How you can benefit
What does the Congress teach us?
Participants should come away from the Congress with these messages.
- Youth are able to make a difference if given the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of sustainable catchment and Great Barrier Reef coastline use and management.
- Other groups are willing to help each other if they perceive a commitment as well as achievable outcomes.
- Action is about involvement and using skills, knowledge, technology and teamwork.
- A mixture of people from all walks of life are able to assist to make a real difference to an environment.
- Relevant and informative data is required about the state and conditions of various sections of the environment so that appropriate decisions may be made.
How does the Congress benefit participants?
Students:
Students receive:
- greater knowledge, skills and understanding on issues related to environmental management.
- ownership for action taken and success achieved
- greater leadership and problem solving skills
- a chance to work with other people in their community to achieve common goals
- recognition for their commitment to actively doing something positive for the community and environment.
Teachers:
Activities generated through the Future Leaders Congress can be linked to all Key Learning Areas and make excellent teaching units. They may also be integrated into different subject areas and are an integral part of all aspects of student's learning.
Schools:
Through the Congress, schools:
- are recognised for their involvement in a community project that benefits the local environment
- develop closer links and support structures between schools in their region
- develop partnerships with other agencies
- have strategies and structures for future activities at their finger tips.
