Friendship Festival | School Holiday Program

Friendship Festival is a two-day therapeutic School Holiday Program designed for young people aged 7-12 who are at risk of developing a mental health challenge.

This program provides a safe, supportive and structured environment where participants can connect with peers, build confidence, and develop practical skills to support their emotional wellbeing.

Through therapeutic group activities, young people will work on:

• Building resilience and emotional regulation
• Developing social skills, communication and healthy self-expression
• Strengthening confidence and self-awareness
• Learning positive coping strategies
• Building connection and a sense of belonging

Day Out

This program includes a supported excursion to Supa Golf and Supa Putt – 10250 W Swan Rd which is intentionally designed as part of the therapeutic program.
The excursion provides opportunities for young people to:

• Practice social skills in a real-world setting
• Build independence and confidence outside the home
• Strengthen peer relationships in a safe, supported environment
• Apply emotional regulation and coping strategies learned during the program

When

April 8
9:00am – 4:00pm

April 9 – Excursion
9:00am – 4:00pm

Who

Young people aged 7-12, at risk of developing a mental health challenge.

Where

Ellenbrook District Open Space
Supa Golf and Supa Putt – 10250 W Swan Rd

What to Bring

✔ Hat
✔ Sunscreen
✔ Water bottle
✔ Enclosed shoes

Refreshments

Lunch and Snacks are provided

Cost

Free
This program is funded by the Department of Social Services.

Booking Information

Please note: This booking is an Expression of Interest only and does not confirm attendance.

A member of the Helping Minds team will contact you to complete the registration and eligibility process.

When registering:

• Please add Parent/Guardian details in the CONTACT INFORMATION section
• Please add the young person’s details in the TICKET – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST section
• If booking for more than one young person, please complete one ticket each

Need Help or More Information?

If you have questions or need assistance registering, you can:

Email: [email protected]

Call: (08) 9427 7100 and ask for CYFS Administration

Important Information

• Attendance is subject to the young person meeting eligibility requirements to access Helping Minds services.
• If your young person has not received support from Helping Minds within the past six months, a phone interview with the parent/guardian will be required prior to attendance.
• A consent form must be signed by both parents/guardians before participation.
• If medication is required during the day, the participant must be able to self-administer their medication.
• Participants are required to have adequate independent coping skills to participate safely in a group setting.
• Some School Holiday Programs delivered in the City of Swan, Kimberley, Midwest, and Gascoyne regions are funded by the Department of Social Services and are provided at no cost to young people residing in these regions who are at risk of developing a mental health challenge.
• Some School Holiday Programs delivered in the City of Swan, Kimberley, Midwest, and Gascoyne regions are funded by the Department of Social Services and are provided at no cost to participants. These programs are available to children and young people residing in these regions who are at risk of developing a mental health challenge.
• Our programs provide therapeutic support focused on:Helping Minds does not provide treatment or clinical management for individuals with diagnosed mental health conditions, managing emotions, building resilience, emotional regulation, navigating relationships and social connections.
• All workshops have limited capacity to ensure our facilitators can provide safe, supportive and therapeutic engagement for all participants.
• Due to high demand, each young person may attend one School Holiday Program per holiday period.

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