Thank you for registering your Expression of Interest for 'Wellah Walk to Kokoda'!
We are really excited to see you here!
With support from Our Spirit Adventures, Spark Health is excited to bring 'Wellah Walk to Kokoda', a health and wellbeing program that will build and inspire positive Aboriginal youth role models in the Western suburbs of Melbourne.
In 2019 we will be selecting Aboriginal males aged between 15-18 to become part of our 'Wellah Walks' program and complete the Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea in November (2nd-12th) this year.
Participants will also have the opportunity to:
- increase resilience and improve their health and wellbeing
- grow leadership attributes
- improve cultural knowledge and strengthen identity
- learn about the roles Aboriginal soldiers have played on the Kokoda trail
As part of the program, participants will be expected to attend a number of workshops and hikes in preparation for the trail in November. Below are the key dates.
Wellah Walk Workshops Key Dates:
Location - Bridge Road Community Centre, 260-266 Bridge Rd Melton South VIC 3338
Participant Info Session: Tuesday 28th May, 4.30 – 5:30pm
Participant meet & greet: Tuesday 4th June, 4.30 – 5:30pm
Workshop 1: Tuesday 11th June, 4.30 – 5:30pm
Workshop 2: Tuesday 30th July, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Workshop 3: Tuesday 20th August, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Workshop 4: Tuesday 3rd September, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Workshop 5: Tuesday 17th September, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Workshop 6: Tuesday 1st October, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Training Hikes: Happening in various locations in Victoria
Dates coming soon!
Travel to Papua New Guinea for Kokoda Trail:
November 2nd - 12th 2019
In this registration you will find questions asking about why you want to be part of our program, who is a leader to you and what you would hope to achieve as part of 'Wellah Walk to Kokoda'. Please don't hold back in your answers! We would love to hear what inspires you and what makes you passionate!
As part of your Expression of Interest, we invite you to our Information Night and to join our 'Wellah Together' program on Tuesday the 28th of May at 4:30pm at Bridge Road Community Centre, 260-266 Bridge Rd Melton South VIC 3338
We really encourage you to attend our information session so we get to know you and give you a chance to spark your inspiration with us!
Expression of Interests close Friday 24th May at 4:00pm
If you have any questions or queries about your Expression of Interest or the 'Wellah Walk to Kokoda' program, please don't hesitate to contact the Spark Health Team or 0400 151 699 (Lena) or 0437 584 123 (Sarah).
Thank you!
