Project Booyah – Abseiling to break down barriers between young people at risk and emergency services
Members from Tasmania Police will today take part in an initiative aimed at breaking down the barriers between youth at risk and emergency services personnel.
Police Commissioner Darren Hine will join other police officers and Project Booyah participants in abseiling off the Tasmania Police Operations Support building.
Project Booyah is a 20 week program overseen by PCYC Tasmania, with support from Police Officers, TasTafe teachers, an Adventure Intervention Worker and a Save the Children Youth Worker.
“Aimed at 16-19 year olds at risk, Project Booyah is designed to re-engage young people back into education and create pathways into employment,” said Senior Constable and Acting State Coordinator Ross McIvor.
“We aspire to bridge disconnects from family, community and education to ultimately reduce and prevent involvement in anti-social behaviour, substance misuse, self-harm and crime.
The Project incorporates vocational engagement in local community projects, functional literacy and numeracy support and skill development, adventure-based learning, mentoring and individual support.
Current Project Booyah participants are anticipated to graduate in December, with applications now open for Semester 1 of 2017.
“Courses of 10 participants each are scheduled to be conducted in February and June 2017, in the North and South of the State,” said Senior Constable McIvor.
“I strongly encourage anyone who feels this Project could be beneficial to a young person at risk to submit an application.”
Applications are open until 25 November 2016 and can be made by Government or non-government agencies, families, carers or self-referral.
Further information, including the Application form is available by contacting Senior Constable and Acting State Coordinator Ross McIvor via email to