About Forge
We believe young people deserve opportunities to discover their strengths, build confidence and feel connected.
Forge Youth Development brings together purposeful movement, positive relationships and achievable challenges to help young people explore what they’re capable of.
Movement with purpose
Forge was created to give young people a place to try, learn and grow—with encouragement, choice and support.
Movement provides opportunities to practise more than physical skills. Trying something unfamiliar, working together and recognising progress can help young people build confidence and connection.
Our approach is strengths-based and trauma-aware. We offer movement options, achievable challenges and coaching that responds to each young person, with room to progress at their own pace.
Meet Josh
Founder and lead facilitator, Joshua Gardner
Josh brings more than 15 years of youth work experience and a passion for helping young people discover what they’re capable of.
He created Forge to bring together purposeful movement, positive relationships and practical youth development.
His approach is strengths-based and trauma-aware, with an emphasis on connection, choice and achievable challenges. Sessions prioritise movement quality, individual support and a welcoming environment where young people can build confidence at their own pace.
