Grow A Star
What is the Grow A Star Program?
- A new, exciting youth orientated initiative driven by Compass Housing Services!
- Focused on sporting programs, music activities and academic opportunities.
- The first program of its kind designed and operated by a community housing provider.
What does it involve?
- Weekly group activities – structured and unstructured sports & music coaching, games and fun in your local area.
- Mentors and role models who provide coaching, direction and set an example for behaviour, participation and skill development.
- Talent identification – we utilise our expert directors and mentors to identify talented athletes, musicians and students.
- We then arrange scholarships and talent development programs for these participants, to maximise their gifts and abilities.
How much does it cost?
- The Grow A Star Program is free!
- All sporting equipment is provided, along with coaching and refereeing.
How does it work?
- Eligible participants read the information documents, sign and submit an application form and then begin attending a weekly session in the local area.
- Compass provides equipment, mentors, coaches and weekly activity plans.
- Our talent identification team recognise talented participants and arrange opportunities for special sport, music or academic development programs.


