Programs & Activities
Our programs focus on providing opportunities for skills development, engagement, education, mentorship, wellbeing and resilience building, whilst recognising the social issues and cultural diversity of our local area. We conduct weekly programs and activities to engage youth in the community, either via our in school or after school programs.
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Education & Learning
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Life Skills
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Mentoring & Leadership
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Wellbeing & Resilience
Young Women’s Forum
Designed by young women for young women
The Young Women’s Forum program - a social health and peer support program that aims to support, connect and empower young women from diverse cultural backgrounds in the Illawarra, building leadership skills and promoting wellbeing and resilience.
GROW
Girls Reaching Out Worldwide (GROW) - a program for young women new to Australia to develop their skills and knowledge around self-care, wellbeing and trauma.
Casual Edge
Casual Edge is a pre-employment skills development and information program for young people wanting to secure their first job.
Magazine
The magazine project empowers young people with a platform to build writing, editing, and graphic design skills where they can share their stories and passions.
PK Leap
PK Leap is a program for year 6 students to help build resilience and wellbeing, and to prepare them for the transition to high school.
Project Connect
Project Connect aims to promote young people’s wellbeing, social connection, and leadership skills.
Portworx
Portworx - a youth reference group led by the young people of Port Kembla, focusing on youth needs, culture, and issues, empowering them to use their voices within the community.
Swimming Lessons
Affordable swimming and water safety lessons for all ages conducted by AustSwim qualified instructors.
Homework Hub
Homework help and tutoring support in a safe, friendly and relaxed environment.
Donations
Why support PKYP? Port Kembla Youth Project has been involved in the local and surrounding communities for 40 years providing specialist support to disadvantaged youth. As not-for-profit organisation, we rely on collaboration with a number of funding bodies to deliver our programs. Every contribution makes a difference!