• Experience social isolation or loneliness
• Enjoy gaming, movies, sport or shared interests
• Want a regular social activity to look forward to each week
• Prefer smaller, supportive social environments
• Would benefit from increased community participation and connection

Long-Term Outcomes

Over time participants are supported to develop stronger friendships, increased confidence in social situations, improved communication skills and a greater sense of belonging within their community.

Many participants also experience improved wellbeing through increased social connection, routine and positive peer relationships.

NDIS and Privately Funded Participants Welcome
Accepting Referrals & Expressions of Interest

Men's Adventure Group

Build confidence, social skills, and independence while exploring Adelaide through supported community outings that encourage personal growth and real life learning.

Men's Adventure Group

Males 16+
Thursday | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Building Confidence Through Community Participation

Men Adventure Group is a structured weekly community participation program supporting men to build confidence, independence and social connection through shared experiences across Adelaide.

The focus is not simply on activities and outings.
Every adventure is designed to provide opportunities to build practical skills, confidence and independence in real-world environments.

Activities may include:
• Bowling
• Beach walks
• Bush walks
• Zoo visits
• Mini golf
• Museums
• Markets
• Cafés
• Public transport adventures
• City exploring
• Sports courts
• Community events

Participants are supported to:
• Navigate public environments
• Build confidence leaving the house
• Develop communication skills
• Practise emotional regulation
• Develop confidence using public transport
• Manage purchases and budgets
• Problem solve in real-world situations
• Increase independence, decision making and financial literacy

Ideal For

Men wanting to become more confident in the community, build friendships and increase independence outside the home.

Long-Term Outcomes

Over time participants develop confidence navigating community environments, increase their independence, strengthen decision-making skills and become more comfortable participating in social and community activities.

Reset Mondays

A weekly program for men aged 16+ to build confidence, social connections, and wellbeing through practical activities and community participation.

Reset Mondays

Males 16+
Monday | 10:00am – 2:30pm
Building Confidence, Communication and Positive Male Identity

Reset Mondays is more than a social group.

It is a structured weekly program designed to help men build confidence, communication skills, emotional regulation and positive social connections while developing a stronger sense of purpose, identity and direction.

Each week focuses on a topic relevant to modern male life and wellbeing.

Participants are encouraged to explore ideas, share experiences and develop practical strategies before putting those skills into action throughout the day.

Skills Developed:
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Communication skills
• Respectful and healthy relationships
• Healthy masculinity and male wellbeing
• Coping strategies and resilience
• Emotional regulation
• Cyber safety and online behaviour
• Gaming culture and social media
• Motivation and routine
• Navigating adulthood
• Problem solving

Participants then have opportunities to practise these skills naturally through:
• Gaming
• Table tennis
• Board games
• Movies
• Outdoor activities
• Community participation
• Shared meals
• Social interaction and teamwork

Rather than learning through lectures or worksheets, participants learn through conversation, experience, positive role modelling and participation.

Individual and Group Participation Available

Participants can attend with dedicated 1:1 support while participating alongside peers, allowing support to be tailored to individual goals, confidence levels and support needs.

Ideal

For Men who may be socially isolated, lacking routine, heavily engaged in gaming, experiencing low confidence, struggling with social connection or wanting greater purpose, direction and community involvement.

Long-Term Outcomes

Over time participants are supported to become more confident, communicate more effectively, develop healthier relationships, strengthen coping skills and increase their participation in everyday life and community activities.

Strong Foundations After School

Helping boys grow into confident, capable young men through connection, positive mentoring, practical life skills and hands-on experiences.

Strong Foundations After School

Boys 7-15
Monday with option based on interest for Wednesday | 4:00pm – 6:30pm

After School Program
Connection. Confidence. Life Skills.

Many boys need more than just somewhere to go after school.
They need connection, purpose, confidence and positive male role models who genuinely understand them.

Strong Foundations After School is a structured weekly program designed specifically for boys and young males who would benefit from greater social connection, confidence, routine and life skill development in a supportive and engaging environment.

