SUPERHERO YOUTH FESTIVAL

Date: Sunday 2nd April 2017
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Urban Orchard, Perth Cultural Centre Garden

Wouldn’t it be nice if for once we could head to a music festival that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Well, you’re in luck!

To celebrate the annual National Youth Week, we’re hosting the awesome Superhero YOUth Festival for the second year running, and this year it’s better than ever. We’ve got an acoustic lounge, silent disco, and a host of bands to jam out to. And did we mention there’s going to be food trucks and a free sausage sizzle, too?

The event’s open to everyone aged 12-24 years. No tickets or payment required, though we do ask that you all register HERE so we know how many of you hungry people we’re going to be feeding.

The Superhero YOUth Festival’s all about bringing people together to raise awareness and begin conversations about youth mental health and wellbeing. Our vision to build a sense of community by having entertainment and food, with relevant community organisation stalls available to support the beginnings of conversations.

2nd April. Urban Orchard, Perth Cultural Centre Garden. 11am – 3pm. Sunday sorted.

Click here to check out our Facebook page for updates!

TOUGH STUFF

Location: Mt Pleasant Primary School
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm Tuesdays

Tough Stuff is an 8-week resilience-building program by zero2hero.esigned for participants in Grades 5 & 6.

Participants will complete both physical training and mental coaching to set them
up for success. Throughout the program the Tough Stuff Team will support students
in reaching the required milestones needed to complete the ultimate milestone
– a 4 kilometre run. Please note that this program is suitable for all fitness levels, and has a strong focus on setting goals and participation.

Students will finish the course with improved confidence, a sense of
achievement and a tool-kit of life skills to use in the future.

How it works:

The program runs over 8-weeks of the school term. Each week participants will complete
two running sessions (30-60 minutes each) plus one education session (60 minutes).

The program includes:
– Educational sessions (Seminars, workshops and hands-on activities)
– Two running training sessions per week, culminating in a 4km run
– Interaction with and between community and school members
– A referral program including how to access help for a range of support if/when needed.

Program Highlights
Inspiring Speakers & Coaches
Mindfulness
Slam Poetry
Laughing Yoga
Discovering Personality Types
Tailored Running Program
Designed by our experienced coaches!

Program Pillars
Self-awareness
Self Belief
Tough Minds
Tough Bodies
Tough Talk
Community & Connection

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CAMP HERO RETREAT

This Camp Hero is fully funded by The Independent Living Centre and is only available to young people connected with Headspace Joondalup.

Participants need to reside within the following (lucky number) postcodes; 6007, 6008, 6009, 6010, 6011, 6012, 6014, 6015, 6016, 6017, 6018, 6019, 6020, 6021, 6022, 6023, 6024, 6025, 6026, 6027, 6028, 6029, 6030, 6031, 6032, 6033, 6035, 6036, 6038, 6050, 6059, 6060, 6061, 6064, 6065.

Date: There will be 2 dates for you to choose from. You may attend ONE of the following:

• Saturday 1^st July – Monday 3^rd July
• Wednesday 27^th September – Friday 29^th September

Location: Camp Hero will be held at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp, situated near the beach on Whitfords Avenue, Hillarys, approximately 1.5km north of the Hillarys Marina.

Cost: Free. The Independent Living Centre of WA will be funding this Camp Hero program.

Camp Hero is a program run by WA-based mental health charity, zero2hero. zero2hero offers a range of youth programs and initiatives with three main goals:

1. Eliminate stigma surrounding mental illness
2. Equip young people with the skills required to maintain positive mental health and wellbeing and,
3. Effectively manage mental health problems if these may arise

At Camp Hero participants will learn through tailored workshops and activities that develop young heroes to be the best version of themselves. During this 3-day program students will develop their self-awareness, practice self-care, create new friendships and challenge themselves by facing their fears. Please note that this is not a therapeutic camp. The focus of the camp is on developing leadership skills to support your peers and community.

Applications close 3^rd May 2017

If you are interested in participating in this camp, or any questions or queries in regards to this camp, please contact us at camp@zero2hero.com.au.

CAMP HERO SPORTS

Are you passionate about sport & health and between the ages 13-17? If so, Camp Hero Sports is for YOU!

When: 5th July – 7th July

Where: Ern Halliday Recreation Camp

Who: Ages 13-17

Join us and a heroic team of professional athletes for a physically challenging camp in the July school holidays.

Camp Hero SPORT is a physically challenging 3-day sport leadership camp. This program has been designed for active young athletes (aged 13-17) with a passion for sport and health.

