Our recent program concluded in Term 1 with the Longest Day excursion. Participants engaged in activities such as the Climbing Walls/Absailing; Zip Lining; Giant Swing; Flying Fox; Obstacle Course and Bush Surfing at Murray Life Adventures.
Blue EDGE (Educate, Develop, Grow, Empower) is a well-established fitness based experiential learning program run by Blue Light Victoria in partnership with Victoria Police combining physical training, personal growth and life skills.
Blue EDGE Program Objectives
- Develop life skills such as effective communication, collaboration, problem solving and self-awareness
- Improve connection to community, develop confidence and a greater sense of self worth
- Provide an opportunity to try new things and discuss challenging topics in a supported environment
- Engage with social and emotional themes identified as issues that young people in the local area are currently facing
- Identify safe people who young people can seek support from within their community
- Create an opportunity for proactive positive engagement between police and young people from the local area
- Build discipline, commitment, and fitness through regular attendance of the program
- Provide positive adult role models and relationships
- Explore diverse perspectives on topics and issues affecting the local community