Youth Development Programs

Confidence to be yourself.
Connection that feels healthy.
Direction that is yours.

Level Up programs support secondary and tertiary students to build the social, emotional and critical-thinking skills they need to navigate education, strengthen relationships and approach what comes next with confidence.

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Why we exist

Being human is not always easy.

Adolescence brings identity development, changing friendships, academic pressure, stronger emotions and increasingly independent decisions.

Level Up uses a small-group format to facilitate highly interactive capacity-building activities that build self-awareness, strengthen social and emotional skills, and tackle age-appropriate problems in a safe and supportive environment.

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Core programs

Developmentally matched learning for the challenges students face now—and the growing independence ahead.

YEAR 10 · 8 × 60 MINUTES · 8–16 STUDENTS

Building Confidence, Connection & Direction

A supplementary wellbeing program for students who are not in crisis but would benefit from focused social, emotional and relational skill development.

Students leave with stronger self-awareness, practical regulation tools, relational confidence and agency.

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01Safety and belonging
02Brain hacks for managing emotions
03Using your inner compass
04Understanding others
05Connection without compromise
06Making good decisions
07Coping with pressure and setbacks
08Your future, your way

YEARS 11–12 · 8 × 60 MINUTES · 12–16 STUDENTS

Get Ready for What’s Next

A dynamic, team-based learning program where students work collaboratively, navigating real-life issues while applying social and emotional skills.

Students leave with the confidence to face life’s uncertainties while developing self and social intelligence.

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01Know what you stand for
02Leverage your strengths
03Make informed decisions
04Respond under pressure
05Build relationships that work
06Understand people and context
07Build resilience through uncertainty
08Make your next move

What the evidence says

Built on evidence. Designed for experience.

Level Up brings together social and emotional learning, adolescent development and experiential learning. Students do more than hear about skills—they test ideas, solve realistic problems, reflect and apply what they learn.

Social and emotional learning

The CASEL framework develops self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. Well-designed SEL programs can strengthen student skills, behaviour and academic outcomes.

CASEL; Durlak et al., 2011

Autonomy and purposeful action

Values, strengths, choice and purposeful action support the growing need for autonomy and future-focused decision-making during adolescence.

Ryan & Deci, 2020; Steinberg, 2014

Emotional flexibility

Emotional regulation and psychological flexibility help students respond constructively to strong emotions, uncertainty and setbacks while staying connected to their values.

Gross, 2015; Kashdan & Rottenberg, 2010

Experiential learning

Learning becomes more meaningful when students actively work through realistic challenges, reflect on their experience and practise applying new skills.

Kolb, 1984; Savery, 2006

Our point of difference

Learning by doing.

Level Up gives students a safe place to test ideas, consider different perspectives, practise responding and discover what works for them.

Small enough to matter

Groups of 8–16 create room for every student to participate, practise and be known.

Learning that gets used

Students apply psychological and interpersonal tools to situations that feel real—not abstract.

Safe by design

Trauma-aware facilitation, hypothetical scenarios and clear safeguards support agency and autonomy.

Facilitated, not downloaded

An experienced external facilitator brings the content to life and works alongside a school-based educator.

Facilitated by

Dr Genevieve O’Reilly

Youth Development Specialist · Facilitator · Counsellor

Genevieve brings extensive experience across secondary and tertiary education, mental health, leadership development and group facilitation. She combines practical strategies with insights from psychology and human behaviour to help young people strengthen relationships, navigate challenges and build a purposeful future.

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Bring Level Up to your school.

Tell us a little about your students, your school and what you are hoping to achieve. We will be in touch to discuss the best program and delivery approach for your context.

Confidence to be yourself.Connection that feels healthy.Direction that is yours.