Program Features:

– Shoot hoops with Greg Hire and Damian Martin from the Perth Wildcats
– Train with Courtney Bruce from West Coast Fever
– Enjoy a game of touch rugby with Western Force
– Try your hand at boxing with Ashley Nelson from the Hockeyroos
– Mindfulness and cricket mentoring with Australian Cricketer Tom Scollay
– Be inspired by Australian Paralympian and World Champion Adam Deans
– Beach Bootcamp
– High-Intensity Training session
– Body Fundamentals 101
– Meal planning with our sports nutritionist

PLUS a range of activities, workshops, games and campfire convos.

Through this camp, young heroes will have the chance to meet and train with professional athletes and teams, develop mental toughness and physical strength, learn from a renowned sports nutritionist and develop their leadership skills.

WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP?

It is a well-known fact that physical and mental health are closely linked. In fact:

* Physical activity is as effective as medication in treating mild to moderate anxiety and depression

* Playing sport or exercising 4+ times per week reduces physiological stress by 47%

* Physical activity is also a protective factor for developing mental illness

Get in quick – this camp has limited spaces. Register HERE to reserve your place!

JULY CAMP HERO

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST!

CITY TO SURF 2017

Keen to be a part of something special? Join Team zero2hero and help us raise funds for our cause (and have fun while doing it!).

We love these events and how it brings us all together. If you’re the type of person who loves a getting involved directly, this one’s for you. No matter how big or how small, your support for zero2hero and the work we do makes a difference.

To join our team and start fundraising,

click HERE

Not into running? No worries – we get it.

Pledge a no-running-involved, commitment-free donation

BY CLICKING HERE

Registrations close online at 12PM on Saturday 26th August.

LET’S DO THIS!

WA’s ONLY MENTAL HEALTH FORUM FOR YOUTHS

Date: Thursday 7th September 2017
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: 

EARLY BIRDS HAVE NOW ENDED

Standard Student Ticket (Admit 1) $50

Standard Teacher Ticket (Admit 1) $20

Large Group (Admit 11) $500

Discounts apply for schools. See the registration page below for more information.

Following on from our success in last year’s event, In Your Head (WA’s only Youth Mental Health Forum) is coming back for 2017!

We invite you to join us for a day full of inspiring heroes and discover a range of ways to maintain good mental health.

We’ve got a range of performances including Keynote presentations & panel discussions with mental health leaders, a variety of workshops, stress management activities, Mental Health Exhibition, and appearances from professional athletes.

We’re also featuring an amazing line-up of presenters, including retired sports star Matthew Pavlich, inspirational speaker Amy Coombe, best-selling author/adolescent expert, Dr Arne Rubenstein, and Happiness Scientist, Annika Rose.

Keynote Speaker Profiles:

MATTHEW PAVLICH

Over his 17-year career with Fremantle Football Club, Matthew has been one of the AFL’s most valued players, and undoubtedly one of WA’s most loved. Captaining the team for almost nine years consecutively, Matthew is no stranger to the pressures and stress of the professional athlete. His experiences established him as a strong advocate for the power of teamwork, and a motivational superstar. His dedication to helping others overcome obstacles and to chase big dreams, as well as his powerful leadership qualities, key him as a true inspiration to young fans, teammates and supporters alike.

AMY COOMBE

Amy is a National Inspirational Speaker, Master of Ceremonies and nationally accredited Life and MBIT Coaching Practitioner. She is extremely passionate about making a difference to the lives of others, and after having worked with over 20,000 Teens, Teachers and Parents across Australia in relation to all things mental health, wellbeing & body image, Amy knows that there has never been a time when caring about mental health and wellbeing has been so important. Her sense of humour, her emotion and her honesty can’t be missed.

 DR ARNE RUBINSTEIN

Former GP, part-time ER doctor author and CEO of The Making of Men. Dr Rubinstein is an intentionally recognised expert on adolescent development. An advocate for bringing out the best in all teenagers he has spent over 30 years developing camps programs and inspirational presentations focused on modern ‘Rites of Passage’ to support youths around the world in the transition to adulthood.

ANNIKA ROSE

Happiness Scientist and Mindfulness Teacher. After working as a health professional in the UK and Australia, she founded The Wellbeing Collective to positively impact the wellbeing of as many people in as many places as possible. She is passionate about mind health and wants to redefine what it means to live well. Her work focuses on increasing wellbeing and happiness in her clients by bringing the latest science to life and using evidence-based offerings to spark positive transformation.

Register now and grab your tickets while they last!

