btg - raleigh asia conference 2013 – crossing point team presentation

About Bridging The Gap

Employment and Community Services NFP6 offices in Perth5 star JSA providerHighly regarded Youth Connections serviceInnovative Aspire Families ProjectCrossing Point delivered since 2007

Creating a network of young people who are confident about their future and are

connected to their community

Our Vision

The GPS Program

GPS Expedition

GPS Expedition

Coaching

Coaching

Alumni – Connect to Community

Alumni – Connect to Community

Raleigh International

Raleigh International

Career Development

Career Development

Holistic approach Skills, knowledge &

support Duke of Edinburgh

Award 85% success

Key Areas of Focus

Aspiration buildingDeveloping relationshipsLife & Employability skillsAwareness of optionsHealthy lifestylesCultural awareness

Alumni Community

GPS Expedition

Coaching

Alumni – Connect to Community

Global Expedition

Career Development

Role models Volunteering projects Continued development Continued access to

expertise

Alumni Mission

To support Crossing Point, to put something back into community and to change negative

perceptions of young people

Local Impact

2013• Transition to new structure with BTG• New Website / materials / Design• 3 people to Borneo• We have done 5 expeditions in 2013– Murdoch University– Dismantle Bike Restoration – Standard Crossing Point

• Leeuwin / Duke of Edinburgh / Outward Bound• Foundation For Young Australians

Alumni Work

• Support programme delivery• Role modelling• Relay for Life fundraiser for local charities• Borneo 10th Anno• Working on a new strategy • Adopting a section of the Munda Biddi Trail

Rockingham Low Cost Food Centre