active leaders
Cultural and educational programs for the Kimberley’s future leaders, developing the domains of social and emotional wellbeing.
why leadership development?
Leadership development can produce a range of outcomes for Indigenous participants. Participating in Aboriginal-led and culturally safe activities can improve social and emotional wellbeing, and physical health and build self-esteem and cultural identity. The long-term impacts of continued engagement in leadership development can be life-changing, with positive education and employment outcomes.
Of critical importance in Aboriginal youth leadership development is the focus on culture, community, country and spirituality. Increasing knowledge, understanding and connection to these domains ensures that participants are developing their social, emotional and spiritual health in line with Aboriginal conceptions and experiences of health.
Our Active Leaders program is embedded within all of our programming, with leadership being a significant focus of our regular engagement. The program also features Young Men’s Day and Deadly Diva Days, which travel throughout the Kimberley offering a full day of leadership, sport, and health-related activities.
Activities within the program are designed to engage youth in culturally meaningful exercises. We also challenge our participants with physical activities and problem-solving situations that require resilience, leadership, communication, and cooperation skills. We believe our Leadership program offers young people the opportunity to develop themselves through value-adding experiences that will deliver enhanced prospects for employment, education and community.
About the program
program features
Culture
Exposure to and participation in traditional cultural activities and practices.
Country
When possible, our camps take place on country. Providing an opportunity to reconnect to spiritual and historically meaningful places and practices.
Leadership
Activities and discussions are designed to develop communication, problem-solving, teamwork and life skills.
Service integration
We link our programming with local health providers to deliver culturally appropriate health information sessions, raising awareness, and providing support for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Healthy life styles
Healthy lifestyles and healthy choices are a fundamental focus. We educate and promote adopting culturally relevant behaviours that lead to long term health benefits for individuals and communities.
Future Pathways
Leadership development is a process. We prepare and support participants to embark on current and future employment and educational aspirations.
want to know more?
Amanda Gregory is our Program Performance Manager, if you have any questions related to our Active Leaders program feel free to reach out to her.
mobile:
+61 0499 995 351
email:
programs@garnduwa.com.au
