Programs

Satellite’s programs are for children and young people ages 8-25 years, who have a family member living with mental health challenges. This may also include young people in families experiencing challenges with substance use, family conflict or violence, complex trauma, or other adverse life circumstances. Our programs are designed to be fun, creative and engaging, with plenty of space for talking, getting support, connecting with others, and creating new friendships.

Satellite Connect

Satellite Connect is a free, 6-week program online or 4-week program in-person for ages 18-25 years approx.

It’s a safe space for young people to share their stories and lived experiences in a supportive and positive environment.

They’ll meet other young people who have a family member living with mental health challenges, and get to chat, collaborate, and create lasting connections.

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Satellite Connect Youth

Satellite Connect Youth is an adapted version of our Satellite Connect program, but it’s designed for ages 14-17 years approx.

It’s a free, 6-week online program for young people to get creative and connect with other young people ‘who get it’, and enjoy activities like sharing music, street art and meme-making.

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Satellite Camps

Satellite Camps are extremely popular and one of our program highlights!

The three-day overnight camps cater for children and young people ages 9 -15 years approx.

There is a mix of engaging outdoor and indoor activities that create a fun and safe environment for building skills and confidence, while making great peer connections with other young people with families a bit like theirs.

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At Home With Satellite

At Home with Satellite is a fun, creative program of activities and workshops for ages 8-14 years approx.

Participants will be posted an activity-based self-care packs and then meet in an online workshop to get creative, meet new friends and unleash conversations about our life experiences.

These are run every school holiday from the comfort of a home environment.

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Create & Connect workshops

Create & Connect Workshops are arts-based, one-day workshops held in-person for young people ages 8-11, 12-14, and 14-17 years (approx.).

Facilitated by young people, Satellite Staff and visiting artists, these engaging workshops are a fun way to share stories, collaborate and create peer connections.

Participants enjoy activities like music, songwriting, photography, sculpture, and graffiti.

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Connecting Activities

Connecting Activities are only available to young people already in the Satellite community.

They are offered as a chance for young people to stay connected in an ongoing way between programs, workshops, and other activities.

The focus is on fun, creative and adventurous activities like trampolining, picnics, camp reunions or just hanging out on Zoom get-togethers.

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Upcoming programs, workshops & activities

Satellite Kids Camp – April 2024

Our next Satellite Kids Camp takes place at Camp Weekaway (Benloch) during the April school holidays! This camp is for primary school children aged 9 - 12 years old.

*Registrations are now closed

  • Date:
  • 8 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2024
  • Duration:
  • 3 Days
  • Location:
  • Camp Weekaway, 186 Kitchenhams Road, Benloch VIC 3435
  • Price:
  • FREE
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Satellite Connect Program – In-person

Meet, connect and collaborate with other young people who have a family member with a mental health challenge.

This 4-week program takes place IN-PERSON at Satellite's offices in Collingwood.

  • Date:
  • 29 Feb 2024 - 28 Mar 2024
  • Time:
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Duration:
  • 13 Hours
  • Location:
  • 22 Easey Street, Collingwood, Naarm Melbourne
  • Price:
  • FREE
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Music And Me – April 2024

Meet on Zoom to explore how music feels, sounds, and means different things for everyone!

*Registrations are now closed

  • Date:
  • 2 Apr 2024
  • Time:
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Duration:
  • 2 Hours
  • Location:
  • Online via Zoom
  • Price:
  • FREE
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