Peer Power Australia - Programs in Schools

MICHAEL KNIGHT

A good education leaves a lot to be desired

Starting his journey in Youth Work in 1984, when hair was the rage(?) today he’s far more aerodynamic having learnt from many of life’s lessons.  Along this journey Michael has focussed on, classroom and large scale seminar presentations, crisis counselling, adventure therapy (camping), administration organisational management and development.  Michael Knight is still learning, but has walked down the road of experience enough to be able to generate classroom dynamics that get results.

SAM BREWER

Data produces boredom, Images form questions, imagination engages...

Upon graduating from Ivanhoe Grammar (where Sam grew a brain), he spent three years working with his hands (in industry - fashion and metal work).  Having earned some life experience, Sam re-entered the academic world gaining a university degree. Since 2000 Sam has been working as a youth worker and brings a breath of fresh air with his authentic approach to communication and engaging students and adolescent issues.

NATHAN HARDING

... Never Underestimate the power of a simple question

Nathan is clearly obsessed with the acquisition of new experiences, the distillation of information and the profound over utilisation of unnecessary adjectives. Part of Nathan’s journey has included a degree in History & Religion at UQ, and he is currently completing his honours. As a 'dead set' Gen Y'er, Nathan's career path has already covered 6 diverse employment opportunities from Fire Warden at Brisbane City Hall through to Sales Consultant at Sony Centre. The common thread being, his ability to identify and help others to utilise their unique potential.Another part of Nathan’s journey is his addiction to flickering pixels satiated by Hollywood, having coffee with friends (the ‘friends’ part is optional) and nurturing His secret ambition of becoming the next Governator of California.

ALICIA BLAZEY

Intelligence for intelligence sake is like preparing a beautiful meal then throwing it in the bin.

As an enthusiastic energetic woman who loves the challenge of problem solving from finding a way through a maze to finding her keys (which she thinks she left in the maze). For Alicia the ideas of identity and destiny are more about ones character then the characters in a text. Like any traditional Generation Y’er Alicia thriving in the journey of discovering and embracing her life career.  Discovering university was not the place for her, Alicia turned her focus elsewhere. Landing on her feet in the world of sales and retail where the challenge of the systems, structures and managing staff opened up her capacity and after just six months, Alicia was promoted to business manager. Alicia loves challenging views, questioning beliefs and seeking to know the X Files (is the truth out there?). Importantly for Alicia is her obsession for Sudoku and the world of puzzles, her need for dinner party’s (with or without people) and her desire to encourage people to try interpretative dancing.

LAUREN LUCAS

To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping

Lauren is a passionate and motivated role model and mentor for young people (especially girls).  Like many of ‘Generation Y’ Lauren started her university life in one course and graduated in a completely different course.  But now knowing and utilising her passions, Lauren is a role model and mentor to many young people.  During these years Lauren has worked with a variety of different age groups; from teaching learn to swim with pre-schoolers to working as a diversional therapist in a retirement village.   With these experiences, Lauren has developed a specific interest in empowering healthy femininity and communicating dynamically to young people.

DAN PATERSON

2B :) or not 2B :( ("friends" on facebook) ... that is the Q?

Dan seeks to be a student of all things culture & knowledge. Youthful enthusiasm coupled with a plate full of naive dreams lead to pursuing a university degree, and bombing out after just 2 weeks (gotta be a record!). After a couple of years of working in a trade he once again embarked on the tertiary study challenge. Now he can’t stop. He continues to develop a keen interest in observing and analysing how young people think, see and live. With a fun yet provocative communication style, he desires to help teens navigate the crazy journey of adolescence, sparking conversations that unlock some of the wisdom he has stumbled upon along the way.

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