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Youth Service
Our Youth Service program aims to enhance opportunities for both
high-achieving and marginalised young people. Our major activities
are listed:
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
NYSF assists Grade 12 students wishing to follow careers in science,
engineering and technology by providing an insight into the
world of science and establishing valuable contacts in the science
industry and universities. The forum provides participants with
personal development. Duration is 14 days in January of each year.
Applications are accepted from Year 11 students through their
school by mid May (to attend the forum in the following January).
Information is available from the NYSF web site: www.nysf.edu.au.
Rotary Education Assistance Program (REAP)
REAP is a local club initiative to provide financial assistance and
mentoring support to students with demonstrated academic
potential. The Club supports a student in Year 11 and one in Year
12 subject to satisfactory results. Assistance is provided by way
of reimbursement for textbooks, uniforms, etc (up to $600 per
year) and mentoring (the club appoints a counselor to support the
student). Schools nominate a prospective Grade 10 student towards
the end of Year 10 and Club representatives interview the student,
parents and a school representative. The Award is announced and
presented at the end-of-year school function or at a club meeting.
Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA)
RYDA is a half-day road safety program for Year 11 students, many
of whom already have a learner's driving licence. It consists of a
series of practical and powerful workshops that aim to change the
way young people think about road safety. As part of an interactive
one-day experience, students experience braking at different
speeds, devise travel strategies that will work for them in the real
world and get tips from road safety experts on how to protect
themselves, their friends and family. Perhaps the most impactful
moments come from the personal stories of loss and survival. In
one session, students watch a powerful and emotional video on the
life and tragic death of an 18-year-old provisional driver and her
best friend. In another, they sit with a crash survivor and hear first-
hand how one poor choice can change a life forever.
hand how one poor choice can change a life forever.
Rotary Adventure in Citizenship (RAIC)
This week-long Adventure for Year 11 students takes place in
Canberra in May each year during budget week. It includes visits
to Parliament House, the High Court of Australia, the Museum of
Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, the National Capital
Exhibition, the Australian War Memorial, the Royal Military College,
Duntroon, the Australian Institute of Sport, Government House,
Yarralumla, the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Embassy
of the United States of America. Meetings are also arranged with
the Governor-General and members of Parliament including each
student's own member. For further information visit the web site
www.raic.org.au.
Car Maintenance Program
The course provides young people with a basic knowledge and
understanding of the mechanical components of a motor vehicle as
well as some skills in elementary vehicle maintenance. Duration is
one night a week for 12 weeks commencing in the second half of
the year. The course targets persons aged 16 to 18 years but some
older persons also attend.
ConocoPhillips Science Experience
The ConocoPhillips Science Experience is a fun three-days of
science activities for students in Year 9 who will be entering Year
10 the following year. Applications are made through the student's
school in May each year. For further information, visit web site
www.scienceexperience.com.au.
Rotary Youth Citizenship Awards (RYCA)
Citizenship awards are presented to Year 7 students at 11 local
primary schools at the end of the school year. The awards are in
the form of a framed Rotary certificate and a $50 book voucher. An
inscription is placed in the book when it has been chosen.
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