Aims

The key aims that inform our programs for young people are linked to a belief that good quality recreational and educational program provide positive developmental benefits to young people, their families and the community.

1. Support - through the quality of the relationships built between young people, staff and volunteers which create connections and build belonging and to respond effectively, practically and creatively to young people’s needs
2. Empowerment - through provision of youth centred program and development of citizenship projects as part of our curriculum which help young people take control of their lives in their community
3. Safety - to provide contexts and community space where young people can feel safe and be encouraged to explore their potential
4. Boundaries and Expectations - through the provision of high quality staff and volunteers with a passion for positive outcomes for young people
5. Social Competencies - through the provision of opportunity for young people to socialise within their community, get together and let off steam
6. Constructive Use of Time - through the provision of high quality recreational activity
7. Commitment to Learning - through the provision of homework support, tutoring and the development of cognitive skills and ability to solve problems through our recreational program
8. Positive Values - motivated by our Christian faith, we provide a strong value base through beliefs about caring, equality, social justice, integrity, honesty, responsibility and a healthy lifestyle
9. Positive Identity - by allowing young people to find out about themselves, their abilities and interests
10. Health - through the provision of physical activity and healthy food and supportive mentoring

We also believe that as a joint church initiative working in the community that an important role of Kombiz is also to help the Christian communities in the local area understand their Gospel calling to locate themselves among struggling young people and to establish partnerships of care and advocacy with local agencies, particularly the local council and school communities.

(The key aims are based on The Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets that are proved to protect young people from many different problem behaviours and promote positive attitudes and behaviours)