Drumbeat

A structured 10-week program for students ages 10 to 12 (Years 5 & 6), using drumming and guided discussions to build confidence, resilience and social skills.

Youth

Close-up of a young person's hands playing a djembe drum during an indoor drumming session

Close-up of two young people's hands playing djembe drums together during a group drumming activity

Drumbeat

0457 800 753

Ytime.armadale@ymcawa.org.au

Ages

10-12

Location

Primary schools across Armadale, Gosnells, and Maddington , Western Australia, 6000

Cost

Free

Program Overview

Drumbeat is an evidence-based, 10-week youth program for primary school students ages 10 to 12 (Years 5 and 6).

Delivered by Drumbeat-qualified youth workers, the program uses engaging drum rhythms alongside guided discussions to explore key topics such as relationships, communication, identity, and respect.

Drumbeat is proudly funded by Communities for Children.

Program Details

Everything you need to know about this program.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Participants will:

Play Djembe drums
Take part in discussions on relationships, communication, identity, and respect
Receive a certificate of participation and a gift pack at completion of the program

WHAT TO BRING

Nothing! Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm
All drums, activities, and support are provided

HOW TO GET INVOVLED

Schools interested in the Drumbeat program can express interest via email
Participating schools select students by completing the required referral and consent forms
Note: Drumbeat is not open for individual sign-ups