Mallee Accommodation and Support Program’s highly successful Youth Mentoring Program heads to Tasmania from Saturday for a five-day hike through the Tasman Peninsula National Park.
Since its inception in 2006 the program has impacted the lives of more than 220 disadvantaged and disengaged youth in the Sunraysia area, supporting them through mentoring and exposing them to positive life experiences and challenges.
“The trip to Tasmania is the culmination of the hard work and dedication of the mentors and mentees in the program to train over a number of months in preparation for the hike,” MASP Acting CEO Charmaine Calis said. “MASP is proud to be making a difference in the lives of these young people through the mentoring program and would like to thank our wonderful mentors for giving their time to serve the community and be role models for their mentees.”
The seven program participants and their mentors will experience the sights of the Tasman Peninsula such as the Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen and the Three Capes throughout the 56-kilometre journey.
“A lot of work goes into training for this trek, now comes the part where the mentees hopefully build even greater connection with their mentors while finding out more about their own resilience and ability to overcome challenges,” MASP’s Manager – Children, Youth and Families Andrew Ball said.
“From this it is hoped they will be able to increase their capacity to build positive connections and help improve their self-confidence and physical and emotional wellbeing.”
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