Blue EDGE

March 2nd, 2022 support@technowand.com.au

BLUE EDGE

What is Blue Edge?

Blue EDGE (Educate, Develop, Grow, Empower) is a program of physical training designed to extend a young person’s mind and physical capability. The program includes life skills lessons delivered through career education, motivational speakers and mentoring with a view to having youth actualise their potential. Running for eight weeks with two sessions per week, it finishes with a 17th session called The Final EDGE,  a graduation day of physical challenges and celebration of the successful completion of the program. Outcomes include the development of personal relationships and building of rapport between Police, QBLAI Volunteers, participants and their families. The intention of the program is to grow and develop the skills and attitudes young people need to take part in society, now and in the future. We believe that interacting with young people will encourage participants to be receptive to good guidance and have respect and trust in the police as they mature. We believe that the interaction between young people, the Police and Blue Light is making a positive and sustainable difference in people’s lives.

  • Australian and International studies show that engagement in youth programs such as EDGE encourages a reduced involvement in risky behaviours and activities, and a stronger development of knowledge, skills and competence in a range of life skill areas.
  • Our EDGE program has been developed to enable delivery in broadly diverse locations. Successful programs have been run everywhere from major cities to remote islands in the Torres Strait. Young people living in small, isolated communities in remote areas of Qld often have no access to quality programs outside of school. Areas of socioeconomic disadvantage benefit from EDGE programs being run locally.
  • A major strength of EDGE is it’s adaptability. Positive outcomes for participants are delivered while adapting to the available resources in each community, and tailoring life skills lessons to meet the specific needs of local youth.
  • EDGE utilises the support of local communities, both in-kind and financial to ensure the best possible outcome for participants. This community involvement strengthens the ties between young people and their communities.
  • A supportive, community based environment for developing life skills and self confidence will be enhanced by mentoring from Police and Civilian Volunteers.
Move

The EDGE program uses physical training as a tool to help young people develop discipline, learn goal setting skills and grow through the achievement of personal skills.  Improved physical health promotes improved mental health.  Participants will learn the importance of team work and to motivate one another as well as themselves to achieve their goals.

Wash

Participants will shower and change into a clean school uniform after each exercise session.  Personal hygiene is an important part of physical well being.

Eat

A simple, healthy and hearty breakfast will be provided before participants go to school.  Meals are prepared during the work out sessions, however everyone helps to clean up.

Learn

Motivational guest speakers will be invited to address participants during breakfast and simple life skills are also taught.  Participants go to school alert, fed, motivated and ready for learning.

Australian and International studies show that engagement in youth programs such as EDGE encourages a reduced involvement in risky behaviours and activities, and a stronger development of knowledge, skills, and competence in a range of life skill areas.

Our EDGE program has been developed to enable delivery in broadly diverse locations. Successful programs have been run everywhere from major cities to remote islands in the Torres Strait. Young people living in small, isolated communities in remote areas of Qld often have no access to quality programs outside of school. Areas of socioeconomic disadvantage benefit from EDGE programs being run locally.

A major strength of EDGE is it’s adaptability. Positive outcomes for participants are delivered while adapting to the available resources in each community, and tailoring life skills lessons to meet the specific needs of local youth.

EDGE utilises the support of local communities, both in-kind and financial to ensure the best possible outcome for participants. This community involvement strengthens the ties between young people and their communities.

A supportive, community based environment for developing life skills and self confidence will be enhanced by mentoring from Police and Civilian Volunteers.

Move

The EDGE program uses physical training as a tool to help young people develop discipline, learn goal setting skills and grow through the achievement of personal skills.  Improved physical health promotes improved mental health.  Participants will learn the importance of team work and to motivate one another as well as themselves to achieve their goals.

Wash

Participants will shower and change into a clean school uniform after each exercise session.  Personal hygiene is an important part of physical well being.

Eat

A simple, healthy and hearty breakfast will be provided before participants go to school.  Meals are prepared during the work out sessions, however everyone helps to clean up.

Learn

Motivational guest speakers will be invited to address participants during breakfast and simple life skills are also taught.  Participants go to school alert, fed, motivated and ready for learning.

Contact Our blue edge team

For more information about BLUE EDGE and how we can assist your local community or school to run a program, please speak to us!