Younger Heroes Programs 2024

Up and coming Programs 2024

The Younger Heroes (YH) is seeking nominations for participation in the programs, each catering to 10 families (parents and children) aged between 9 and 15, with flexibility for younger or older participants on a case-by-case basis. The Younger Heroes team consists of facilitators, support staff and health professionals with extensive experience in supporting individuals and families, through delivering high-quality, experiential and interactive/fun programs.

These fun and upbeat programs’ primary focus is enhancing individual and collective resilience and facilitating stress recovery following high-stress, high-impact occupations. The objective is to address the effects of these occupations and the stress they bring, which can significantly impact the children. The goal is to prevent generational trauma and assist families in working together to overcome challenges.

The YH program offers participants the opportunity to engage in outdoor/nature-based programs, with a deliberate focus on minimising technology interruptions and unnecessary distractions. The program covers all accommodation and meal expenses, requiring participants only to arrange their transportation to and from the meeting point.

Program Dates

ADF Members Current and Ex Serving NSW Program

April 12th to April 14th 2024. Mount Warning Uki NSW

Western Australia Program

May 31st to June 2nd, 2024. Busselton WA

NSW program

Date TBC

Mount Warning Uki NSW

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and donors for their invaluable support in delivering these programs. At Younger Heroes, we are committed to nurturing the future generation by providing enjoyable and educational programs that allow children to spend quality one-on-one time with their parent who have served our country. Our emphasis on disconnecting to reconnect underscores the program’s dedication to strengthening family bonds and creating lasting memories.

PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND WAIVER FORM

Program Date Selection(Required)

ADF Members Current and Ex Serving NSW Program (April 12th from to April 14th 2024. Mount Warning Uki NSW)

Western Australia Program (May 31st to June 2nd, 2024. Venue to be confirmed)

NSW program (Date TBC. Mount Warning Uki NSW)

Please choose the program you wish to be attending.

Child 1 Name(Required)

Child 1 Date of Birth(Required)

Child 1 Age(Required)

Child 1 Address(Required)

Child 1 City, State, Postcode(Required)

Child 2 Name

Child 2 Date of Birth

Child 2 Age

Child 2 Address

Child 2 City, State, Postcode

Child 3 Name

Child 3 Date of Birth

Child 3 Age

Child 3 Address

Child 3 City, State, Postcode

Child 4 Name

Child 4 Date of Birth

Child 4 Age

Child 4 Address

Child 4 City, State, Postcode

Guardian’s Name(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Guardian’s Name

Phone

In the event of an emergency the parent/guardian will be contacted first. Please provide a second contact in case they cannot be reached.

Emergency Contact(Required)

Relationship(Required)

Phone(Required)

Emergency Contact(Required)

Relationship(Required)

Phone(Required)

Please list any medical/physical limitations (allergies, phobia etc.) or other concerns pertaining to your child:

Please add any additional notes you would like to include

With my signature, I agree and understand that it is my responsibility to offer more than 4 weeks notice for cancellation.

Accident Release, First Aid, Media and Financial Responsibility Wavier

Please read and sign below.

Registration forms cannot be accepted without a signature!
I authorise and grant permission for a representative of The Younger Heroes to treat minor injuries including scrapes, small cuts, splinters, and insect bites, ideally in the presence of a parent or guardian. I authorise and grant permission for a representative of The Younger Heroes to obtain emergency medical care from any licensed physician or hospital and/or medical clinic should my child become ill or injured. I therefore freely and voluntarily execute this release with such knowledge, assume the risk of personal injury and/or property loss arising from or in any way connected with the Younger Heroes Program. I hereby release and discharge any and all agents from any liability, claim, cause of action, demand or damages from injury or damages of any kind to myself or my child or my property as a result of participation in the programs of The Younger Heroes. I grant permission and understand that photos and other images taken during this event could be used in print advertisements and other forms of media. I understand that should my child become a disruptive force during the educational program, the instructor may choose to release him/her from the program.

Please Confirm:(Required)

I confirm that I have read and understood the waiver, including an acknowledgement of all Accident Release and First Aid information, and the understanding that Photography captured during the program may be used for marketing purposes

Parent/Guardian Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

Common Questions

What do I bring? For Outdoor Activities:

Small day pack – Recommend at least one each for Parent and Child*
Shoes for hiking / walking in bush. Ideally these are ankle high boots and lightweight*
Water Bottle*
Comfortable long pants to hike in*
Long sleeve shirt to hike in*
Lightweight fleece*
Waterproof/resistant jacket
Basic medical items (suncream, bandaids, sting cream, Aeroguard)

What do I bring? For the Campsite:

Spare change of clothes for time around camp
Jumper or warm jacket (ideally one that is weather/waterproof or resistant)
Second pair of shoes for the campsite – flip flops/sandals are suitable
Torch (head lamp or hand held)*
Warm sleeping bag
Pillow
Dry warm clothes to sleep in

What do I bring? Personal:

Toiletries/sunscreen/insect repellent
Personal medications as needed
Towel
Swimwear
A musical instrument if you are happy to perform

Do I need to bring camping equipment?

TYH supply everything, from tents to mattresses and all cooking equipment. Just pack a sleeping bag and pillow for comfort. (Don’t forget a torch to look for glow worms)

What level of fitness do I need?

A moderate range of physical fitness will be fine.

What about food, do I bring my own food?

No, we strongly suggest that no foods, especially sugar (lollies) are brought on the program.

TYH will be supply all adequate meals plus morning tea and afternoon tea.

Younger Heroes Programs 2024

Up and coming Programs 2024

ADF Members Current and Ex Serving NSW Program

Western Australia Program

NSW program

PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND WAIVER FORM

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