Messengers
Messengers is an arts-based youth support program for vulnerable young people and their families operating across the A.C.T. Messengers offers weekly group programs in which participants develop a range of skills across artistic mediums including visual, performing and other creative arts. The program is aimed at young people who are experiencing mild-moderate mental health issues. Messengers programs are specifically designed to improve social and psychological wellbeing via targeted participation in the arts.
Parenting Help Seminar
Thursday, 6 and 13 May, 5.30 – 7.30pmA free seminar on adolescent development in a mental health context. Facilitated by Gretel Burgess (Master of Social Work) and Sarah O’Sullivan (Bachelor of Social Work).
Messengers School Holiday Program
During school holidaysMessengers offers a range of arts-based holiday programs for different age groups throughout the year.
Sketchy Southside @ Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Wednesdays, 1.00 – 3.00pmFacilitated by visual artist, Sui Jackson, this class encourages young people to explore identity and develop artistic skills in ceramics, drawing, printmaking and more.
Pop In Pop Art @ Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Tuesdays 3.30 – 5.00pmAimed at young people aged 9 – 14 who are experiencing early signs of mental health or other issues. Facilitated by visual artist, Lily Platts, this visual arts class will encourage young people to express themselves via a range of practices
Art lab @ Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Thursdays, 9.00 – 11.00amFacilitated by artist, Blaide Lallemand, this class encourages young people to explore identity through a broad suite of arts projects including photography, textiles and painting.
SCULPTING BELCO @ Belconnen Arts Centre
Thursdays, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pmFacilitated by visual artist, Sui Jackson, this class encourages young people to express themselves via sculpture, textiles, graffiti and printmaking.
TWISTED TALES @ Lanyon Youth Centre
Fridays, 9.30am – 11.00amFacilitated by visual artist, Sui Jackson, this class encourages young people to express themselves via sculpture, textiles, graffiti and printmaking.
So Theatrical @ Margaret Hendry School
Tuesdays, 9.30 – 11.30amThis performing arts class, facilitated by Christopher Samuel Carroll, is aimed at young people aged 12 – 25 in the Gungahlin region who are at risk of disengaging from school due to mental health or other issues.
Escape Artists @ Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Wednesdays, 9.00 am – 11.00 amEscape artists is a non-clinical visual arts pilot program designed for teenagers (12 – 16) who are experiencing social anxiety. The aim of the program is to support young people to develop confidence and social skills.
The Messengers Program is proudly supported by the ACT Government.
