GO GIRLS! & GAME ON!
Go Girls! and Game On! are group mentoring programs for young people
aged 11-14 years with a focus on active living, balanced eating and the
development of a positive self-image. Programs are led by trained volunteer
mentors age 18-30 years with the support of a YWCA staff member.
This year:
2 Go Girls! and 2 Game On! programs were facilitated
26 girls and 25 boys participated
13 volunteers supported the programs
In 2013/2014 Go Girls! and Game On! programs were facilitated at Enfield
Primary School in Term 3 2013 with students in year 6 and 7. Programs were
also delivered in collaboration with Uniting Care Wesley Bowden in early
2014 specifically for young carers.
Thanks to all of our fabulous volunteers who donated their time to assist with
the facilitation of this program. The role modelling of positive behaviours
around healthy lifestyles makes this program truly unique. Thanks also to
program coordinators Claire Tatyzo and Doug Werchon who do a fabulous
job supporting the mentors, ensuring they are appropriately screened and
trained and ensuring the program is fun and engaging for young people.
Go Girls! and Game On! were provided on a fee for service basis in
2013/2014.