Young people often turn to their peers for support in difficult times, before they turn to parents, counsellors or school staff. The Peer Skills program provides training and resources to primary and secondary schools to help young people help themselves, their friends and peers in a safe and effective way.
An evidence-based peer support approach is effective in addressing a range of issues, including bullying and mental health concerns, because:
Information and resources for people who have completed Peer Skills Facilitator Training.
Our Peer Skills training options for young people and educators include:
The Peer Skills Workshop is a two-day interactive learning experience for young people between the ages of 11 and 18. It has been tailored for upper primary school aged children and other groups with specific needs. It assists young people to:
The workshop improves coping and relationships skills so that young people can better deal with everyday and serious issues. With training, young people can significantly increase their confidence in their ability to provide help and to access help, either for themselves or others.
You Me We for wellbeing is a one-day wellbeing workshop for young people in primary and secondary schools, providing information, practical tips and skills practice using the Wheel of Wellbeing, PERMA + Model and key themes of the Peer Skills program. This workshop can be run as a stand-alone workshop or a precursor to the Peer Skills – Supportive Relationships for Young People training.
The Peer Skills Facilitator Training is run over two days for people with relevant skills and experiences who are supported by their school or agency to implement Peer Skills as a part of their work with young people. It includes:
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Schools that implement Peer Skills find that the program: