Leeuwin Youth Leadership Program
Imagine having a life changing experience onboard Australia’s largest dedicated sail training tall ship, Leeuwin II.
Since its inception in 1986, more than 23,000 young people have participated in the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation program, a service that offers young people a challenging life experience to help them reach their potential.
Join in one of the last true ocean adventures.
The Department of Indigenous Affairs and its supporting partner Fugro-tsm is offering Western Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (aged 14 to 25 years old) the opportunity to become a participant on a Leeuwin Youth Leadership Program.
- Sailing Dates: Wednesday 21 March 2012 to Tuesday 27 March 2012
- Departing from and returning to: Fremantle
The Department of Indigenous Affairs will cover the cost of the following:
- Entire Voyage Fare (valued at $1800)
- Transport & Accommodation (if required for regionally-based participants)
The Voyage program has six key outcomes designed to help Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth reach their personal potential through the development of social confidence and relationship skills in three broad areas:
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- A sense of community
Leeuwin II is a working ship. This means that everyone onboard is required to participate fully in the daily operations and workings of the ship such as cleaning, galley duties, night watches and hauling lines.
A Youth Explorer Voyage is endorsed by the Curriculum Council. Completing a voyage and a portfolio of work can earn you five points towards your Western Australian Certificate of Education. This is equivalent to one unit or a semester's worth of study.
How to Apply / Closing Date for Applications
Unfortunately applications have now closed for the 2012 Voyage.
Contact
If you have any questions please contact the Public Affairs Unit of the Department of Indigenous Affairs on (08) 9235 8000 or email: public.affairs@dia.wa.gov.au
Supporters
The Department of Indigenous Affairs is proud to acknowledge the assistance and support of:
Fugro-tsm believes in taking an active role in our Community. Fugro-TSM is a subsea contractor offering a range of services to the Oil and Gas and Marine Industries. Visit and find out more about Fugro-tsm.