2012/15 Eagle EDGE Solutions is launching

THE OUTBACK AVIATION PROGRAM

SOUTH WEST QUEENSLAND

 

Eagle Edge Solution is seeking to develop an Outback Aviation Program for South-West Queensland for 2012- 2015.  The need for such an aviation program has been expressed by individuals, property owners and professionals working within the industry.  At present there are very limited aviation training facilities West of Toowoomba.  The greatest need, however, is for Indigenous and disadvantaged rural youth and adults to gain skills and experience that will result in them gaining employment.

 

Eagle EDGE Solutions (EES) is therefore seeking support from government, non-government and philanthropic organisations who will partner with EES and enable this innovative aviation program become a reality.

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Cunnamulla came alive, where they were in amazement of our beautiful junior Debutante's. The Mini Debutantes were aged from 5 years to 12 years. Each couple had been practicing their dancing for the past three months with their dance teachers Val Bulcholz and Mary Anne Johnstone.

The Mini Debutante Ball was largely funded through Eagle EDGE and Paroo Shire Youth Programs. A committee has been working hard this year with fundraising and networking with families to make this a special evening for some of our youngest residents of Cunnamulla.

The aims of the program

• To build self-confidence within the youth
• For the older girls, a girls group was established on a Monday afternoon, to deal with self esteem, sexual health, drug awareness, hygiene and healthy eating program.
• For the boys, skills in dance and bringing back old time values "of how to treat a young lady."
• For the young children participating for them to feel special.

We would especially like to thank the community for they support, especially all the best cooks in Cunnamulla who provided the evening meals, for Caroline Turnbull from the Cunnamulla State School and Highschool students who ran the kitchen and served the meals on the evening . The hall was full to capacity for the evening, everyone enjoyed seeing the young Debutantes presented to Mayor Jo Sheppard and special guest Santa Claus.

Our Youngest Debutante's

Picture below.   Bottom picture our Senior "Young" Debutante's.

 

1. Photo Gallery of  The Christmas in July Mini Debutante Ball 2011

ACTIVE INCLUSION PROGRAM

Scuba Diving in the Bush!

2011

Ask anyone in the “Bush” what they plan to do on the weekend, and the last thing they will say is “Scuba Diving!!”    Until now.

 

Locals across South West Queensland  will have the opportunity to do their “Discover Scuba Diving” Certificate this year.  No experience or equipment required – just basic swimming skills - and you could be on your way to a life long love of scuba diving.

 

This two and a half hour adventure includes a tutorial and lots of in-the-pool action as you learn the basics of breathing underwater.

 

Eagle EDGE Solutions have experienced dive instructors and trainers and are offering this opportunity to everyone 12 years or older, at a heavily reduced price.  “We’ve been really lucky to secure funding from the Dept of Communities’ Sport and Recreation Active Inclusion program, which is picking up most of the cost for what is usually a much more expensive training experience” said Wayne Dillon, Eagle EDGE manager and experienced diver.

 

“We’ve been teaching Scuba Diving in other South West towns for some time, but have always wanted to be able to offer this unique opportunity to the people of Charleville, Roma, St. George and other communities in the South West, and this funding has made that possible.”

 

The benefits of scuba diving go well beyond just the obvious, with past and continuing students showing better engagement at school, overcoming behavioral issues and working their way through their dive certificates to equip them to become professional divers working in a range of industries, including tourism on the Barrier Reef.

 

“We have the skills to work with you all the way through to your  PADI Dive Master certification, but it all starts with that first dip in the pool.”

 

“And its not just for the kids, we hope to see some mums and dads having a go too, or why not get your sporting group together and fill a class of 10?”

 

Bookings are expected to fill fast. So whether  you are 12  or 50 years “young” give it a go and Call Wayne on  0438 551 198.

Across the weekend of March 4th - 6th, there were 22 participants that braved the wet weather to Discover Scuba!

The two and a half hour course included training by PADI professional Dive Instructor, Wayne Dillon,and Dive Master Jane Dillon.

All participants did exceptional well and covered much more that their Basic Discover SCUBA Cert. There is a lot of exceptional talent busting to go on to the next level. The PADI Open Water SCUBA Qualifications is the passport to the underwater world and these people are deficiently up for it.

