RALLYING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT TEENS!
[ONLINE EVENT FOR MENTORS, COACHES, EDUCATORS + PARENTS]
4 – 6 JULY 2022 – YOU JUST MISSED US. BUT…..
BE INSPIRED
Let’s unite to amplify and support young people in our communities and around the world. Learn how to equip young people to deal with crisis, listen to lived experience from young people, get insight on how to grow and scale a youth business, hear what it’s like to run youth camps, learn how to host trust circles and more!
NETWORK + CONNECT
Plenty of opportunities to connect live with each other, share your insights and wisdom and be in conversation with the presenters.
LIVE + FLEXIBLE FORMAT
Attend all sessions live or select one or two that interest you – it’s up to you! Recordings will be made available to all ticket holders and folks who purchase the replay.
THE LIVE CONFERENCE HAS JUST WRAPPED UP.
GET THE REPLAY OF ALL SESSIONS FOR JUST AUD$125:
FEEDBACK:
“The conference inspired me! This works is so important and we’re all in it together.”
“The conference reassured me that I am at the right place. My dream is more and more possible…”
“Wow, what an incredible conference! The variety of speakers, from all over the world, were amazing. I feel inspired and motivated to keep moving towards my goals as a youth mentor. Thank you, I feel so lucky to be part of this community!”
“I really believe that good people are drawn to this work, and as a result, when we gather anywhere (in person or online) the energy is beautiful. Thank you for drawing us all together.”
“I really enjoyed all the sessions and learnt so much and it reassured other things that I’d been planning!”
SPEAKERS:
NICOLA HAGGETT
Body Trust Coach
UNITED KINGDOM
Dismantling the ladder of body hierarchies – moving beyond body positivity and body confidence.
KIM SMITH
Founding Director, Standing Strong International
AUSTRALIA
Scaling a youth-focussed business – what to consider.
JANAIHA BENNETT
Executive Director, Youth Leadership Foundation
USA
The role of mentoring in reclaiming individuality.
RASHMI BALAKRISHNAN
Youth Mentor
INDIA
Hosting trust circles (in person and online) with teens.
SHARYN HOLMES
Inclusion Coach
AUSTRALIA
Being an inclusive youth mentor (2hr bonus session)
AMY KATE ISAACS
Developmental Psychologist
AUSTRALIA
Promoting teens’ agency in crisis and beyond.
LOUISE O'REILLY
Cultural Inclusion Coach + Former Youth Worker
AUSTRALIA
Youth work and mentorship from an Aboriginal perspective.
BEC COLDICUTT
Founder, Rebel Starseeds
NEW ZEALAND
Mentoring teens one-on-one.
TANYA MEESSMANN
Founder of Girl Shaped Flames and Uniq You
AUSTRALIA
Camp Courage – a case study.
ADEFOLASHADE FADEYI
Founder Brighter Girls
NIGERIA
Panel member.
MADHUMALIKA BHARANI
Youth Mentor + Student
INDIA
Panel member.
ARUNA PANT
International development expert and youth mentor
NEPAL
Panel member.
PAIGE TAN
Teacher & Teacher Wellbeing Coach
AUSTRALIA
Panel member.
TEENS!
A small group of our Online Academy members AUSTRALIA
What teens need right now Q+A
AMANDA ROOTSEY
Founder, Shine From Within
AUSTRALIA
Your Conference Host!
+ some bonus recorded sessions!
Download the full conference program here.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
YOUTH MENTORS
Youth mentors and coaches who work with teens/tweens and want to upskill, understand what’s going on for teens right now around the world, network and share their insights. Perfect for anyone who would also like to become a youth mentor.
EDUCATORS
Teachers, administrative and support staff in schools, especially those with a focus on student wellbeing and pastoral care. You might also be interested in exploring career options outside of the education system. A PD certificate will be provided on request.
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Counsellors and therapists who are working with young people, are interested in some of these topics and are wanting to share their thoughts and ideas on how we can support them further.
PARENTS & CARERS
Parents and carers of teens/tweens who want to learn how to best support their children right now and perhaps even want to get something happening for the youth in their community too.
GET THE REPLAY OF ALL SESSIONS FOR JUST AUD$125:
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
When you purchase the replay of this 2.5 day virtual conference, you’ll receive a welcome email with login details to our participant portal. In there you’ll find a page with all of the recordings of each session to make your way through at your leisure! They are video sessions and captions are provided. These sessions truly did inspire, motivate, resonate, connect and educate on all things youth-related.
Download the conference program here (subject to change slightly).
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
NETWORKING + Q&A's
RECORDINGS + BONUS CONTENT
PD CERTIFICATE ON REQUEST
JOIN FROM ANYWHERE!
PRESENTED BY:
The Youth Mentor Conference is curated and hosted by Shine From Within. Founded in 2012 on Gubbi Gubbi Country (Sunshine Coast) QLD Australia, Shine From Within is now a global leader in supporting the people who support youth and are on a mission to ensure every young person has a mentor.
Their award-winning Youth Mentor Training has trained mentors in over 20 countries, seeing women, men and non-binary folks building community programs, thriving businesses, successful school workshops and curriculums, holiday camps and one-on-one mentoring services for the youth in their communities. We believe wholeheartedly that there can never be too many people dedicated to supporting the next generation – let’s do it together!
This is our inaugural conference and we cannot wait to connect with you, share ideas and rally together to support the next generation.
GET ALL OF THE RECORDINGS FOR JUST AUD$125:
The Youth Mentor Conference is powered by Shine From Within, supporting teens and the adults around them since 2012. Shine From Within, and this conference, will be hosted (virtually) from the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
Shine from Within welcomes students of all social, cultural, community and family backgrounds, and of all identities, and all abilities. Shine from Within is LGBTQIA+ friendly. Read our complete commitment to our social and environmental impact here.