Thrive - Youth Pathways Program

Thrive is designed to equip young people aged 16 to 25 with the necessary skills for entering the workforce or pursuing further studies, helping you feel confident and set for your next steps in work or study. The program will feature a series of skills-based short courses and workshops.

Short courses and workshops

Barista Coffee Course

Learn the skills to prepare and serve espresso in restaurants, bars and cafes using commercial espresso coffee equipment with this FREE accredited Barista Coffee Course.

You will learn:
Essential coffee skills
Food hygiene and identifying hazards
Extract and serve espresso coffee
Creating different coffee styles
Develop skills to texture milk

Gain skills for roles in cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, functions and events.

Course details:

📅 Date: Thursday 24 September
⏱️ Time: 10.30 am to 4.45 pm
📍 Location: Koolin-ngal Family Centre, South Melbourne

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White Card Certification

This White Card Accredited Training equips participants with the knowledge and certification required to work safely on construction sites across Australia.

You will learn:
Workplace health and safety laws
Identifying and reporting hazards
Responding to incidents
Preventing accidents

Course details:

📅 Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
⏱️ Time: 10 am to 4 pm
📍 Location: Koolin-ngal Family Centre, South Melbourne

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Responsible Service of Alcohol

Gain the skills and knowledge to safely serve and supply alcohol. This course is a requirement for anyone working in a licensed alcohol serving venue across Australia including bottle shops, hospitality venues, wineries, breweries and distilleries.

You will learn:
Assist customers to drink within appropriate limits
Assess alcohol affected customers
How to refuse service of alcohol

Course details:

📅 Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025
⏱️ Time: 10 am to 5 pm
📍 Location: South Melbourne Community Centre

You must be 18 and over to complete this course.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid

Gain the skills to recognise, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in young people.

This accredited training provides evidence-based strategies for supporting friends, peers, or colleagues who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.

You will learn:
Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in young people
Learn the skills to have an open conversation about mental health
Respond across a range of crisis situations
Reduce stigma and increase support for young people

Course Details:
📅 Date: February 2026 (Exact date and time TBA)
📍 Location: TBA

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