Blue Edge Program

Blue Light Victoria’s new Blue Edge pilot program started to roll out across Victorian Secondary Schools last term by connecting Year 8 students from McGuire and Shepparton High school. This term it has been 13 Mooroopna students and 10 Wanganui Park students that are benefitting from the experience. To date, the program has been very well received by all stakeholders including Victoria Police, Department of Education, Community partners and most importantly the youth and their families.

Twice a week for eight weeks, Inspector Troy Hargadon and Snr Sgt Louise Richards, along with staff from AquaMoves meet with the students. The program is about creating positive relationships between police and youth, and facilitating opportunities for growth, both mentally and physically, through authentic connection. They do this by starting sessions off with 30-40mins of physical challenges and fitness, followed by conversations around motivational topics over a nutritious meal with peers and police mentors.

Pictured above are Chenoa, Jaz, Ryan, Torah, Tegan and Brayden wearing their Blue Edge uniform.