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Attention, basketball enthusiasts in the northern ward of the Onkaparinga Council! We’re thrilled to announce the formation of the Southern Stingrays Basketball Club. 

Inclusive and Supportive: Our mission? To create an all-inclusive space for kids and youth who love basketball. Whether you’re on the spectrum or dealing with anxieties, we welcome you! 

Home Base and Team Building: The team are currently securing a home base for training sessions and assembling a fantastic team of coaches, managers, and committee members.

Ages 5 to 18: Know any young ballers aged 5 to 18? Spread the word! While training may take a few months to kick off, the club is excited to build something special together. 

Please contact Reece (0406 558 268) if interested in joining their committee or more information about joining a team.

WELLBEING WEDNESDAYS AT ABERFOYLE COMMUNITY CENTRE

*YOUTH MENTOR SUPPORT LEADER APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!

Are you a young person aged 16 to 25 and want to be a part of an awesome volunteer leadership and learning opportunity? Do you want to help create something amazing for young people at your local community centre?

Wellbeing Wednesdays is a term time program held at Aberfoyle Community Centre supporting young people aged 13-17 with the tools to build resilience, learn new skills and have open conversations around mental health. The project is founded on a peer support model with a focus on creating a fun, vibrant space where young people with shared experiences can connect. That’s where youcome in! 

Youth Mentor Support Leaders will attend the Wellbeing Wednesday sessions to first of all – make the place a great space to hangout and have fun! We want young people to be able to drop in after school and feel relaxed and know they are supported. 

Youth Mentor Support Leaders will get to brainstorm youth program activities, help shape Aberfoyle Community Centre’s new facility as well as slowly build rapport with the young participants that take part in the program.

As a Youth Mentor Support Leader, you will receive training and support to undertake the Teen Mental Health First Aid course, Child Safe Environments training and other professional development opportunities.

All Youth Mentor Support Leaders will have support from City of Onkaparinga Youth Team staff at every session.

If you’re keen to make a difference in your community and think this role sounds like you – apply online here

For more details contact Jolyn Phillipps

Email- Jolyn.Phillipps@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

Phone- 0420 831 179