We know that our unique Kids on Country (KoC) program has a huge positive impact on the lives of the young Aboriginal people who participate in it. But it’s exciting for us to hear that the impacts are being noticed further afield.

Recently Nature Foundation received a letter of commendation from Steve, a coach driver who has participated in several KoC camps.

As some of the participating schools are located in Adelaide, and the camps take place at Witchelina and Hiltaba, a driver and coach are engaged for the duration of the camp. The time the driver spends with the group is significant with travel time to the reserves taking at least seven hours.

Steve looks forward to each opportunity to be part of the KoC program and doing his part in being a positive influence on the young attendees.

He’s also learned a few things by attending the camps – he finds the cultural aspects very interesting and believes that they are a very important part of the program.

“I have seen first-hand and repeatedly, the positive effect these camps have had on the kids attending. Often kids have been quiet and reserved to start with and before long they start opening up, making new friends, and come together as a group relaxing and enjoying themselves,” says Steve.
 
It’s no wonder the program builds employability skills for young Aboriginal people by improving wellbeing, teaching life skills, building confidence 'on country' and sparking interest in conservation and land management.
 
The success of these camps in due to the hard work and commitment of Katie Perry, Youth Programs Coordinator, Warren Milera and the rest of the team.

You can help us continue to provide life-changing opportunities for young Aboriginal people by making a donation.