GET HOOKED - Fishing in Frankston

Apr 11, 2017

Fishing is a great way of engaging young people who are experiencing mental health issues in indirect therapeutic work. Studies have found that the sport can provide significant benefits to youth with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Fishing does this by taking young people outdoors, teaching them new skills/building confidence and increasing social engagement.

It’s a great activity for young people as it gives them the opportunity to participate in a mild fitness activity outdoors that is somewhat meditative; allowing them practice in “being in the moment” without technology or distractions.

Fishing doesn’t require special access, significant planning, costly gear or a membership and can be continued once the group has wrapped up.

The group is open to young people aged 15-24 and attached is an authority form which will need to be completed by the worker referring into the group.

Warm clothes will be required and a BBQ will be provided by Whitelion following the session. Workers are more than welcome to join in and support young people they may be referring into the group.

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Please return to Cate Lanham – cate.lanham@whitelion.asn.au or give Cate a call on 0423 329 733 for more info,