LA CASA Youth Service is opening the doors at the Nambucca Youthie for the return of their Art Group for Youth on Tuesday 8 February.

The program, which ran during Term 4 2021 for the first time at the Youthie, was a huge success with youth that attended.

Ms Melissa Shapiro, from GenHealth, told News Of The Area, “The aim of the group is to bring young people together in a supportive and safe place where they can be themselves and connect with other young people in the area.”

Feedback that GenHealth received from participants is that the art sessions were enjoyed, offering an opportunity to form connections with others in a safe and creative space.

“The same young people came every week which shows they felt safe, comfortable and happy to attend.

“It seems to give them a chance to connect with new people that they don’t see at school and also feel a part of a community,” said Ms Shapiro.

The focus this term will be running art sessions with a purpose, beginning with a ten minute introduction on a social issue where youth will watch a video and then discuss the topic as a group.

Following this short introduction an art activity will begin that relates to the social issue.

The medium of art is an easy relaxed way for the participants to connect and enjoy what La Casa Youth Service has to offer.

“Everyone can do art and it is a great way of connecting young people.

“It is also therapeutic and a good way of chilling out at the end of the day,” explains Ms Shapiro.

La Casa Youth Service is asking that all participants register that they will be attending.

Where: Nambucca Youth Centre.

When: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm, beginning 8 February.

Contact: 0431 576 001 or nambucca@genhealth.org.au for details and to register.

 

By Rachel MCGREGOR-ALLEN