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Celebrating Success: Meet the Inspiring Recipients of the Youth Opportunities x Adam Scott Foundation Scholarship

In a world where access to education can be a defining factor in shaping one’s future, scholarships play a pivotal role in opening doors to opportunity. Youth Opportunities has partnered with The Adam Scott Foundation who understands this well, and in 2024, we proudly awarded scholarships to two remarkable Youth Opportunities’ graduates, Laticia and Tanaya, […]

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The IGAP Tool

Goal planning involves breaking down a long-term goal into smaller steps. There are planning steps involved in our communication as well, such as negotiation skills and expressing opinions in a positive and assertive way. During the program, the students learn a 6-step communication tool that helps them develop negotiation skills and lead a conversation to […]

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The Boat Analogy

The Boat Analogy tool is used as a metaphor to show the students how it is to travel on a journey from one island (week 1) to another (graduation!). Having left one island, you can find yourself in unknown waters between the island you know, and the place you WANT to be. Do you conquer the […]

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What is Personal Leadership

Ultimately, we want to see students taking personal responsibility for their decisions and actions. This includes recognising that whilst there will always be things that they cannot control, for example, the actions of others, they can control how they respond to these situations. This is linked to the psychological concept of Locus of Control. Those […]

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Journey to the Heart: Exploring Opportunities for Empowerment in Remote Australian Communities

In August this year, several Youth Opportunities and Marshman Foundation staff members, Nicky, Tom, and Rebecca, were introduced by our partners at Coach Communications to Nyangatjatjara College and invited to visit the Northern Territory and explore potential opportunities for collaborative work in the remote communities there. This was an exciting opportunity that allowed us as […]

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A reflection from one of our 2023 Elevate Personal Leadership Program graduates

The graduates of our Elevate programs have the opportunity to share their progress in the program with their peers, teachers, family and friends, and we’re excited to share one of these incredibly impactful reflections with you. Graduate, Term 3 2023 “I signed my name on the paper, unsure of what to expect. Twenty SACE points […]

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The Power of Reflection – a Trainer’s Experience

Why is it important to reflect in our lives? Reflecting helps us to develop our skills and review their effectiveness, rather than just carry-on doing things as we have always done them. It is about questioning, in a positive way, what we do and why we do it, and then deciding whether there is a better, […]

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$872,000 raised at the 2023 Stars in the Garden

Youth Opportunities’ annual Stars in the Garden event was another outstanding success this year, and we are absolutely delighted to announce a fundraising total of $872,000! This remarkable accomplishment is a true testament to the incredible synergy and support of our cherished village of sponsors, guests, and supporters. We owe immense gratitude to everyone who […]

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Winner Announcement: Stars in the Garden Lottery 2023

Over the weekend, we held the annual Stars in the Garden luncheon in the garden of Melanie and Robert Champion de Crespigny. Keep an eye on our channels for more about this phenomenal afternoon in the coming days! As part of the fundraising on the day and in the lead up, with thanks to our […]

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Youth Opportunities trainer, Emma, reflects on our Activate Program tree climb challenge.

In week 8 we had the pleasure of taking the students in the Activate Program to TreeClimb Adelaide for their first excursion. This excursion ties into one of our 4 Big Decisions of Deciding to Grow. Growth involves taking risks, overcoming obstacles and stepping outside your comfort zone. Tree climbing offers students the opportunity to step outside […]

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