Bungee is an early intervention and preventative mental health service based on principles of active participation, social inclusion and the therapeutic potential of the arts. Through our activities we promote creativity and social learning as positive ways of enhancing resilience, positive self-images and emotional well-being in children and young people.

Bungee offers creative and recreational activities at schools and community centres both during school times and after hours. Classes include circus training, dance, expressive art, metal sculpturing, music instrument making and drama.

Bungee activities are especially tailored to suit children and young people who are going through challenging times in their lives or are experiencing mental health difficulties. Individual counselling sessions facilitated by a registered psychologist are available in Belconnen and Tuggeranong. These sessions are suitable for school aged children and their families. Up to 8 sessions are used to identify the individual needs of children, and the way that their development can be supported through individual support, arts-based therapeutic intervention, and through parental support.

• Counselling for children, drawing from a range of expressive activities, including arts, crafts, games and play.
• Counselling for young people, including cognitive behavioural strategies, and creative activities to increase skills and insights in relation to feelings, thoughts and actions.
• Support for parents, including discussion around developmental needs and effective parenting strategies.
• Further assessment of an individual child’s or young person’s needs.
• Referral to other support services if appropriate.

Referrals are accepted from parents, or schools and other agencies with the permission of one of the child’s parents.

Appointments are available at the Belconnen Community Centre (Monday -Thursday) or at the Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre (Fridays).

Worry Busters - Anxiety Support Program

A program for children and their parents to help manage anxieties

Who: 9 – 12 year olds with parent/guardian participation

When: Term 1 • Term 2 • Term 3 • Term 4 (bookings essential)

What: Activities drawn from the Cool Kids Program and arts-based activities

Fee: free • includes workbooks for parents and children

Venue: Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre

To discuss eligibility and find out more about Bungee please email or phone Belconnen Community Service on 6264 0200.