
Welcome to
Connect Project
Supporting boys becoming men.
A 5-week program designed for 10 young men aged 14 to 16.
In this program, you’ll learn how to:
Communicate effectively
Defend yourself physically
You will practice 2 foundational life skills:
Interpersonal Communication
Martial Arts & Self-Defence
Why?
Together, these skills & practices can strengthen your body and mind,
as well as your ability to communicate & connect with others.

Connect with others, yourself, and your body.

Interpersonal Communication
What
The Tuesday nights are essentially an experiential introduction to:
- Open, honest, meaningful and safe communication with a group of young men.
- Learning how to create open, honest, meaningful and safe communication for yourself
and others.
For practical purposes, we frame this under teaching the boys how to be part of a functioning ‘Men’s Circle’. Essentially, a ‘Men’s Circle’ is just a useful framework that integrates interpersonal skills such as (emotional literacy, self-reflection, self-awareness, interpersonal sharing, non-judgemental active listening, reflecting on others’ experiences, etc).
How
We will gradually teach the boys requisite skills, such as creating group safety, ‘checking-in’, sharing, and ‘holding space’ for others. This is done through an experiential process of self-reflection, pair-work, group activities, and workshops, and culminates in participating in a functioning ‘Men’s Circle’.
Why
- Encourage boys to develop a more healthy and holistic way of relating and communicating as young men.
- Encourage boys to develop a more healthy and holistic understanding of themselves as young men.

Mentoring

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defence

Key Program Details
The program runs for 5 consecutive weeks, with the group meeting twice per week (on Tuesday and Saturday) for 90 Minutes.
Location: Mona Vale
Times:
Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Group Communication & Mindfulness Meditation)
Saturdays 1:00 – 2:30 pm (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
Limited to 10 boys aged 14 to 16.
Investment
For eligible participants we encourage utilising a GP-referral and obtaining a Mental Health Care Plan for 10 subsidised sessions (e.g. If your son has anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue).
Doing so will bring the out-of-pocket fee down to (approximately) $45.50 per session, $91 per week, and $455 for the 5 weeks (after rebates).
Without a Mental Health Care Plan, the investment is $200 per week, and $1000 for the 5-week experience.
Course Dates & Availability
April Course
(complete)
Dates: 11th April – 13th May
(Starts first week of school holidays)
May Course
(complete)
Dates: May 30th – July 1st
(During school term)

Join us!
Join a fun and supportive group environment
Gain a set of foundational life skills and practices
Connect with other boys who share similar interests and goals
And learn how to:
- Communicate effectively
- Defend yourself
So, what are you waiting for?
Sign up fo Connect Project today and connect with your best self!