Community
18 February, 2025
Camps to help youngsters
DOUGLAS Shire families are being offered the opportunity to connect with the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, which is a non-profit organisation that provides free camps, activity days and online connect sessions to young people aged eight to 18 impacted by family mental illness.
Established in 2002, Kookaburra Kids pre-early intervention programs aim to empower young individuals impacted by family mental health challenges by providing them with unique opportunities to enhance their resilience and connection to others in similar circumstances.
Weekend camps are a central event for Kookaburra Kids. They offer more extended and frequent psycho-education sessions (two one-hour sessions) covering topics like positive help-seeking behaviours, goal setting, self-value, setbacks and resilience. It also offers more time for young people to build connections with one another.
“Our programs mix mental health education with fun, taking away stigmas and creating connections between young people in similar situations,” said Miyu Inai, the foundation’s young carer community outreach coordinator.
“Activity days are held throughout the year, providing an opportunity for children to connect, improve mental health literacy and improve help-seeking behaviours,” she said.
“All activity days include a sharing chat group session mixed with mental health education integrated with fun activities.”
For those in the Douglas Shire wanting to refer a young person please visit:
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