 | | | "Although this experience was at times very challenging and tiring, it was also great fun and fulfilling. This was due in part to the great spirit of the kids and humour of the older generations who allowed us into their country and lives... Being involved in the Youth Challenge program allowed me to meet many wonderful people and I highly recommend it." - D'Arcy Molan, Alice Springs | | | | | INDIGENOUS YOUTH | | | In remote Indigenous communities there are limited resources and opportunities available for youth to be engaged in a meaningful way. Implementing youth programs has proven to be a successful way of supporting young people to improve their social and educational skills, leading to employment opportunities and further education. By providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, and participate in sport and recreation activities, youth are less likely to become involved in destructive behaviour such as petrol sniffing, drinking, self-harm, drugs, and smoking, all of which have long term health and social complications. | | | | WHAT YOU CAN DO: | | Work with one of Australia's leading Indigenous youth organisations | | PROGRAM 1 FAST FACTS: | | Location: | Yuendumu, Central Australia | | Duration: | 8 - 10 weeks | | Dates: | June/July 2013 | | | | PROGRAM 1 OVERVIEW: | | In Yuendumu, Youth Challenge Australia supports the successful youth program, Jaru Pirrjirdi (Strong Voices), which is run by Mt Theo. Jaru Pirrjirdi offers a number of programs for young people including leadership development, skills training, careers development, education, and sport and recreation. All of the Mt Theo programs are run with the support of the Elders of the community, who developed and initiated the program. The aim of Mt Theo's work is to keep youth engaged, interested and challenged by activities outside of school hours. Volunteers work with the Mt Theo youth workers to run daily activities for children, including sport and recreation, cultural camps, and swimming. For more information about the influential work that Mt Theo does, click here. APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - CLICK APPLY HERE! | | | | | PROGRAM 2 FAST FACTS: | | Location: | Docker River, Mutitjuli, Impana or Finke | | Duration: | 4 weeks | | Dates: | January 2014 | | | | | PROGRAM 2 OVERVIEW: | | In 2011 YCA developed a partnership with NPY Women's Council in order to support their successful youth programs. | | Volunteers live in a remote Indigenous Community and work with NPYWC staff to achieve the following objectives; diversion, re-entry to school, personal development and learning opportunities, planting a seed, skills sharing with local workers, community involvement, making referrals and connecting young people and communities to NPYWC. | |
| | | | PROGRAM 3 FAST FACTS: | | Location: | TBC | | Duration: | 4 -6 weeks | | Dates: | June/July 2013, Dec/Jan 2014 | | | | | PROGRAM 3 OVERVIEW: | | YCA are in the process of confirming a third youth program in the Northern Territory. Volunteers would be located in a remote Indigenous community in the Top End and work with youth and social workers to facilitate school holiday programs during the mid-year and summer vacation periods. This program has been set up to provide young people with access to positive activities and reduce the risk of volatile actions in the region such as substance abuse and petrol sniffing. | | | | | | APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN - CLICK APPLY HERE! | | | | |  | | | | | | | |
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