Sense Life Skills Program
We know that establishing life skills early helps with future growth. We're here to help.
Learn More About Our Sense Life Skills Program
Ensuring young adults learn key life skills is vital for their growth into adulthood, and the St Vincent de Paul Society QLD is passionate about making this learning engaging and memorable.
Vinnies Youth Sense Life Skills is one of our youth programs run by volunteers that connects young people aged 13 to 18 years with positive role models. Sense days provide a great opportunity for young people who need support to connect with others, improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create strong friendships.
Our Sense Life Skills Program aims to give secondary school-aged children practical, social, and emotional life skills by providing:
- a sense of belonging,
- social connection and friendships,
- positive role models to support and guide them, and
- guidance in goal setting and making decisions.
Our Sense Life Skills days are held once a month and include a range of activities and excursions.
Are You Eligible?
Our Sense Life Skills Program is available all year round across Queensland.
Young people being referred to this program must:
- be aged between 13 and 18 years, and
- be available to meet with our Vinnies Youth team to discuss what they hope to get out of the program.
How To Apply
If you are an adult looking to refer an eligible young person to the Vinnies Youth Sense Life Skills Program, please complete the referral form and send it to youth@svdpqld.org.au.
Looking To Volunteer?
If you are interested in volunteering, please send us an email to youth@svdpqld.org.au or complete our online enquiry form.
To volunteer, you must be 16 years or older and be available to attend the Sense Life Skills Program once a month. You will also need to complete our mandatory volunteer training, undergo a police check, and have a Blue Card if you are over the age of 18.
“The Sense Life Skills Program is made up of some of the most compassionate and committed volunteers and staff, and I feel incredible privileged to be a part of the Sense team.”
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