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.
Training modules
The PCM modules are broken down into 90 minute, 3 hours or full day training sessions. You can choose one of the modules below. To find out more about these modules please have a look through the PCM Overview.
90 mins (online and in person)
Choose ONE of the modules below:
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)
Choose ONE of the modules below:
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)
Choose ONE of the modules below:
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
If you would like to know more, please contact:
Frances Masi | Project Officer
E | fmasi@cmy.net.au
M | 0459 252 726