CREATIVE SPRING

PROGRAMS

Teaching fundamental life skills through activity based learning

DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT

16-25 years

The Dynamic Development Program (DDP) at Creative Spring is our most extensive and life-changing initiative, meticulously designed to foster personal understanding, development, and growth in preparation for independent adult living. Targeted towards individuals aged 16-25, the program is the brainchild of Creative Spring's founder and features 9 interactive sessions encompassing 36 educational workshops.

Comprehensive Skill Development: The DDP covers essential life skills, equipping participants with the tools necessary for future success. The curriculum includes:

- Identity & Connection

- Personal Development

- Employment Preparation

- Health & Wellbeing

- Lifestyle Options

- Daily Living Skills

- Financial Freedom

- Social Development

- Rights & Communication

Interactive Learning: Each session involves engaging activities, games, fitness routines, and self-reflection exercises to ensure a holistic learning experience.

Personalised Progress Tracking: Participants receive a Creative Spring Dynamic Development Program notebook to document their journey. Daily reviews and session debriefs provide detailed progress reports, allowing for individualized growth tracking.

Community Engagement: The program facilitates meaningful connections within the community, linking participants with local organizations and initiatives to broaden their support network.

MORE THAN MOVEMENT

5-13 years

The More Than Movement (MTM) Program at Creative Spring is designed for children aged 5-13 years. This collection of age-relevant programs uses physical and educational workshops alongside mindful and connective yoga teachings to address daily challenges young people face. It provides a safe and controlled environment where children can learn, grow, and prosper.

Age-Appropriate Programs: MTM offers 6 unique programs, each tailored to specific age groups from Year 1 to Year 6. These programs include 30 different workshops and activities designed to nurture well-being and support personal development.

Holistic Development: The MTM program aligns with the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC) Well-being Framework for Schools, focusing on cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Key components include:
Boosting Self-Confidence: Helps children build resilience, understand emotions, and communicate effectively.
Empowering Individuality: Nurtures unique qualities, encourages positivity, and connects to inner emotional strength.
Interactive Learning: Engaging activities designed to enhance self-esteem, self-awareness, and assertiveness.

Expert Guidance: Qualified yoga instructors and educators guide participants through age-specific workshops, fostering a positive learning environment.

Program Structure

Year 1: Learn to play, learn to share, learn to lose, learn to listen
Year 2: Boundaries, restlessness, just be, bullies, differences.
Year 3: Feelings, kindness, challenges, health, creativity.
Year 4: Rituals, visualisation, team work, problem solving, compassion.
Year 5: Settings, leadership, health alternatives, self-awareness, assertiveness.
Year 6: Resilience, self-esteem, confidence, communication, online safety.

In addition to the MTM programs, participating teachers will receive our expertly designed ‘Creative Flow’ guide. This ten-minute physical and mental preparation session for educators and students promotes a calm, creative, and engaging classroom environment for optimal learning.

EDG SQUAD

All Age Groups

The Empowerment Development Guidance (EDG) Squad is an activity-based development program designed to provide support and guidance to vulnerable young people. Established with inspiration from The Edge Squad, the program aims to cultivate team spirit, camaraderie, and essential life skills through structured physical training, team-building activities, and personalised mentoring.

Holistic Development: The EDG program focuses on fostering emotional understanding, building trust, making new friends, and developing a strong sense of community. Participants engage in activities that help them understand emotions, build resilience, and develop communication skills.
Skill Building: Through weekly training plans, accountability boards, and specialised EDG training packs, participants develop unique skills and disciplines essential for navigating life's challenges.
Mentoring Component: A crucial part of the program is the one-on-one mentoring sessions with each student. This begins with a comprehensive questionnaire, followed by art activities designed to build connections and delve into the root causes of behavior issues. This personalised approach helps address individual needs and fosters deeper understanding and growth.
Competitive Spirit: The program culminates in an end-of-term EDG tournament, where participants compete against other regions in various sports. This competition provides an opportunity to showcase their skills and celebrate their achievements with awards and a special presentation night featuring guest speakers.
Community Engagement: The EDG Squad emphasises teamwork and community connection, offering participants a sense of belonging and a platform to build lifelong support systems.

CREATIVE FLOW

(Out of School Hours)

Our Creative Flow Program emphasises holistic development for both staff and students, ensuring that staff well-being directly benefits student outcomes.

Supporting Staff:

• Self-Check Ins and Team Briefings: Staff start their day with self-check-ins and team briefings to address their own well-being and discuss student concerns, ensuring they are mentally and emotionally prepared.

• Encouraging Self-Care: Emphasis on self-care helps prevent burnout, enabling staff to maintain their well-being and effectiveness.

• Reflective Team Debriefs: End-of-day debriefs allow staff to share feedback, learn from experiences, and identify areas for improvement.

Benefits for Students:

• Strong Connections: Well-supported staff are better equipped to build strong, empathetic connections with students.

• Early Identification and Response: Proactive and prepared staff can identify and address student needs more effectively.

• Safe, Supportive Environment: Healthy and well-prepared staff create a nurturing environment that promotes student growth and development.

• Consistent Positive Engagement: Encouraged and supported staff can maintain consistent positive engagement with students, fostering a stable and supportive learning atmosphere.

Additionally, the Creative Flow Program includes:

• Regular Well-Being Check-Ins: Ensuring both staff and students are supported in their mental and physical health.

• Accountability Board: Promoting positive values and behaviors.

• Structured Athletic Program: Diverse activities to engage and develop students holistically.

