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A training and development program for young people.


About the program

Positive Change Makers (PCM) uses experiential strengths-based learning to develop the next generation of socially aware young leaders.

The PCM training modules are designed to help young people gain the valuable skills they need to become Positive Change-Makers. Delivered by experienced facilitators, the modules offer a range of engaging and practical activities to build the capacity of our future leaders and explore concepts of values-based leadership, team building, active citizenship, culture and allyship.

To further embed CMY’s youth leadership practice, each session will be co-delivered by a young person as part of a volunteering opportunity through CMY’s Youth Leadership Team. Our volunteer youth facilitators bring an element of lived experience to the topics discussed and enable meaningful engagement with the content as well as a professional development opportunity for the young people.

Positive Change Makers is supported by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Equity and Youth Branch. Thanks to this funding we are able to deliver a number of PCM sessions to newly-arrived migrant and refugee young people at no cost. Please get in touch with our staff to find out more.

Training modules

The PCM modules are broken down into 90 minute, 3 hours or full day training sessions. We have a suite of 17 modules currently offered. To find out more about these modules please have a look through the PCM Overview.

90 mins (online and in person)

Introduction to Leadership

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define leadership and what it means to make positive change
  • Differentiate between the Zones of Learning and recognise the feelings associated with stepping in and out of their comfort zone
  • Identify and reflect on an opportunity where they can practice making positive change in their own lives

Introduction to Cultural Awareness

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Describe the elements of culture and distinguish between the parts that are visible and invisible
  • Identify and reflect on the cultural elements that form their own personal identity
  • Recognise and celebrate the different cultural identities of those around them

Introduction to Allyship

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define allyship and explain why it is needed
  • Recognise key actions of being an ally
  • Practice safe and responsible allyship

Introduction to Active Citizenship

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define active citizenship in the context of leadership and explain why it is important
  • Analyse the consequences of not having diversity in public forums
  • Differentiate between formal and informal types of active citizenship

3 hours (in person with online in development)

Values-Based Leadership

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define leadership and what it means to make positive change
  • Name their personal values and describe how these values influence their actions
  • Practice self-reflection

Building Team Culture

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Identify their strengths and values
  • Actively reflect on the strengths and values of others
  • Understand how to keep those values front of mind whilst achieving a collective purpose

Building Team Trust

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Describe why trust is an important part of teamwork
  • Demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively and supportively in a team
  • Identify strengths in themselves and others

Public Speaking

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Describe why public speaking is an important part of leadership
  • Identify key presentation and communication techniques that support effective public speaking
  • Build confidence in public speaking

Introduction to Project Management

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose of project management
  • Describe the 5 stages of project management and the key elements of each

Community-Based Active Citizenship

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define the concepts of leadership and active citizenship
  • Explore key elements of communities and identify gaps/issues
  • Demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively and supportively in a group

Civic Leadership

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define civic leadership and active citizenship
  • Identify formal ways people can be active citizens
  • Recognise the importance of having your voice heard

Cultural Awareness

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define culture, describe its elements and distinguish between the parts that are visible and invisible
  • Recognise and describe common experiences of minority groups that reinforce feelings of
    ‘otherness’
  • Acknowledge the diverse perspectives and experiences of others

Anti-Racism and Allyship

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Recognise and identify group patterns and social identity theory
  • Define implicit bias and privilege
  • Define allyship and explain why it is needed

Full day (in person)

Youth Facilitation

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Recognise and respond to changing group dynamics
  • Apply a range of skills and strategies to facilitate group conversation and outcomes
  • Build confidence in facilitation

Youth-Led Project Kickstarter

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Describe the 5 stages of project management and the key elements of each
  • Analyse a community issue and design a project to support it
  • Apply strategies to develop a clear plan and timeline to deliver a youth-led project
  • Demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively and supportively in a group

Being a Positive Change Maker

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define leadership, active citizenship and what it means to make positive change
  • Name their personal values and describe how these values influence their actions
  • Explore key elements of communities and identify gaps/issues
  • Demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively and supportively in a group

Anti-Racism & Allyship

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Define culture, describe its elements and distinguish between the parts that are visible and invisible
  • Recognise and identify group patterns and social identity theory
  • Define implicit bias and privilege
  • Define allyship and explain why it is needed

Team Building

By participating in this workshop, young people will be able to:

  • Describe why trust is an important part of teamwork
  • Identify strengths in themselves and others
  • Explain how team culture is formed through the interrelationship between values and behaviours
  • Identify shared team values and justify why they are important
  • Demonstrate commitment to upholding team culture
  • Demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively and supportively in a team

Pricing Structure

The 90 minute and 3 hour sessions require a minimum of 10 people, maximum of 30. The Full day session requires a minimum 10 people, maximum of 60.

Community

  • 90 minutes – $165
  • 3 hours – $275
  • Full day (6 hours) – $495

Not for Profit

  • 90 minutes – $450
  • 3 hours – $585
  • Full day (6 hours) – $850

Schools

  • 90 minutes – $650
  • 3 hours – $850
  • Full day (6 hours) – $1,245

Government/ Corporate

  • 90 minutes – $850
  • 3 hours – $1,110
  • Full day (6 hours) – $1,640

Contact Us

BOOK A PCM SESSION HERE

If you would like to know more, please contact:

Frances Masi | Project Officer
E | fmasi@cmy.net.au 
M | 0459 252 726