WORKSHOPS
Term 4, 2011
Week 1, 22/10/2011, Code of Conduct
Objective: Players to have a good understanding of the Program (the workshop component, basketball, dinner and transport), the people involved (volunteers, tournament manager, youth worker) and to come up with their own rules / code of conduct to take ownership.
Facilitator: Carol Campbell, Woombarra Wunggan Youth Service
Week 2, 28/10/2011, Team Building
Objective: Players to learn how to work together and respect each other. The teams will chose a team name and design their team flag. Through this collaboration, the players will enhance their communication skills and build on being a supportive team.
Facilitator: Dominique Clarke, Woombarra Wunggan Youth Service
Week 3, 4/11/2011, Red Dust Healing - Part 1
Objective: Players will learn the TREE concept, which outlines a visual map of the player which identifies their life and who they have around them that are good nutrients for their tree through providing support, encouragement and understanding.
Facilitator: Troy Cochrane, Biripi Aboriginal Medical Service
Week 4, 11/11/2011, Red Dust Healing - Part 2
Objective: Players will learn the POUCH concept, which provides the players with a visual tool that helps them make good choices. POUCH stands for Problem, Options, Understanding, Choices and How you are going to deal with issues.
Facilitator: Tony Clark, Interrelate
Week 5, 18/11/2011, Red Dust Healing - Part 3
Objective: Provide players with the visual tools to address anger issues, grief and loss, along with strategies and tools to understand rejection and abuse.
Facilitator: William Paulson, Taree Police
Week 6, 25/11/2011, Drugs and Alcohol
Objective: To provide players with information on the effects drugs and alcohol have on their lives and relationships.
Facilitator: Natalie Willcock, Community Drug Action Team
Week 7, 2/12/2011, Youth Mental Health
Objective: Provide players with information and awareness of youth mental health issues and services available.
Facilitator: Lauren Vaughen, Hunter New England Health
Week 8, 9/12/2011, Player Survey
Objective: All players to complete survey provided by Midnight Basketball Australia for independent evaluation.
Facilitator: Team Managers