Tumbelin is a Ngarridjeri word which means Awaken and Live. The Tumbelin Program aims to awaken the notion of Respect – for self, other people, property and the environment – in the hearts and minds of at-risk young people, so they might experience what it is to live with purpose, confidence and, ultimately, happiness.
Tumbelin is currently delivered in Port Lincoln (Eyre Peninsula) and Mount Gambier (Limestone Coast) and utilises outdoor locations such as the Flinders Ranges, Grampians, Glenelg River and Coffin Bay. Tumbelin brings together elements of case work and outdoor adventure therapy into an integrated experiential learning program. The engaging seven-week adventure component includes four exciting day activities, an overnight camp and a challenging four-day expedition which culminates in a celebration of all the participants have achieved
The outdoor program is followed up with on-going case work delivered by BC(SA) staff and/or existing case workers from referring agencies. Opportunities exist for participants to undertake the program more than once, and plans are being developed to expand and enhance current activities so the program can be accredited under the SACE framework (or similar)
Wild Unlimited:
Adventurous day activities aimed at engaging mixed groups of young people aged 13-24, conducted at sites located close to Adelaide. Come and try mountain biking in Kuitpo Forest, paddling with the dolphins at Port Adelaide, rock-climbing in Onkaparinga Gorge and much more…
Try a day activity - if you enjoy it you might like to consider booking in for a multi-day Adventure Break…
Adventure Breaks:
3-day/2-night, single-gender adventure camps to wilderness areas in SA and beyond for (1) young people aged 13-24. Have a go at bushwalking, orienteering, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, caving, rock-climbing, abseiling, snorkelling and fishing…
Expeditions:
From time to time (as funding permits) we run longer expeditions (4-days/3-nights through to 9-days/8-nights) for young people such as:
Adventure Project A drug reduction program for young people who are contemplating and/or ready to face their drug and alcohol use. The main interventions are peer-based drug and alcohol education, therapeutic group work and peer support conducted over a 6-day/5-night wilderness adventure expedition.
Challenges for Life
A holistic program conducted over 9-days/8-nights to the Nullarbor Plain for young people who desire to work toward positive changes in their lives. The main interventions are peer-based drug and alcohol education, peer support and life skills development.
Youth Support:
We recognise that one-off adventure experiences can be effective in engaging young people but, without follow-up, sustained growth and/or change are unlikely to result. Adventure Services workers refer young people on to other serices for youth support, mentoring and referrals to counselling services for young people who request support.