Are you a company or business interested in sponsoring this event? Contact admin@zero2hero.com.au for a Sponsorship Prospectus Form for details on our exciting packages.

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A PARENTING SEMINAR NOT TO BE MISSED!

Date: Thursday 7th September 2017
Time: 6:00pm – 9.00pm
Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: For a limited time, our Early Bird tickets are selling at $30 (valid until 17/8/17)

SUPPORT YOUR TEEN IN TRANSITIONING FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD… 

zero2hero have sourced some of the most knowledgeable and engaging speakers one night only. PG Recommended had been specifically designed for parents, teachers and families. You will learn from a series of knowledgable and informative speakers and have the opportunity to engage in a question and answer session with our panel of mental health experts.

zero2hero is passionate about supporting adolescents in developing their resilience and learning to love their life. During this innovative seminar you too will discover new techniques in how best to support and encourage your child as they move through a space in their life when they need it the most. Gain instructive insight and discover tips on how best to guide your teen as they navigate through the adolescent years.

Keynote Speaker Profiles:

Dr Arne Rubinstein 
Doctor, Adolescence expert and best-selling author

Former GP, part-time ER doctor author and CEO of The Making of Men. Dr Rubinstein is an intentionally recognised expert on adolescent development. An advocate for bringing out the best in all teenagers he has spent over 30 years developing camps programs and inspirational presentations focused on modern ‘Rites of Passage’ to support youths around the world in the transition to adulthood.

Amy Coombe
Inspirational speaker

Amy is a National Inspirational Speaker, Master of Ceremonies and nationally accredited Life and MBIT Coaching Practitioner. She is extremely passionate about making a difference to the lives of others, and after having worked with over 20,000 Teens, Teachers and Parents across Australia in relation to all things mental health, wellbeing & body image, Amy knows that there has never been a time when caring about mental health and wellbeing has been so important. Her sense of humour, her emotion and her honesty can’t be missed.

Annika Rose
Happiness Scientist

Annika is a Happiness Scientist and Mindfulness Teacher. After working as a health professional in the UK and Australia, she founded The Wellbeing Collective to positively impact the wellbeing of as many people in as many places as possible. Her work focuses on increasing wellbeing and happiness in her clients by bringing the latest science to life and using evidence-based offerings to spark positive transformation.

register for YOUR early bird TICKETS HERE

STUDENT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

What: Camp Hero MHL (Mental Health Leadership) is a leadership camp which hosts 40 of Western Australia’s most inspiring Year 10 to Year 12 students. The camp is facilitated by WA-based not-for-profit organisation, zero2hero.

Camp Hero equips students with the skills required to become mental health leaders and ambassadors in their community. Our team of experienced mentors and facilitators will assist students in developing their understanding of the mental health arena through a series of specialised workshops and activities. Students will be encouraged to physically challenge themselves whilst at the same time learn how to communicate more proficiently and how best to care for themselves.

Participants will be selected based on their commitment to being a leader in their community and on their passion and desire to make a difference in the area of mental health. Please note that this is not a camp for mental health treatment or therapy and students who are unsuccessful are encouraged to explore other leadership opportunities. 

Students are only eligible to attend Camp Hero MHL once.

Where: Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp

When: Monday 2nd – Friday 6th October 2017.

Transport: Bus transport will be provided to and from the camp for students. There will be one South pickup location and one North pickup location. Upon acceptance more information will be provided.  

Safety: We take student safety extremely seriously. All volunteers require current police and working with children checks. Risk and safety assessments are conducted prior to each activity. Speakers and volunteers will act in accordance with zero2hero’s code of conduct and child protection policy documents at all times and under the supervision of the zero2hero management team. There will be qualified first aid and bronze medallion volunteers on-site for the duration of the camp.

Student Applications close August 25th 2017

APPLY HERE

Aged 18 or above and keen to come on board as a Camp Mentor?

We are seeking dynamic mentors to provide support to these young leaders during their camp experience. Our mentors do not require any formal qualifications however a passion for working with young people is a necessity! Relevant knowledge in relation to mental health would also be advantageous.

Click HERE to find out more information and access our application forms.

ZERO2HERO’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

West Perth’s ‘Fridays Studio’ will be transformed into a New York-style cocktail bar for one night only. Join us for an enviable line-up of entertainment, canapes, and drinks.

Hero By Night supports zero2hero’s work in youth mental health and suicide prevention.

Date: Saturday 21st October 2017

Time: 7:00pm – Midnight

Location: Fridays Studio (13 Old Aberdeen Place, West Perth WA)

Attire: Cocktail

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE