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Lachlan Gower Lochie Gower Choose Thrive Catholic Christian Youth Mental Health Charity DGR Endorsed PBI North Gosford Central Coast NSW Australia

Graduating from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, achieving a Bachelor of Music in composition, I enjoy composing music (predominantly for movies and video games), playing the piano and conducting. As part of my Bachelors degree, I chose to study the psychology of music, its important role in everyday life and the lifecycle of development. I am currently studying Master of Teaching (secondary), and look forward to working with adolescents in the near future. I am currently stuyding Master of Teaching (Secondary).

I'm the Event Co-ordinator for Young Adults (18-35), St Patricks, East Gosford. We are a community group who meets monthly, has casual gatherings and community events, and discuss important topics and the deeper aspects and meanings of our lives.

I vounteer at my church every month and for special events, as a piano player to accompany the Mass.

For the last 5 years, I've personally financially sponsored at least one young adult who is making a difference in our community, including those who provide suicide prevention services to youth during 'schoolies week' events.

I always strive to have a positive impact on those who have suffered in any way – spiritually, emotionally and physically.

As a Young Adult myself, I understand how young people view and interpret the world, and what it is that we’d like to see changed for the better. I am deeply passionate about improving, or at the very least bringing awaress to, the issues which young people face today.

My favourite ways to spend my time are: writing music, reading, playing the piano, gaming and hanging out with my friends.

MY EXPERIENCE - PROFESSIONAL, PERSONAL AND SERVING MY COMMUNITY

Young Adults Event Co-ordinator | St Patricks Catholic Church, East Gosford
Youth Leader | St Patricks Catholic Church, East Gosford
Program Creator | The Just Say Project
Assistant Manager | Monkey Mania, Central Coast Leagues Club
Vice-Captain | St Edwards Christian College
Portfolio Leader | Community Service & Religion, St Edwards Christian College
Pianist | St Edwards Christian College, St Patricks Catholic Church, St Mary MacKillop Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

MY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Music (Composition)
Master of Teaching (Secondary) - In progress
Psychology of Music
Current Working with Children Check

Current NSW Police Check
St John First Aid Certificate
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Australian Guild of Screen Composers

A QUOTE I LOVE

"Right is right, even if no one is doing it.
Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it"
St Augustine

Choose Thrive is a Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing charity, located on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW.

We develop creative solutions to support vulnerable and at-risk youth within our local community. Our solutions are delivered by mental health professionals trained in supporting young people.

Our people are guided by the Catholic values of compassion, courage, and charity. We hold the core belief that given the right support, everyone has the capacity to thrive.

Choose Thrive Inc (INC1901073) is an Australian registered
Public Benevolent Charity, & has been endorsed
by the ATO as a Deductible Gift Recipient.

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductable.

Choose Thrive Youth Young Adult Family Mental Health Wellbeing Charity DGR Endorsed Public Benevolent Institution PBI Gosford Central Coast NSW Australia Cafe Michele Gower

EMAIL CHOOSE THRIVE
54 Hills Street, North Gosford NSW 2250, Australia
0414 210 810 (Michele Gower)
Choose Thrive offers mental health and wellbeing support to Central Coast Youth & Young Adults, and their Families.