Past Project The What Next? Programme
What Next? was a 3-year project supported by The National Lottery Community Fund NI Empowering Young People Programme and ended in April 2021.
Take a look at the programme’s highlights!
Who was the programme for?
What Next? was suitable for young people with physical disabilities and allied additional needs aged between 16 and 25. The programme was delivered at Lilac House 2 days per week and is free of charge.
Promoting positive mental health What Next was kindly supported by the The National Lottery Community Fund’s ‘Empowering Young People’ programme and would like to thank Community Fund NI for all their support.
What Next? was suitable for young people that were:
- planning of leaving school
- had left school in the last 1-2 years
- not able to cope within mainstream activities
-socially isolated
What did the programme offer?
Independent Living
Independent Living offered participants a chance to gain a greater understanding of their strengths and limitations, improve existing and develop new skills.
Themes and activities included:
Convenient cookery / Money management / Transportation / Keeping safe
Short-term independent living experience
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Social opportunties
Participants got opportunities to take part in a range of social and recreational activities - activities that they may not routinely have done!
What Next? Programme provided a sense of purpose, young people got the opportunity to volunteer between 3-4 hours per week. Young people that can, can even delivered elements of the activities programmes.
Young People’s Voice Youth Forum
Hands-on and gave young people a voice. Members could get involved in planning and development.
Peer support and mentoring
The programme offered structured opportunities to support and befriend another young person.
Summer activities
Participants enjoyed a range of practical skills-based and fun activities. Activities can include: Arts & Crafts, music, baking, bowling, team games, adventure golf, cinema and restaurant visits.
Programme leaflet
What Next programme leaflet
To view and download a PDF copy of What Next programme leaflet, please click the above link.
