Program Introduction

THRIVE is a fun, interactive 8-week program designed to support young people in building self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in a supportive group environment.

This program encourages students to explore how they see themselves, what shapes their self-talk, and how relationships, values, and life challenges all play a part in personal growth. Through games, creative tasks, reflection, and conversation, young people are guided to recognise their strengths, learn new tools, and grow into their unique voice.

This program is not about ‘fixing’ anything, it’s about supporting young people to explore what thriving means to them, by celebrating who they are right now, while supporting them to build tools, confidence, and self-awareness so they can grow into their full potential in their own way.

Target Group

This program is designed for female-identifying students in Years 7 and 8.

It’s best suited to students who may be:

• · Navigating self-doubt or low self-esteem
• Wanting to better understand themselves
• Looking for practical tools to build confidence and connection

What to Expect

Each week includes a mix of discussion, hands-on activities, creative tasks, and play-based learning.

Weekly Topics:

• Week 1: Self-Esteem – Confidence starts from within.
• Week 2: Self-Talk – Becoming friends with the voice in your head.
• Week 3: Strengths and Values- Discovering what you’re made of.
• Week 4: Mistakes and Failures – How setbacks help us grow.
• Week 5: Healthy Relationships & Boundaries – Red flags vs Real ones.
• Week 6: Confident Communication – Finding your voice.
• Week 7: Social Media – The Reel vs The Real.
• Week 8: Reflection & Goal Setting – Celebrating Progress, Planning to THRIVE.

End-of-Program Celebration

Delivery Info

• In partnership with school staff, run by Northside’s youth engagement team.
• 1 x 90-minute session per week, during school hours
• Delivered on-site at participating high schools
• Group size: ideally no more than 10 participants

Our Approach

THRIVE is delivered through a strengths-based, youth-centred approach that focuses on what’s right with young people, not what’s wrong. We create a safe, supportive space where students feel seen, heard, and celebrated in their individuality. Through creative activities, real conversations, and play-based learning, young people are encouraged to explore who they are and build confidence . Young people are supported to explore what thriving means for them, which allows us to work alongside them and to figure out the best way to support them get there. THRIVE can also serve as an entry point to individualised support, offering opportunities for case management and deeper connection beyond the group space.

If you are interested in securing this course for your school, or have questions, please contact our engagement team by emailing: engagement@northside.asn.au or calling 02 6171 8000