Our Programs
Supporting disadvantaged young people through funded outdoor education programs delivered by our experienced partners.
Together We Grow
Our flagship program equips disadvantaged young people with the skills they need to become active and engaged members of our community.
Wilderness Adventure (5 Days)
Students spend 5 days bushwalking, camping, and adventuring in the bush. This component develops:
- • Teamwork and collaboration
- • Resilience and perseverance
- • Leadership skills
- • Connection to nature
Skills Development (5 Days)
At our cabin-based camp, students focus on executive skills:
- • Public speaking workshops
- • Wellbeing and resilience training
- • Financial planning basics
- • Independence (cooking, laundry)
Community Service
Students return to the city to give back through volunteering:
- • Revegetation projects
- • Preparing meals for homeless
- • Community engagement
- • Social responsibility
Program Duration: 10 days total | Age Group: 14-18 years | Focus: Leadership, resilience, independence, community engagement
Types of Programs We Fund
Leadership Development
Multi-day expeditions and camps that challenge young people to develop leadership capabilities, decision-making skills, and confidence through authentic outdoor experiences.
Typical Duration: 3-14 days
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Programs specifically designed to support young people experiencing anxiety, stress, or other mental health challenges through therapeutic outdoor experiences.
Typical Duration: 2-7 days
Team Building & Social Skills
Activities that build interpersonal skills, communication, empathy, and cooperation—essential skills for employment and community participation.
Typical Duration: 1-5 days
Employability Skills
Programs focused on developing the "soft skills" employers value most: problem-solving, initiative, self-management, planning, and communication.
Typical Duration: 2-10 days
Applying for Funding
We allocate funds to schools and youth groups based on highest need and benefit. Our grants enable disadvantaged young people to participate in programs they otherwise couldn't access.
Who Can Apply?
- • Government schools and educational institutions
- • Youth groups and community organizations
- • Organizations working with disadvantaged youth
- • Groups in high-need areas
Priority Groups
- • Students in Dropping Off The Edge postcodes
- • Rural and regional young people
- • Migrants and refugees
- • Young people facing disadvantage
Get in touch to learn more about our application process and funding opportunities.
Become a Delivery Partner
Are you an outdoor education provider who shares our commitment to equity and inclusion?
Benefits of Partnership
Improved staff workflow by scheduling sponsored programs during quieter times
Contributing to your quadruple bottom line: cultural, economic, environmental, and social
Broadening your staff's experience and operational expertise
Making a meaningful difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people
Support These Life-Changing Programs
Your donation helps fund outdoor education programs that transform the lives of disadvantaged young people.
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