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"We are here to support young people to  trust that being themselves 
​is the most valuable resource they will ever own."

What it is about

Why Be You has two streams - one for young people and one for parents and schools. 

The Why Be You programs and workshops can be tailored to suit the school or organisation requirements.
Most programs are an hour long per module.

Parent presentations, programs and groups offer insight and support raising independent
​and connected teenagers who understand the importance of personal responsibility.

Programs

​Workshops and programs for young people, adolescents and children -
  • Youth Groups - weekly local groups
  • Building and Navigating Relationships 
  • I Just Want To Scream - girls anger program - 6 wk program
  • Rage - boys anger program - 6 wk program
  • Check in and chill out
  • Let's Get Real - life skills 101
  • Find Your Voice - learning to speak up
  • Be a Leader and Not Burnout
Parenting Workshops and Presentations -
  • Navigating the Teenage Years
  • Are You Ready To Party?
  • Building Healthy Relationships.
School Workshops and Presentations –
  • Parenting through the BAC and the HSC
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Navigating Online
  • Self-Care Through Stressful Times
  • Young Womens Program
  • Staying Safe and Having Fun

Projects

Talk is Not Cheap
This is a program about respectful relationships run for school leaders to implement in their schools. The program offers an opportunity for whole school and local community engagement around the way we speak to each other.

Leadership Support
This program offers workshops on responsibility, expression, confidence and self care for up and coming leaders in school and community. 

Public Speaking Mental Health Competition
This public speaking competition encourages student-led discussion and debate around mental health awareness and supports schools who are interested in lowering stigma around mental health.

Stay in the Loop With Lucy
This is community radio through Triple H 100.1fm. It bring aspects of mental health, youth advocacy and a general celebration of the diversity we all offer to the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai airwaves! Further details available via the Stay in the Loop with Lucy website.
The Why Be You project aims to re-introduce 
​the importance and benefits of bringing YOU 
back into the equation.
After all you are YOUnique!