Armed For Life is a social enterprise driven by the goal of helping children, teenagers and adults develop resilience and increase their well being and mental health. Too often we struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts without reaching out and getting the help we need. We strive to make it acceptable to ask for that help
We achieve this through the sessions and programs we run for:
Primary School aged students,
Secondary School aged students,
School staff,
Parents, and
Adults in the workplace,
as well as the school holiday programs and camps that we run every year.
** In schools we address issues relating to Protective Behaviours and the Keeping Kids Safe Curriculum in a safe and trustworthy way **
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HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS SUMMER CAMP 2021 – JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
We have had incredible success with both of our camps in the previous years. This BEACH SUMMER CAMP is a great opportunity for children between the ages of 12-17 to get away from home and make some friends before the end of the school holidays. This camp was almost packed last year so get in early and register to secure a place.
This year the activities will not just be beach games but we will be running PARKOUR for the entire camp. A great way to learn the basics in a safe environment. And we have a nutritionist that cooks our food on camp so not only is it healthy it tastes AMAZING!!
The cost is $400+GST per participant.
Please send an email to [email protected] if you want info or a registration form.
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NEW PROGRAMS FOR 2021
We have worked hard in 2020 to create 5 new exciting programs all launching Term 1 2021 – click on the headings of the program names below to follow the link and check out the programs:
An 8 week program designed to re-engage students in school by using a 2 sessions a week with mentor and one with an activity of the schools choosing (among which is the very popular choice of Parkour) designed for 20 students.
An extension of the Engagement Program designed to run for 1 or 2 terms teaching all the skills required to be a barber (including skin fades, texturing etc) meeting once a week with the goal of the school setting up their very own Armed For Life Barber Shop. Designed for only 10 students at a time.
The SEL Classrooms Program has been co-developed by Armed For Life and Dr Elena Limnios – an award winning ex-associate professor from UWA. This is an in-class program designed to run once a fortnight for 2 hours or once a week for 1 semester – and is led by a teacher (or staff member in special cases) chosen by the school.
When signing up to the SEL program you receive:
- The semester plan.
- A Teacher Handbook (that guides you through every lesson – as well as the necessary links to everything they need).
- A Student handbook that to be used online or printed and given to every member of the class for filling in as they work.
- As well as case studies, role plays, group work, video links and more.
A collaboration with BRad Ness OAM. This is a 2-hour workshop utilising Brad’s incredible story losing his leg and the journey to deal with that and eventually become a Gold Medal winning Captain of the Men’s Paralympic Basketball Team.
The second hour the students get to use the wheelchairs to play wheelchair basketball to give an experience of being in the wheelchair while having fun.
This basketball clinic is run by experienced trainers already getting results with their personal clients – and we refer to these trainers as MENTORS. This clinic goes beyond the standard trainer just focusing on skills – the focus is more so on attitudes, values and behaviours that GREATLY affect their conduct and play on court.
Skills training included in the program:
- Ball handling
- Passing
- Basketball IQ
- Defence
- Shooting
- Conditioning
- Agility
And the mentor will discuss issues such as:
- Perseverance,
- Self-esteem,
- Resilience and mental toughness,
- Decision making and
- Team work and more.
Contact us for more information on the content, the pricing structure and to book your program for 2021 contact Adam today on [email protected]
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ONLINE CONTENT
We have worked hard in the back end of March 2020 to quickly move all of our content online for people to access in schools, organsaitions AND homes. We have filmed all 26 of our topics and they are now available under the Online Content drop down menu.
The school/ organisation/ family get access to the online page for the topics chosen through a personalised username and password for 30 days.
Once on the page the user will have access to:
- The session video – which enables you to review the session again for the next 30 days.
- The follow up lesson plans – they have been designed to be used in a number of class periods or at home with children to reinforce the messages of the chosen session.
- The interviews and stories are an optional extra. These are videos of people and their stories that directly or indirectly display the points associated with the session.
Contact us for more information on the content, the pricing structure and for a FREE TRIAL today! Just click here, or the contact tab in the menu above.
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CHECK OUT OUR PROMO VIDEO BELOW FEATURING – 2 TIME HIP HOP DANCE WORLD CHAMPION – BLAKE WILLIAMS:
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Our Awards and Achievements…
Our Sessions…
Students
We have 20 Armed For Life sessions that cover topics like bullying, resilience, self esteem and more…
Teachers
Our teacher sessions look at stress management, health and well-being, and others…
Parents
Armed For Life runs sessions for parents to up-skill them on how to deal with an issue their child may have.
Corporates
An employee that is healthier will work more effectively, and that’s the goal of the Armed For Life business workshops.
Armed Artists

Marksman Lloyd
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Astrid Ripepi
Astrid Ripepi is a soulful pianist, singer & songwriter. Astrid’s interest towards music started at the early age of 3 as her mother heard Astrid “pling plonging” on the keys of the piano before she could see them. Astrid’s fascination for the piano and love for music led Astrid to pursue her passion at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts majoring on piano. More on artist…