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What to expect
Advantaged Thinking is a way of working that involves mobilizing the entire community to redirect attention from the perceived negatives or deficits of young people, to their strengths, talents, skills and potential.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) Youth Team work with young people across a range of different education, employment and training programs which recognise and nurture young people’s talents and capabilities to enable them to thrive. The Practice Team work specifically with teams both internally and externally to support staff with Advantaged Thinking practice approach.
In this workshop, you'll learn more about the Advantaged Thinking approach, the 7 tests of Advantaged thinking and the 5 Key Practice Areas of Advantaged Thinking.
Who is presenting
Presented by BSL Practice Team’s Mark Cox, Laura McKenna and Youth Advisor Sam Jelley
Who should attend
This workshop is aimed at youth workers and those who work with young people in a relational way and where the young person is their priority. Whilst this practice approach is applicable to working with all young people, the BSL have specific experience and examples from working with young people who have experienced disadvantage.
Commitment to Child Safety
YACVic is a child safe organisation. By attending these events, you agree to join us in our commitment to child safety.
Accessibility & Inclusion
At YACVic, we take access and inclusion seriously. We are committed to making every event as accessible and inclusive as possible for all members of our community. If you have a specific access request, would like further information or want to provide any suggestions, we would love to hear from you - please contact Finnley Stirling at FStirling@yacvic.org.au.
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