Designed and facilitated by Josh Clark, a qualified Social Worker and Teacher with extensive experience in youth wellbeing, behaviour support, school engagement and male development, the program combines practical skill building, social connection and fun activities within a safe and welcoming environment.

What We Do

The program provides a balance of:
• Social connection
• Practical life skills
• Community participation
• Positive male mentoring
• Fun and engaging activities

Participants are supported to build friendships, confidence and independence through shared experiences and group participation.

Activities may include:
• Gaming
• Board games
• Table tennis
• Outdoor games and activities
• Team challenges
• Movie nights
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Community activities
• Group projects and challenges

Healthy Snack & Shared Dinner

A healthy snack is provided on arrival, with participants encouraged to assist in preparing and cooking a shared dinner together.

Participants may:
• Prepare fruit and vegetable snacks
• Help plan meals
• Prepare ingredients
• Learn basic cooking skills
• Set up and clean up
• Share meals together

Cooking and eating together creates natural opportunities to build confidence, responsibility, communication and teamwork while strengthening friendships and social connection.

Building Skills That Matter

Rather than learning through lectures or worksheets, participants develop skills naturally through participation and positive role modelling.

Areas explored throughout the program may include:
• Confidence and esteem
• Coping strategies and resilience
• Respectful relationships and friendship building • Communication skills
• Emotional regulation
• Healthy masculinity and male wellbeing
• Online behaviour and cyber safety
• Gaming culture and social media
• Leadership and teamwork
• Responsibility and independence
• Problem solving and decision making
• Cooking and food preparation
• Community participation
• Healthy routines

Individual and Group Participation Available

Participants can attend with dedicated 1:1 support while participating alongside peers, allowing support to be tailored to individual goals while still benefiting from practical skill development and social connection.

Ideal For

This program may suit boys who:
• Want to make friends
• Enjoy gaming and shared activities
• Would benefit from positive male role models
• Experience social isolation or low confidence
• Need support developing life skills
• Want opportunities to build
independence and social confidence

Long-Term Outcomes

Over time participants are supported to:
• Build meaningful friendships
• Improve confidence and communication
• Develop practical life skills
• Strengthen emotional regulation skills
• Increase independence and responsibility
• Develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging
• Build healthy routines and community connections

Midweek Moves

A practical, community based program where men build independence, confidence and everyday life skills through real life experiences.

Midweek Moves

Males 16+
Wednesday | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Real Life Skills Through Real Life Experiences

Midweek Moves is a practical life-skills and community participation program designed to help men build independence, confidence and everyday living skills through hands-on experiences.

Rather than learning in a classroom environment, participants learn by doing.

The day combines movement, community participation, budgeting, shopping, cooking and teamwork in a supportive and engaging environment.

Lunch is included as part of the program, with participants enjoying the meal they have planned and prepared together.

Activities may include:
• Football or soccer
• Local walks
• Beach walks
• Table tennis
• Community activities
• Movement-based games
• Active social participation

Participation is flexible and designed to suit different interests, confidence levels and abilities.
A key part of the program is the weekly meal challenge.

Working together, participants:
• Create a menu within a set budget
• Compare prices and make spending decisions
• Develop shopping lists
• Complete community shopping trips
• Purchase ingredients
• Prepare meals
• Cook together
• Share responsibilities

Through this process participants naturally develop:
• Financial literacy
• Budgeting skills
• Cooking and food preparation skills
• Leadership and teamwork
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Planning and organisation
• Executive functioning
• Responsibility and independence

The day finishes with a shared meal and relaxed social time where friendships, confidence and community connection continue to develop naturally.

Individual and Group Participation Available

Participants can attend with dedicated 1:1 support while participating alongside peers, allowing support to be tailored to individual goals while still benefiting from practical skill development and social connection.

Ideal For

Men wanting greater independence, practical life experience, confidence, routine and community participation.

Long-Term Outcomes

Over time participants develop greater independence, increased confidence managing everyday tasks, improved financial awareness, stronger decision-making skills and greater confidence participating in community life.

Male Community Programs

Men's Youth Group

Men's Adventure Group

Reset Mondays

Strong Foundations After School

Midweek Moves

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