Key Findings

• Young people are more motivated, able to self-manage, have an increased self-identity and can make positive changes.
• Young people are more skilled, equipped and personally supported to make transitions.
• Young people have increased relationship, communication and teamwork skills.
• Young people value making a contribution to the community and environment.

Key Recommendations

Quality relationships:

• Educators need total belief in the people that they teach and to focus on what they are good at, not on what they aren’t.
• Laughing together within the group is an important aspect of relationship building and even with the seriousness of a debrief, at times it is important to say something funny to relax the tension. This can enable some to contribute in a more honest and meaningful way.
• Being able to identify the small things that are going on with individual members and casually talking to them can be powerful, teachable moments.