Circuit Breaker Program

Funded by Department of Education and Training

Circuit Breaker Granville is a creative numeracy and literacy program working with young women from culturally diverse backgrounds who are identified as being 'at risk' in their transition from school to further education or employment

We aim to present learning as a fun and outgoing process to our target group as well as help provide further education  and employment options for the participants

Participant numbers are limited to 45 per year.  Two six month programs are provided to ensure all students interested have a chance to participate.

Circuit Breaker not only assists in numeracy and literacy skills but also helps participants to value oneself and promote cultural pride.  It takes a fun an creative approach to learning that allows participants to set their own goals in order to meet their own needs.  The enviroment provided for the participants is 'safe' and 'flexible' and this encourages the participants to acknowledge their skill, build their self-esteem and assertiveness, challenge new ideas and to look forward to their future learning and employment potential.

Projects and Visits undertook in 1999 include

Self Defence                        
Body Image Workshops     
                                      Self-esteem                      
Clay Workshops               
Internet Training               
Job Skills Workshop         
First Aid Workshops                                    Cultural Quilt Workshop    
    
Tutoring

Trip to Qantus

Centrelink Visit
                                        McDonalds, Auburn Visit

TAFE

IMAX Cinema

Sega World
                                        Sydney Aquarium

Balmain Court and Police Station

Dolly Magazine Visit