Building mental and physical fitness is the focus of a new pilot program the City has launched with a group of disengaged young people from local charity, Youth Futures, Anchor Point program in Bayswater.
The Anchor Point program offers disengaged young people aged 15-19 years an alternative to traditional high school.
Across nine weeks, 13 participants will take part in nine supported gym sessions at The RISE, two mental health workshops with HelpingMinds and a nutrition workshop on healthy eating.
City of Bayswater Mayor Dan Bull said the free pilot program was a great opportunity for young people to develop skills that will enhance their physical and mental health.
"The City is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential," he said.
"The program will support students in overcoming barriers they face in managing their health and wellbeing. It aims to build mental resilience and equip young people with the skills to manage stress, whilst increasing social connection and keeping active.
"We're pleased to be working together with Youth Futures on this new initiative, who support young people throughout Perth's northern suburbs to reduce youth homelessness and offer a range of youth support services including alternative education."
"The program aligns with the City's Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2019-2024 vision for a healthier Bayswater. It's one of many programs coordinated by the City to help improve mental health and increase physical activity in our community. It also complements objectives set out in the City's Youth Action Plan, The Platform, including the provision of opportunities for young people to participate in activities that enhance mental and physical health.
"We are thrilled to run the program at one of our fantastic community facilities, The RISE, where we are running supervised weekly gym workouts for the participants, led by our qualified instructors."
The program will run until 22 September 2021.