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‘Navy immersion’ has been added to the program of events of a Western Australia Police Force and City of Rockingham initiative that seeks to engage young people identified as being at risk of disengaging from school or the community.
The initiative, called Line of Sight, includes students from Rockingham Senior High School, Kolbe Catholic College and SMYL Community College.
Senior Sergeant Chris Campbell, youth policing manager at Western Australia Police, said the aim of the Line of Sight program was to build a path for a positive and exciting future for young people.
“The program seeks to help young people, specifically those enrolled in years 9 and 10 of three local high schools, to re-engage with the education system,” he said.
During their visit to Fleet Base West, participants were given a comprehensive tour of the various naval facilities located on Garden Island, Rockingham.
This included the Submarine Escape and Rescue Centre, various workshops and the School of Survivability and Ships Safety.
Senior Sergeant Campbell said the Line of Sight program was divided into 10 sessions, which provided participants with a range of skills that would assist them in everyday life situations.
“This includes topics such as personal choices, empowering healthy relationships and teamwork and leadership,” he said.
Senior Sergeant Campbell said Line of Sight organisers hoped the program will be expanded outside the Rockingham area over the next few years.
Stephen Kuper
Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
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