Building a Community to Support Our Youth
KidzFlip is a Not-For-Profit organisation that was formed in 2016, to help and support young people within the community to navigate issues affecting them.
KidzFlip allows local people from all walks of life to support local kids. We provide opportunities for involvement in projects and challenges that give them a chance to be heard, to make a difference, have fun and to celebrate their achievements. Ultimately the programs offer an opportunity for growth and build their ability to educate and make better decisions for themselves.
What the Kids say …..:
“Everyone is passionate, willing to help anyone out, and caring”.
Female 17yrs
Our Community
Kidzflip is above all else a community. It is made up of a group of local young people who are supported by an amazing volunteer committee of local citizens, parents, medical professionals, youth workers, Lions International members and serving Police Officers.
The committee has one common goal – to assist the youth and their families within the Macedon Ranges. Through participation in projects that promote health, fun, motivation and culture, young people build confidence, identity and autonomy.
What the Kids Say ….
“It’s like family type thing. It’s like such a nice group of people”.
Male 16 years
“I think KidzFlip is amazing because it’s like a safe haven for those who want and need it. It’s like a reassurance for me and people around me that I know and love because they know there is always somewhere to go if anything is ever wrong. KidzFlip isn’t just a one man thing, they get everyone involved and I now know some great people from it”.
Female 16yrs
Mentoring
Within our volunteer community, we have a diverse range of mentors that offer support to our young people. We are able to connect our youth to their community by sharing knowledge and life experience in a positive and supportive relationship. Our youth are encouraged to reach out and utilise the experience surrounding them to help build confidence and become active community members and in doing so, reaching their full potential.
What the Kids Say …..
“KidzFlip means a lot to me I can always text one of the KidzFlip helpers like Azza, and the rest and they’re always gonna go the extra mile to help me out. Not just me, every kid in the Macedon Ranges, so I love the idea of KidzFlip and everything they do”.
Male 15yrs
Breakthrough Challenge
The Breakthrough Challenge is our major project and works towards building good mental health in young people while learning to work in a team environment. Through exercise, dietary education and commitment, we endeavour to provide the intervention and skill set that we know helps to produce better mental health outcomes within our young people.
What the Kids Say….
“Kidzflip’s recent participation in the Maryborough 24hr Energy Breakthrough Event saw a group of young people develop into a family of friends. In this family, we have encouraged each other to grow into better people and to develop as leaders in our community.”
Male 17 years
Other Programs
Our success relies on being fluid in our ideas and programs. Not all young people are the same and so programs and opportunities need to satisfy the needs of the current youth who come through KidzFlip. As such, we are always trying to think outside the box and provide the support our youth need to become the capable and brilliant young people that they are!
PROGRAMS
What the Kids Say …..
“Kidzflip means a lot to me because it gives us older people a chance to reach out into the community and help younger people. Going on that camp as a mentor opened up a whole new field for me. I had to learn skills to help kids and learn to adapt to their personalities. All around it’s a great program for our community and gives people a chance to reach out to others”.
Male 15 years