MENtoring
Teaming Boys to the Bush MENtors with boys early in their lives improves life outcomes and helps boys to become good men.
Mentoring Overview
BttB offers a variety of MENtoring Programs to assist Disengaged, Disadvantaged and/or “At-Risk” Youth. Our programs are tailored for the individual or small group.
The key component to all our programs is our ability to have the youth engage with us. Once we establish a positive rapport, we link the participant with their community. When the youth are connected to their community, they are more likely to make positive decisions and increase their resilience. Every program is built around the boys individual needs and mutually identified goals. Each session is reported on in relation to the identified goals.
Types of Programs:
- 1 : 1 MENtoring
How it works:
The key component to all of our programs is our ability to have the youth ENGAGE with us. Once we establish a positive rapport, we link the participant with their COMMUNITY.
When the youth are connected to their community, they are more likely to make positive decisions and increase their RESILIENCE.
Every Program works on this simple premise whilst working towards targeted goals and/or themes.
Goals
- Strengthen family connections
- Connect with culture and Country
- Build mental health awareness
- Re-engage with school
- Improve hygiene and self-care
- Learn respect for others
- Achieve personal goals
- Build healthy relationships
- Develop driver skills
- Connect with support services
- Prepare for employment
Outcomes
- Greater school engagement
- Improved behaviour
- Stronger social skills
- Increased confidence
- Positive life experiences
- Stronger community connection
- Better help-seeking skills
- Greater independence
- Improved life skills
- Increased work readiness
- Stronger sense of belonging
ACTIVITIES
- Fishing
- Financial Literacy
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Work experience
- Mechanics (basics)
- Power Tools (basics)
- Fitness
- Social Skills
- Volunteering
- Metalwork
- Everyday living skills
- Woodworking
- Kayaking
Inclusions
- All Meals
- Photo
- Session Reports
- Activities
- Merchandise
- Transport
Ages
Inclusions
Duration
Full Day Sessions
9 or 10 weeks during school terms
More information
For any enquiries, contact us on (02) 6025 2510 or email info@boystothebush.org.au
