Murrumburrah High School Moves Forward With Boys To The Bush

Last year, a group of ten boys from Murrumburrah High School had the opportunity to participate in the Boys To The Bush School Program.

Student Support Officer, Liesh Cotter said the program was a really positive experience for all involved.

“The boys who participated in this program worked so well with Peter and Dean and were able to engage in industry visits, as well as come together as a group and discuss things like respect, expectations at work and school, and most importantly the importance of mateship,” Ms Cotter said.

“It has allowed the boys to be surrounded by positive influences and given them a sense of belonging and purpose.”

“We really look forward to running it again.”

“The boys really loved it.”

Murrumburrah High School Principal, Dale Rands said the program had been a well-looked-forward-to one.

“We are very happy to have formed that relationship with Boys to The Bush in Young,” Mr Rands said.

“The program meets the needs of our community and we look forward to being able to run it again.”

“We would also like to thank Edwina Beveridge of Blantyre Farms and the Harden District Education Fund for sponsoring this program.”

Last year’s six-week program was co-funded by a Small Communities Grant, an industry sponsor sourced by Boys To The Bush’s Dean and the Harden District Education Foundation.

Some of the older boys were even told that there may be the potential for future employment with some of the industries they visited last year.

This year, the high school has been successful in obtaining funding to the tune of $6,800 as part of the State Government’s Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative.

Projects funded under this initiative have already assisted youth to reconnect with peers and the wider community.

They’re a great example of how we can help young people recover, build resilience and improve their well-being by providing them with the tools and resources they need to grow.

Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin said the $10.3 million Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative offers large grants between $10,000 and $50,000 and small grants for up to $10,000.

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