Big thanks to Susan from Youth invest Charleville for all her hard work in getting the word out and throwing her self into it boots and all. You're a 10! Also the crew at the pool were were a big help in making the weekend a success. Thanks heaps.

Surf Life Saving Camp

Anything you can do, we can do better.

Local youth and adults from Cunnamulla and Charleville  aged from 12 years to 50+ joined a six day experience, where they gained their Surf Life Saving Certificate, to reach this, the participates had to perform beach to sea and sea to beach Signals, First Aid, CPR and Beach rescues. The aim of the course was to provide participants with the knowledge of basic patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participates in life saving operations.

We had eight gain their Surf Life Saving Certificate and five gain their Surf Life Saving/Bronze Medallion.

You may be asking, “Why do a Surf Life Saving Certificate when you live in the Outback?”.  Eagle EDGE Solutions, have been teaching a range of sporting activities in Paroo Shire for years, including Water Sport’s programs.  With the assistance of funding from the Active Inclusion Program through Sport and Recreation Queensland, OATSIH and DEEWR they are now able to offer, Surf Life Saving Camp, Discover Scuba Diving and Canoeing classes to towns across South West Queensland.

A big thank you goes to Rob Duff President of the Birubi Life Saving Club, who taught us all the skills we needed.  Thank you Rob. 

 

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Charleville Pool

Across the weekend of March 4th - 6th, there are limited places for youth and adults (12 years +) to learn Discover Scuba!

The two and a half hour course includes training by professional Dive Master, Wayne Dillon, Dive Certificate and ALL scuba equipment (except wetsuit).

With limited places available it is vital to book in early.

Cost? Just $47.50 per person.

Eagle EDGE Solutions is pleased to announce that they will be providing Senior First Aid for WORK PLACE and HOME Certificate courses from June 2009.

Your local trainers will be Wayne and Jane Dillon and they will be pleased to answer all your questions. Give us a call to discuss your needs.

Easter was a very busy time for the young people from Eagle EDGE Solutions and the awesome crew that come together to make the event such a success.

Big thanks to Cindy from Cunnamulla and the other volunteers from the Port Stephens area that put in an AWESOME EFFORT with SAND BOARDING; SURFING; MOUNTAIN CLIMBING!....
We are so excited to see how well the young people from Cunnamulla catch on to new skills.
REBECCA BREEDS "RUBY FROM HOME AND AWAY" YOUR AMAZING for arranging for us to bump into some of the stars of "HOME AND AWAY"

All to young people are completing either a BRIDGE AWARD or a BRONZE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD.

 

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Eagle EDGE Solutions is pleased to announce that from June 2009 they will be offering Open Water SCUBA Certificate Courses.
From 10 years of age there is a course for you! (Conditions apply)
27th June 2009 we will be taking a group to the Whitsunday's and the Outer Barrier Reef.
A number of students from last year will be completing their Advanced Open Water course
and 10 new students will be completing there first level as Open Water Divers.
We will be in a position to hire gear dive gear to certified divers and to refill dive tanks.

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EES is a non for profit organization that is registered with the tax department as a PBI.  (public benevolent institution)

All donations of $2.00 or more are tax's deductible

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How can I, or my organisation, help further the work of Eagle EDGE Solutions?

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EES is providing life changing opportunites through sports and recreational activities. Over the past four months, kids from Cully (KFC) as they like to be called. have camped at Buccarumbi on two occassions. This is what we consider to be taking a trip on the wild side. Buccarumbi is situated about 45 minutes West of Grafton NSW.

Our Youth Mentoring programs are designed to stretch and challange the Young People to strive for excellence. To be the best they can be. To develope a determination that will never quit.

 

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  Substance Use Program

Youth counselling &  mentoring programs. 

The Youth Mentoring Program has been funded through OATSIH to establish a counselling program and implementing  diversary programs.   

Youth that are "at risk" of suffering depression, self harm, substance misuse, violence and/or family neglect.

 

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The Eagle EDGE Academy of Sport is up and running.

 

The academy provides a safe, interesting learning enviroment for students to gain skills in building recreational equipment as well as using it for enjoyment. Sporting and recreational activites are provided during school hours in partnership with the Cunnamulla State School, and also after school.

 

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