Operation Flinders Foundation Operation Flinders Foundation

Australia > SA > Metro and Regional

Field of Interest

  • Education/training and employment
  • Health/wellbeing and medical research

Target Population

  • Young people (6-25)
  • People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability

Organisation Summary

Operation Flinders aims to transform the lives of young people through engaging in challenging outdoor adventure therapy experiences. The program aims to help young people develop their self-esteem, confidence, resilience, motivation, teamwork and leadership, so they may grow as valued members of their community.

Our social impact focuses on empowering young people facing challenges by providing access to opportunities that transform their lives. We inspire new perceptions of their capabilities while developing practical skills and community connections to enhance their emotional and social well-being. This year, Mitcham Council residents who are students from Blackwood High School and Mitcham Girls High School are participating.

The core program, held at Yankannina in the northern Flinders Ranges, includes a 100km trek, abseiling, high ropes, team building, bush survival, cooking, navigation, and Indigenous culture. This remote experience fosters resilience, connection, and purpose, free from mobile devices and unhealthy products.

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Level 6, 126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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