Learn more about GenNow

Hub Hangs- develop social confidence with Art/Craft activities, cooking, gamesWho we are:

A small team of passionate support workers with backgrounds in allied health, education, disability and employment sectors on the Gold Coast.

We specialise in working with youth and young adults living with psychosocial, mental health and neuro-developmental disorders.

We provide both individual and group based support. Our individual mentoring focuses on social and emotional capacity building using various tools and programs to assist young people in building capacity to reach their goals. Participants may also choose to engage with our mentors for less formal support such as access to community, social and recreational activities. Our group based supports range from targeted social, emotional, life and living skill development through to inclusive social hangout groups.

We also provide bespoke supports and programs focusing on early intervention strategies, social and emotional skill development and ongoing supports for young people and families. Our aim is to support positive engagement or re-engagement with family, friends, communities, schools and employment aligned with a participant’s goals.

What services do we provide?

Mentoring

Our mentors provide positive guidance and support to young people facing challenges in their lives. Our unique approach empowers young people to achieve positive outcomes and work towards the life they want to live. We specialise in working with at-risk youth and young people living with a disability or mental illness.

Social and Community Participation

We value the importance of community and connection. Whether it’s socialising with friends, participating in your favourite hobby or sport, getting out and about, volunteering or learning something new, we support you to engage with activities that are meaningful to you.

Group programs

Our fun and inclusive programs for young people promote social interaction and skill development. Our programs can be tailored for small or large groups and can include life and living skills, art, drama, digital literacy, tech-free gaming, recreation activities, eco and adventure-based activities.

Connect and Thrive! Programs (SEL)

Our Connect and Thrive Programs are targeted social and emotional learning (SEL) for young people. SEL empowers young people with the tools to be happy in themselves, relate well to others, create positive relationships and feel in control of their lives. Our Connect and Thrive! programs provide opportunities to develop and practice new skills in self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making in a safe and inclusive environment.

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

Are you a school leaver or about to finish school? Unsure what’s next? School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) is a personalised approach to help you develop the capability and confidence to transition from school into employment. We focus on your interests, abilities and goals to plan a pathway to inclusive employment with a strong focus on capacity building and “test and try” experiences.



2022 - Group Programs

GenNow’s social groups and capacity building programs assist young people living with a disability to build capacity to engage in experiences and opportunities that increase their purpose, connection and fulfilment in life.

Group programs include:

The Hangout Space

The Hangout Space is a safe and inclusive social space for youth and young adults to hang out, make new friends and engage in fun and inclusive activities. It is a space to de

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