At Creative Spring, we are committed to providing the tools and support young people need to thrive. Our programs are designed to foster a nurturing and empowering environment for all participants by ensuring our staff are well-supported and prepared to deliver the best care and guidance.

SOCIAL SERVICES

1. Mentoring Services

Our Mentoring Services offer complete flexibility, tailored to address the specific needs, challenges, and personal goals of each young person.

• Personalised Support: Tailored mentoring packages to address individual needs.

• Development Programs: Comprehensive programs focusing on future health, personal development, and overall well-being.

• Community Connections: Initiatives designed to foster a sense of community and belonging among youth.

• Activity-Based and Goal-Focused: Each mentoring session is goal-focused with an activity-based approach to achieving positive outcomes.

• Matching and Referrals: We match each young person with the most appropriate mentor and provide referrals to reputable community organizations.

• Comprehensive Reporting: Strength-based reports after each session and quarterly progress reports showing growth and progression towards individual goals.

2. Transport Services

• Safe and Reliable Transportation: Ensuring all young people are safely transported to and from their destinations.

• Detailed Reporting: Transport reports include essential information such as mood and behavior, interactions, and any issues or areas of concern.

• Safe Practices: All car equipment and surfaces are sanitized before and after transport to ensure safety and hygiene.

3. Supervision Services

• Supervised Contact Sessions: Structured sessions with detailed reports, ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved.

• Activity-Based Supervision: Both indoor and outdoor activities to encourage social interaction and positive communication.

• Promoting Child Safety: Our goal is to promote child safety while providing positive experiences for both parents/guardians and children. Each session is personalized to facilitate a happy, enjoyable, and relaxed environment, focusing on restoring and improving relationships and ultimately the reunification of the family.

Creative Spring Community provides life skills, development workshops, and services designed to improve individualized care for young people in transitional phases. Our goal is to equip youth with the tools needed to build strong foundations for future success, happiness, and well-being.

Creative Spring mentors are expertly trained with a wealth of experience in all aspects of youth welfare and personal development. Weekly team meetings ensure consistency with service delivery and a cohesive strategy to support our young people. Additionally, monthly meetings with the participant’s care team are held to review progress and adjust goals as necessary.

PREPARED ATHLETES

The Prepared Athletes Program at Creative Spring is a definitive guide and development program for those looking to pursue a career as a professional athlete. This program imparts wisdom and unmatched experiences from elite athletes, offering proficient knowledge about navigating the professional sports industry and establishing a successful career.

Personal Brand and Image Building: Learn how to build a strong personal brand and maintain an engaging image.
Professional Relationships: Establish and nurture professional relationships and secure opportunities through networking and sponsorship.
Community Engagement: Engage effectively with the community and understand the challenges, positives, and negatives of social media.
Peak Performance: Maintain peak performance, health, and fitness levels.
Career Possibilities: Explore career possibilities post-retirement and make sensible financial decisions and investments.

Creative Spring founder Gregory Waddell, with his wealth of knowledge and experience, has designed this program to equip young athletes with the tools needed to achieve and sustain a successful career in sports. His goal is to impart the knowledge and guidance he once needed to the next generation of athletes.

CREATIVE WELLNESS

Our Creative Wellness workshops are designed with flexibility in mind, catering to both individuals and small groups who aim to improve their training and athletic skills or simply unwind and focus on their health, mindfulness, and overall well-being. While available to all, this program particularly targets corporate stakeholders and staff, helping them recharge and foster a healthier, more productive work environment.

Our sessions integrate yoga practices, strength exercises, and meditation suitable for all fitness levels. Our experienced instructors are passionate about helping individuals incorporate yoga, meditation, and mindfulness into their lives, fostering a more connected and meaningful way of living.

Program Benefits:

• Build core strength and stability

• Improve heart health

• Strengthen immunity

• Enhance circulation

• Regulate the flow of energy

• Increase range of movement and flexibility

• Boost happiness and radiate positivity

• Improve mental clarity, reduce stress, and maximise productivity

• Benefit from the expertise of our professional, approachable, and highly knowledgeable Creative Spring yogis and personal trainers

• Ideal for busy young adults and professionals with limited time

Put your mind, body, and health first with Creative Spring’s Wellbeing and PT services. Through physical activity, combining yoga practices, strength exercises, and meditation for all fitness levels, our Creative Wellness sessions aim to improve mental clarity, reduce stress, maximise productivity, boost happiness, and enhance performance. This efficient format is practical, achievable, and effective even for the busiest individuals.

STOP DROP ACTION

The #STOPDROPACTION (SDA) movement is at the heart of Creative Spring, representing positive change within ourselves and our community. We aim to promote a healthy and positive attitude towards life’s challenges with a focus on mental and physical well-being.

• Work Experience for Youth: The SDA movement provides young people with valuable work experience opportunities. By assisting with our programs, volunteers can develop essential life skills such as communication, customer service, administration, time management, organizational skills, teamwork, adaptability, and responsibility. This support helps them gain a foothold in the job market and prepare for future employment.

• Community Engagement: The Creative Spring Community hosts regular community events and fundraisers to foster a supportive network and raise awareness of the SDA movement. These events bring people together to promote positivity and community participation. All revenue generated from these events is reinvested back into the community, ensuring continuous support and development.

Creative Spring was founded to educate and support today’s youth, providing them with a loving, safe, and supportive community. The Stop Drop Action movement embodies this commitment by creating a socially connected environment where individuals can thrive.