Youth Opportunities Association

About

Youth Opportunities is a South Australian not-for-profit organsiation that faciliates Personal Empowerment Programs with young people.

Story

Working to prevent negative spirals in your people's lives through personal empowerment and education.

Negative self-image, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, neglect, and disengagement from school are just some of the issues facing young South Australians today. Without the right support system, the transition to adulthood can be challenging and many risk falling into a cycle of disadvantage and long-term unemployment.

To help young people navigate these challenges, Youth Opportunities provides Personal Empowerment Programs. Using Positive Psychology, Cognitive Based Therapy and transformational learning young people develop goal planning skills and communication and wellbeing strategies to increase their skills and capacity for resilience and responsibility.

By applying what they learn through the training, young people are not only positively changing their lives; they are also helping to influence those around them and bring about positive cultural change within their schools and the wider community.